The d:facto 4018V SE2-ew stands out from the crowd as a tailor-made vocal microphone for live performances. Its sophisticated supercardioid capsule captures every facet of the human voice - transparently, authentically and with thrilling precision. The 4018V shows its strengths particularly in situations where clarity and assertiveness are required, such as in recording studios, where productions are often played back via TV speakers with limited sound quality.
The microphone cleverly combines the advantages of cardioid and supercardioid characteristics to offer an isolation-optimized recording direction. With its three-stage pop protection, minimal handling noise and outstanding sound reproduction, it sets new standards in terms of detail fidelity, balanced phase linearity and frequency response - features that are highly trusted in DPA microphones.
Designed for live performances, the d:facto™ vocal microphones prove to be the perfect choice for any stage size - from intimate clubs to expansive concert halls.
The series is characterized by its ability to effectively suppress side and rear sound, with an impressive attenuation of at least 9 dB for sound coming from the side. It overcomes the challenges of traditional supercardioid microphones, such as unwanted feedback from sudden high-frequency peaks, with flying colors.
Another outstanding feature of the d:facto™ series is its wide pick-up angle. It corresponds to that of a cardioid polar pattern in the range of ±60 degrees to the center axis, creating the same sound field as a cardioid, but with an exceptionally even and strong attenuation of noise from the sides and back.