• Close-making
• Superior for high sound levels
• Accuracy
• Colorless
Improving upon a classic
The DPA 4011A cardioid condenser microphone is an upgraded version
of DPA classic 4011, 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.
Pure linear cardioid
The principal appeal of the 4011A is its directional quality and
attention to detail: everything sounds like the original. The
first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation
between sound sources when used as a spot mic on literally any
style of live music, from rock ‘n’ roll to opera. The
4011A 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.
Perfectly natural
A flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response
deliver a totally 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. The sensation of
“being there” will always be more intense with the DPA
4011A than with any other cardioid. Chosen for its qualities as an
all-around performer, the 4011A is a great, clean-sounding
colorless mic. The variety of applications is as wide as the
imagination of the user.
Also available as matched stereo pair
The ST4011A stereo pair is supplied in a specially designed PeliTM
Case, the stereo matching is free of charge. |
| Directional pattern: |
Cardioid |
| Principle of operation: |
Pressure
Gradient |
| Cartridge Type: |
Pre-polarized
condenser |
| Frequency range: |
20 Hz to 20
kHz |
| Frequency range, ± 2 dB: |
40 Hz to 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 |
| S/N
ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): |
Typ. 76
dB(A) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 kHz: |
< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL
peak |
| Minimum load impedance: |
2 kohm |
| Dynamic range: |
Typ.
1121dB |
| Max. SPL, peak before clipping: |
159 dB |
| Output impedance: |
<200
ohm |
| 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 specifications): |
48 V Phantom power (± 4
V) |
| Current consumption: |
2.8 mA |
| Color: |
Matte
black |
| Weight: |
158 g (5.6
oz) |
| Diameter: |
19 mm (0.75
in) |
| Capsule diameter: |
19 mm (0.75
in) |
| Output voltage, RMS: |
> 5 V |
| Microphone Length: |
170 mm (6.7
in) |
| Polarity: |
+V at Pin 2 for positive
sound pressure |
| Connector: |
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin
2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase |
|
Relative Humidity (RH): |
Up to 90% |
| Temperature range: |
-40 °C to 45 °C
(-40 °F to 113 °F) |
|
Matching tolerance: |
± 1
dB |
| Phase deviation for kit: |
<
10° |
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