Technical Description2
Full Specifications7
Care of Microphone10
Service and Repair11
Warranty11
CE Marking11
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Ground
Signal
4
3
2
1
130 V DC
Preamplifier Supply
GroundSignal +
Signal -
3
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The cartridge
Omnidirectional (pressure) microphones DPA 4004 and 4007 use a
12 mm (0.47 in) diameter prepolarised condenser cartridge. The
diaphragm is a nickel foil which has been coated with an ultra-thin
polymer layer for optimum corrosion resistance. The microphone
housing is of German silver, an alloy with a high content of nickel to
match the stable thermal qualities of the diaphragm. The self noise
of the cartridge is typical 24 dB(A) re 20 μPa and the nominal sensitivity of 4004 and 4007 are 10 mV/Pa and 2.5 mV/Pa respectively.
Due to the size of the cartridge it can handle extremely high SPLs,
has an extended linear frequency response up to 40 kHz and a high
degree of omnidirectionality, even for higher frequencies. For optimum stability the microphone cartridge has undergone a special
pre-aging process which releases all tensions in the materials and
stabilizes the polarisation voltage.
Fig. 1. External view of the output connector of the DPA 4004.
The preamplifiers
Types 4004 and 4007 are acoustically identical, but differ in their
preamplifier powering system. The 4004 is powered with 130 V via
the HMA5000 High-Voltage Microphone Amplifier and has a modified 4-pin XLR-connector (see Fig. 1 for pin designation). This special
powering system enables the microphone preamplifier to handle
approximately 10 dB higher SPL than similar microphone types powered through conventional P48 systems (4004: 168 dB SPL peak
and 4007: 155 dB SPL peak).
Furthermore, the 4004 together with the HMA5000 is a totally
tranformerless system and therefore has an extended low-frequency handling capability (10 Hz to 40 kHz ± 2 dB). The 4007 is powered via a standard P48 system and is equipped with a high quality audio transformer and a standard 3-pin XLR-connector (see Fig.
2 for pin designation). Types 4004 and 4007 use state of the art
low-noise preamplifier technology and are driven with unity gain.
All microphones come with an individual calibration chart with the
specifications of self noise, sensitivity and the frequency response.
Fig. 2. External view of the output connector of the DPA 4007.
Important:
The microphone will only operate within it's specifications if
powered correctly.
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The Passive Connection Converter
5 dB
20 kHz
15 kHz
10 kHz
5 kHz
1 kHz
0° dB
10 20 Hz 50 100 200 Hz 500 1 kHz 25 10 20 40
5 dB
On-axis
Diffuse
10
dB
5
0
-5
-10
-15
40
30
20
200 Hz
2 kHz
20 kHz
10
0
-10
dB
A-weighted
ITU-R BS.468-4
The PCC4000 Passive Connection Converter is an optional accessory that makes it possible to run High-Voltage Microphones on standard 48 V phantom power with reduced microphone specifications.
The maximum reduction of the microphone SPL handling capability
will be 13 dB and it is possible to drive up to 100 m (328.1 ft) of
cable with the PCC4000 with the same specifications. Like the HighVoltage Microphones the PCC4000 is transformerless. The input
connector is a modified 4-pin female XLR for connection directly to
the microphone. The output is a standard 3-pin male XLR-connector
for connection to standard cables.
Fig. 4. Directional characteristics of DPA 4004 and 4007 (normalised)
Fig. 3. On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4004 and 4007.
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Fig. 5. Typical third-octave inherent-noise spectrum of DPA 4004
and 4007.
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FULL SPECIFICATIONS:
90º
0º
-90º
Phase
90º
10 kHZ
100 kHz
0 102030405060708090100
Phase
Cartridge type:
12 mm (0.47 in) pre-polarised condenser
Principle of operation:
Pressure
Power supply:
4004: HMA5000 for 130 V or PCC4000 for P48
4007: 48 V Phantom power
Microphone length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)
FOR USE WITH MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER
HMA5000 High Voltage Microphone Amplifier, 2 ch.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
Microphone Holders & Suspension Mounts
UA0639 Microphone Clip
Windscreens
UA0658Windscreen for 4004/07
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Shock Mounts
WSM4000 Shock Mount WINDPAC
UA0897 Shock Mount
Shock Mount Rubbers
DDS0731 Rubber Mount 19 mm (0.75 in), Medium Soft
Microphone Holders & Suspension Mounts
UA0961 Microphone Holder
Stereo Accessories
UA0836 Stereo Boom with Holders
UA0837 Stereo Boom excluding Holders
Floor & Table Stands
MB4000 Magnet Base
TB4000 Table Base
Connection Adapters
HTP4000Converter: 130 V to P48
PCC4000 Passive Connection Converter: P48 to 130 V
Cables
DAO0130 Microphone Cable for 4003/04/12/16, 5 m (16.4 ft)
DAO013130 V Microphone Cable 4003/04/12/16, 10 m (32.81 ft)
Windscreens
DUA0090 Pop-filter
WINDPAC-M Microphone Windshield System, Medium
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CARE OF MICROPHONE
It is important to bear in mind the following points with regard to
mounting, microphone care and the use of accessories:
The microphone cartridge is tightly secured to the main body housing, and no attempt should be made to remove it. If a replacement
cartridge is required, contact your local DPA Microphones representative.
Use of windscreen is recommended when microphones are used in
dirty or dusty environments.
When not in use, the microphone should be disconnected and kept
in the case supplied.
SERVICE & REPAIR
Products from DPA Microphones are extremely stable and there
should not be any significant change in the specifications with time
and use. If, however, you are not totally satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by these products, contact your nearest
DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and
the repair facilities that are available. DPA Microphones has a maximum seven working days in-house service policy, usually ensuring
that no more than seven working days will elapse from the day we
receive the item for service to the day we are ready to return it to you.
Please contact DPA Microphones for your nearest representative on
TEL: + 45 48 14 28 28
FAX: + 45 48 14 27 00
You can also get in touch with DPA Microphones at:
info@dpamicrophones.com
or visit our website at:
www.dpamicrophones.com
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
This product is comprised by the Waste (WEEE) directive and
should not be thrown in the garbage bin when obsolete. Instead,
return it to your local DPA representative (or DPA Microphones A/S
directly) who will dispose of the product in accordance with the current environmental standards.
WARRANTY
All products from DPA Microphones are covered by a two-year limited
warranty on both mechanical functionality and documented specifications as long as the items are not mistreated, abused or modified in any way. In case of a warranty claim, your invoice is your warranty registration.
CE-MARKING
The CE-mark guarantees that the product conforms with relevant
Directives approved by the European Commission.
EMC Directive: 89/336/EC, amended by 92/31/EC and 93/68/EC
Low voltage Directive: 73/23/EC, amended by 93/68/EC