
4018F Supercardioid Microphone
For podium/table/hanging/floor stand applications
Key features
• Extremely low noise and natural voice
• Highly directional for high isolation
• Most controlled supercardioid shape
• Uniform, frequency independent directionality
• Ultimate podium or floor mic
• Modular flexibility
Configurations
The d:dicate™ 4018F Supercardioid Microphone is
available in many variants.
Color: black
Connector: XLR
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 30 cm (12 in) distance
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
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)
Typ. 78 dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
< 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 121 dB
Lengths: The mic is supplied in standard lengths* ranging
from 20 cm (8 in) to 122 cm (48 in):
• 20 cm (8 in) all gooseneck
• 32 cm (13 in) top gooseneck only
• 47 cm (18 in) top and bottom gooseneck
• 77 cm (30 in) top gooseneck only
• 122 cm (48 in) top gooseneck only
* Lengths above include XLR connector and MMC4018
capsule. Custom variants in terms of lengths and
gooseneck options are available on request.
Max. SPL, peak before clipping
142 dB
Output impedance
100 Ω
Cable drive capability
Up to 100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 40 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
48 V phantom power ±4 V
Current consumption
3.5 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color
Matte black
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40°C to 45°C (-40°C to 113°C)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%

4018F Supercardioid Microphone
4018F Supercardioid Microphone
For podium/table/hanging/floor stand applications
Typical directional characteristics of a d:screet™ 4018F Supercardioid Microphone
For podium/table/hanging/floor stand applications
Dimensions drawing (in mm)
19
22,5
0
55,6
176 ±2
6
Typical on- and o-axis response of a d:dicate™ 4018F Supercardioid Microphone measured at 30 cm (12 in)
Coverage area
300 ±5
6
450 ±5
750 ±5
1200 ±5
Accessories included
MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule
MMP-F Modular Active Boom
UA0639 Clip for d:dicate™
DUA0020 Foam Windscreen Ø19 mm (0.75 in), length 56 mm (2.2 in)

4018F Supercardioid Microphone
For podium/table/hanging/floor stand applications
Optional accessories
TSM4001
The Table Shock Mount is a fixed microphone mount that oers the best shock rejection available of any integrated podium/table
mount. It is optimized for the weight and dimensions of our d:screet™ and d:dicate™ Microphones and mic boom poles.
Table Shock Mount
For podium/table/hanging/floorstand applications
MMP-FGS Floor Stand MMP-FGT Floor Stand
with Modular Active Boom, Single
MMC4011 Cardioid Microphone Capsule
with Modular Active Boom, Twin
Cardioid Microphone Capsule
MMC2011 Twin Diaphragm
MMC4018 Super Cardioid Microphone Capsule
DUA0020 Foam Windscreen
Vertical softness absorbs handling vibration. Horizontal movements are controlled to prevent the podium boom from touching the
mount.
The Table Shock Mount is designed to match the sleek Scandinavian look of our d:screet™ and d:dicate™ Microphones.
Dimension drawings
(in mm)
Hole/drill size
DAO4010 Microphone Cable
with Slim XLR Connector
• MMP-FGS/ FJS Floor Stand with Modular Active Boom, Single
• MMP-FGT Floor Stand with Modular Active Boom, 120 cm (47.2 in), Twin
• MMP-F Modular Active Boom , 18 cm (7 in), 30 cm (12 in), 45 cm (18 in), 75 cm (30 in) or 120 cm (47 in)
• MMC4011 Cardioid Microphone Capsule
• MMC2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone Capsule
• MMC4007 Omnidirectional Microphone Capsule, 12 mm (0.5 in)
• MMC2006 Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Capsule
• MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule
• MMC4017 Shotgun Microphone Capsule
• DUA0020 Foam Windscreen Ø19 mm (0.75 in), Length 56 mm (2.2 in)
• DUA0028 Foam Windscreen Ø19 mm (0.75 in), Length 72 mm (2.8 in) (for MMC2011 only)
• DAO4010 Microphone Cable with Slim XLR Connector, 10 m (33 ft)
• DAO4020 Microphone Cable with Slim XLR Connector, 20 m (66 ft)
• SJS4001 Swivel Joint, Single
• SJT4001 Swivel Joint, Twin
• DUA0250 Floor Base, Ø250 mm (9.8 in)
• KM29375 K&M Table Base with switch
• KM29376 K&M Table Base
• TSM4001 Table Shock Mount
KM29376 K&M Table Base
TSM4001Table Shock Mount
*See drawing on page 5