The 4006 Omni Mic offers total transparency in any recording situation. It picks up incredible detail and depth of sound. The definition of its high-frequency characteristics across a wide range of instruments is impressive. It offers natural sound, high sensitivity, low noise-floor and linear frequency response from 10 to 20 kHz (±2 dB).
4006 mmp-es preamp with side cable
This mic is linear and true in character. It has earned its status as a worldwide recording standard and is our most popular pencil mic. This highly sought after mic has forged its enviable reputation over the past quarter of a century by repeatedly exhibiting its total transparency in any recording situation
4006ER Omni Mic
When small, lightweight and barely visible microphones for top-quality recordings are required, the active cable design and clean, transparent sound of our ultra-compact 4006E Omnidirectional Microphone makes them the perfect choice. The mic features an integrated cable solution with either side (4006ES) or rear (4006ER) cable entry.
These mics are particularly popular as A-B stereo or Decca Tree pairs in concert halls. The SM4000 Suspension Mount is included in the package, allowing the mic to be hung from the ceiling to create precision spot-miking of orchestra sections or ambience atmosphere.
This solution is ideal in theatres, opera houses, concert halls or houses of worship and for film applications, both in the studio and on location. These mics are also popular for ambience miking on soundstages, in sports stadiums and other environments where ambient sound needs to be recorded.
The 4006ES replaces the non-modular legacy 4051 Omni Condenser Mic and the 4006ER replaces the non-modular legacy 4052 Omni Condenser Mic.
Combine with the preamp of your choice
As with all of the modular d:dicateâ„¢ microphones, you can combine the Omni Mic Capsule with any of our preamps.
The MMP-A Microphone Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Microphone Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps for our pencil microphones.
Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-G Modular Active Cable (MicroDot output), allowing for very slim set-ups. The MMP-G even allows you to match a larger microphone directly to a wireless transmitter.
You can combine any of the preamps with any of the modular capsules in the d:dicateâ„¢ Microphones Series.
A bit about omnis
An omnidirectional microphone has sensitivity at all angles – in principle picking up sound equally from all directions. This gives you extremely natural and realistic sound compared to a cardioid mic. Omni mics are often used for picking up ambient sounds, as well as miking a large sound source such as a choir in a recording situation. Unfortunately, due to their pickup pattern, omnis can also produce a lot of feedback in live situations.
Specifications
- Directional Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz
- Dynamic range: Typ. 117 dB
- Preamp: MMP-ER - Preamp with Rear Cable
- Effective frequency range ±2 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 250 Hz: 40 mV/Pa; -28 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17 dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)
- Distortion, THD < 1%: 129 dB SPL RMS, 132 dB SPL peak
- Max. SPL, THD 10%: 132 dB SPL peak
- Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
- Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
- Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
- Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
- Current consumption: 3.5 mA
- Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 V
- Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): ±0.5 dB
- Phase deviation for kit: < 5°
- Weight: 114 g (4 oz)
- Microphone diameter: 16 - 19 mm (0.6 - 0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter: 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Microphone length: 35 mm (1.38 in)
- Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
- Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
