Overview
DPA Microphones' MMC4018VL is a d:facto™ series Linear Vocal Supercardioid Mic Capsule. It's one of several interchangeable capsules designed for use with DPA's d:facto handheld mic (sold separately), and features an extremely linear frequency response. It also features side and rear rejection as a supercardioid (just without those tricky rear pickup lobes), combined with a similar front-acceptance angle as a cardioid.
Features
- Extraordinarily natural sound
- Extreme pop protection
- Exceptionally high SPL before clipping
Specifications
- Directional pattern: Supercardioid
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in):
- 100 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz.
- Permanent 3rd order low-cut filter (-3 dB at 80 Hz)
- Sensitivity, nominal, ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa: Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
- Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
- S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 75 dB(A)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
