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DPA 4011A

Small-diaphragm condenser, cardioid (19 mm pencil); the upgraded classic 4011

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
139 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Captioned "On-and off-axis responses of DPA 4011A measured at 30 cm"; room not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Polar plot without a title or stated conditions; rings every 10 dB (the "10 dB" arrow), 0° at the top. Approximate reading error up to about 1.5 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 1k Hz, 2k Hz, 4k Hz, 20k Hz.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsulepre-polarized condenser, pressure gradient, 19 mmp. 2
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, nominal ±2 dB. "10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa".
Self-noise18 dB(A), typical; max. 20 dB(A)
Self-noise (CCIR 468)25 dB, ITU-R BS.468-4, typical, either pad setting
Max SPL139 dB SPL, peak, THD < 1%; also 159 dB SPL, peak, before clipping
Signal-to-noise ratio76 dB, A-weighted, re 94 dB SPL, typical
Dynamic range121 dB, typical
Output impedance200 ohm, less than
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, minimum
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. 40 Hz to 20 kHz within ±2 dB.
Poweringphantom 48 V ± 4 V
Current draw2.8 mA
Pad−20 dB. Switchable 0 / -20 dB, a switch in the centre of the XLR connector (p. 1).
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight158 g
Dimensions19 × 170 mm. Diameter × length; capsule diameter 19 mm.
Finishmatte black
OutputImpedance balanced with Active Drive; drives 100 m of cable; > 5 V RMS output; CMRR > 60 dB
Temperature and humidity-40 to 45 °C; up to 90% RH
Stereo pairST4011A, matched within ±1 dB and < 10° phasep. 1

Documents

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