DPA d:dicate MMC2011 Datasheet

d:dicate™ MMC2011 Cardioid Microphone Capsule

The MMC2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone Capsule is a directional mic
capsule. The distinctive sound of this microphone is well balanced. This capsule bridges

the gap between the extreme sound quality of the d:dicate™ Microphones series and

our well-known Miniature Microphones in the d:screet™ and d:fine™ series.
Inside this capsule, two opposite-facing miniature capsules are custom rebuilt. They are

placed into a double-diaphragm, one-capsule composition. This combines the
advantages of small capsules with the lower inherent noise achieved from a larger
diaphragm area. These capsules provide fast impulse response and large frequency
bandwidth.

The capsules are loaded to the supreme d:dicate™ Microphone series preamplifiers

instead of the tiny miniature FET ones. This gives the sound more air and precision.
Comparisons with its big brother, the iconic MMC4011 capsule, are inevitable. The

relationship between the two can be clearly heard. The MMC2000 series performs as
well as more exclusive microphones. It is a premium-class mic capsule and redefines
the term value for money.

Please read this note about the acoustic center of the d:dicate™ MMC2011 Twin

Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone Capsule.

A truly flexible range

The MMC2011 capsule is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphone series. The

MMC2011A, with the MMP-A preamplifier, is the audiophile’s choice. It provides low
distortion and accurate sound. The MMC2011C, with the MMP-C compact preamplifier,
offers a subtle character alteration with a bit more 'body' to the low end. The

MMC2011C is also easier to position due to its small size.

Specifications:

 Directional pattern: Cardioid
 Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube
 Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
 Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
 Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8"): 50 Hz - 17 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at

12 kHz

 Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
 Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 20 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 23 dB(A))
 Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 33 dB (max. 36 dB)
 S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 74 dB(A)
 Color: Matte black
 Weight: 0.8 oz (24 g)
 Microphone dimensions (Ø x L): 0.75" x 2.0" (19 x 51mm)
 Temperature range: -40 °F to 113 °F (-40 °C to 45 °C)
 Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%

 Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz): ±1.5 dB