Designed for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview and table or podium use, the d:dicate™ 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.
This microphone is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphones series. It has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response.
The supercardioid shape is frequency independent, securing an identical sound color around the microphone. The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimized on this capsule. This makes it much more isolated without sudden frequency dependent peaks and dips.
Combine it with the preamp of your choice
At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule into a new configuration.
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 in the d:dicate™ Microphones Series.
4018A d:dicate™ Supercardioid Microphone
The d:dicate™ 4018A Supercardioid Microphone is designed for a broad range of music recording and broadcast / ENG / film long-distance miking applications. It can be used for booming, dialogue, interview and table or spot-recording use.
4018C d:dicate™ Compact Supercardioid MicrophoneSimilar to the d:dicate™ 4018A, but with an even shorter length of only 6.4 cm (2.5 in), the d:dicate™ 4018C Compact Supercardioid Microphone has a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. This is a great-sounding mic with a very small footprint. It is ideal for use as spot or hanging mic for orchestra recording situations.
DPA Microphones d:dicate™ 4018A/4018C Supercardioid Mic
Directional pattern
Supercardioid
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 - 18 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 23 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
Distortion, THD < 1%
134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
4018A: 156 dB SPL peak
4018C: 150 dB SPL peakSwitchable attenuator, filters etc.
4018A Only: 0 dB / -20 dB
Rated output impedance
4018A: 200 Ω
4018C: 100 ΩMinimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
4018A: > 60 dB
4018C: > 50 dBPower 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
4018A: 158 g (5.6 oz)
4018C: 58 g (2 oz)Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length
4018A: 170 mm (6.7 in)
4018C: 64 mm (2.5 in)Maximum output voltage, RMS
4018A: 8 V
4018C: 4.5 VPolarity
+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%
2-Year warranty by serial number. Does not cover wear and tear by analysis of DPA Microphones A/S. Two-way shipping to be borned by buyer unless product is found to be defective by manufacturing defects.
