Overview
4011A Cardioid Mic
This condenser microphone is renowned in recording studios and live applications around the world as an exceptional mic. State-of-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion. It is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound levels and even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone.
The 4011A Cardioid Mic is also available as a matched stereo pair.
The MMP-A Microphone Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing.
Make it sound like the original
The principal appeal of the 4011 Cardioid Mic is its directional quality and attention to detail. This mic makes everything sound like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources. It is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound pressure levels (SPLs).
In film and TV studios, they are excellent for off-camera voice recording or Foley work. For live on-camera recordings, their matte black finish gives them a classic yet inconspicuous appearance, while for sound reinforcement in concert halls, theatres and houses of worship, they provide clean, natural sound while reducing the noticeable effect of lighting reflection.
- Ultra-compact spot or hanging mic
- Close-miking
- Great for high sound pressure levels
- Accurate sound
- Colorless sound
- Modular flexibility
A flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response deliver a faithful reproduction of the original sound. The off-axis response is similarly smooth so that any leakage is an accurate reflection of the original, though attenuated according to the true first-order cardioid pickup pattern.
Combine it with the preamp of your choice
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.
Specifications
- Directional pattern: Cardioid
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
- Effective frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): 40 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 139 dB SPL peak
- Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 159 dB
- Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB
- Output impedance: 200 Ω
- Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
- Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB
- Power supply (for full performance): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
- Current consumption: 2.8 mA
- Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
- Color: Matte black
- Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)
- Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7 in)
- Maximum output voltage, RMS: > 5 V
- Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
- Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
- Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB
- Phase deviation for kit: < 10°
