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DPA 4041-SP

Omni large-diaphragm pencil condenser (24 mm pressure capsule with stainless-steel diaphragm, phantom-powered preamp)

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

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Omni
Sensitivity
−23 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
8 dB(A)
Max SPL
123 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the response image. The page captions the graph "Typical on and off-axis response of a 4041-SP"; the curve is labelled "On-axis". Distance and room not stated. Drawn solid to 20 kHz, dotted above.

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the polar image. 4041-SP polar pattern from the product page (no caption of its own); 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the product page
Capsulepressure (omni), 24 mm, stainless-steel diaphragm. Capsule diameter 24 mm (1 in); "Principle of operation: Pressure".
Sensitivity−23 dBV/Pa (70 mV/Pa), nominal, ±2 dB at 250 Hz. "70 mV/Pa; -23 dB re. 1 V/Pa".
Self-noise8 dB(A), max.. "Max. 8 dB(A) re. 20 µPa"; no typical figure.
Self-noise (CCIR 468)20 dB, ITU-R BS.468-4, max.
Max SPL123 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS; also 126 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 134 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak
Dynamic range118 dB, typ.
Output impedance200 ohm, rated, stated as "< 200 Ω"
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Effective range ±2 dB: "20 Hz - 20 kHz with 4 - 6 dB soft boost at 8 kHz".
PoweringP48 (phantom power). From the product name ("4041 Omnidirectional Large Diaphragm Microphone, P48") and Recording Hacks ("MMP4000-SP - phantom-powered head amp"). The table itself says "Power supply (for full performance): Via external Power supply".
Current draw2.2 mA. "2.20 mA".
ConnectorXLR-3M. "3-pin XLR-M".
Weight190 g
Dimensions24 × 170 mm. Capsule diameter 24 mm × microphone length 170 mm; the body diameter is not given.
Cable drive capability100 m (328 ft)
Temperature range-40 °C to 45 °C
Relative humidityUp to 90%
From the product page (Recording Hacks copy)
PartsMMC4041 capsule head (24 mm, stainless-steel diaphragm) on the MMP4000-SP phantom-powered head amplifier. The same capsule fits the MMP4000-S (130 V supply) and MMP4000-T (valve) head amps.

Documents

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Product page on dpamicrophones.com

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