DPA 4011C Cardioid Microphone

The DPA 4011C Cardioid Microphone is a coveted favorite among industry professionals, and a viable solution for capturing vocals, close miking instruments, amplifier cabinets and other sources in live sound reinforcement and crucial recording applications alike. The 4011C features a cardioid condenser element noted for minimizing off-axis noise in spot-miking applications. The 4011C's output stage provides faithful recreations of the original source material.

Key Features

• Compact Design
• Total Transparency
• Cardioid Condenser
• Detailed High-Frequency Character
• For Live Sound & Recording
• Transparent Output Stage
• 20dB Pad Switch

Technical Specs

Transducer

Pressure, Pre-Polarized Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 40Hz to 20kHz

Sensitivity

Nominal ± 2 dB at 1kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa

EIN

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB)

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Typ. 76 dB(A)

THD

< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak

Minimum Load Impedance

2k ohm

Dynamic Range

Typ. 121dB

Max Input Sound Level (SPL)

152dB

Attenuation / Gain

Switchable attenuator: 0 dB / -20 dB

Output Impedance

< 200 ohm

Cable Drive Capability

Up to 328' (100m) with DAD6001 XLR adapter

Output Connector: 3-pin XLR

Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common Mode Rejection

> 50 dB

Color

Matte Black

Power Supply

Power Supply: 48V Phantom Power (+/- 4V)

Current consumption: 2.8mA

Output Voltage: > 4V

Polarity

+V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature Range

-40 ° to 113 °F (-40 ° to 45 °C)

Dimensions (Diam. x L)

0.75 x 2.5" (16 x 64mm)

Weight

2 oz (58g)