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DPA d:facto 4018V

Handheld supercardioid condenser vocal mic (pre-polarised 19 mm capsule, 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz) on DPA's wired XLR handle

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

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−46 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
19 dB(A)
Max SPL
136 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the response image. Captioned (on the product page) "Typical on and off-axis response of a d:facto™ 4018V microphone. On-axis (0°) measured at 12 cm (4.7 in), other directions measured in the far field." Drawn solid from 100 Hz to 16 kHz, dotted outside.

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. Captioned (on the product page) "Typical directional characteristics of a d:facto™ 4018V"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 250 Hz.

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All specs

From the product page
CapsulePre-polarised capsule, 19 mm. "Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)".
Sensitivity−46 dBV/Pa (5 mV/Pa), nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz; also −54 dBV/Pa, with the adapter for wireless. "5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa. 2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa with Adapter for wireless".
Self-noise19 dB(A), typ. (max. 21 dB(A))
Max SPL136 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS; also 139 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 160 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak. "Distortion, THD < 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak"; "Max. SPL, THD 10%: 160 dB SPL peak".
Dynamic range120 dB, typ.
Output impedance100 ohm, rated
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz"; "Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in): 40 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz".
PoweringP48. "Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)".
Current draw2 mA, max.
ConnectorXLR-3M. "XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase".
Weight309 g. "309 g (10.9 oz)".
Dimensions52 × 205 mm. Microphone diameter 52 mm, length 205 mm; capsule diameter 19 mm.
Effective frequency range±2 dB at 12 cm: 40 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz
Output balanceImpedance balancing with Active Drive
CMRR> 50 dB at 1 kHz
Maximum output voltage8 V RMS
Cable drive capability100 m (328 ft)
Polarity+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range-40 °C to 45 °C
Relative humidityUp to 90%
From the product page 4018vl
Linear version (4018VL)d:facto 4018VL: the same specifications, but 40 Hz - 16 kHz without the soft boost

Documents

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