DPA Microphones 4015-TL Wide Cardioid Mic
- Low profile – wide pickup area
- Natural reproduction
- Directional ambience pickup
- Exceptional for vocal
Expand your horizon with a wider pattern
If you are already a DPA 4011 devotee, you will discover an exciting alternative in our wide cardioid microphones. The phantom powered DPA 4015A wide cardioid differs in its polar pattern and is the perfect fill-in between an omni and a more directional microphone. Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough, such as when recording instruments with complex radiation patterns. In those instances, the generous polar pattern of our Compact Wide Cardioids allows you to pick up a broader sound field and more accurately capture the full breadth of a stirring performance.
Limitless applications
Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. The wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice for grand piano, guitar, marimba, and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely compliments many voices.
Completely linear, even off-axis
The off-axis characteristics of the 4015A are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.
Specialists in extreme sound levels
DPA’s wide cardioid microphones are capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels before clipping occurs. The 4015A even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to prevent overloading of the mic amp.
Specifications
- Directional characteristics: Wide cardioid
- Principle of operation:_x0009_Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type:_x0009_Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range:_x0009_20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Frequency range, ± 2 dB:_x0009_40 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal ± 2 dB at 1 kHz:_x0009_10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted:_x0009_Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB)
- Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4:_x0009_Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
- S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):_x0009_Typ. 76 dB(A)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):_x0009_< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
- Minimum load impedance:_x0009_2 kohm
- Dynamic range:_x0009_Typ. 121 dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping:_x0009_159 dB
- Filters:_x0009_0 dB / -20 dB
- Output impedance:_x0009_< 200 ohm
- Cable drive capability:_x0009_100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle:_x0009_Impedance balancing with Active Drive
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):_x0009_> 60 dB
- Power supply (for full specifications):_x0009_48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
- Current consumption:_x0009_2.8 mA
- Connector:_x0009_XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
- Color:_x0009_Matte black
- Weight:_x0009_158 g (5.6 oz)
- Microphone diameter:_x0009_19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter:_x0009_19 mm (0.75 in)
- Length:_x0009_170 mm (6.7 in)
- Output voltage, RMS:_x0009_> 5 V
- Polarity:_x0009_+V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Temperature range:_x0009_-40 °C to 45 °C (-40 °F to 113 °F)
- Relative Humidity (RH):_x0009_Up to 90%
- Matching tolerance:_x0009_± 1 dB
- Phase deviation for kit:_x0009_< 10°