DPA d:dicate 4018F Datasheet

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)