Data Sheet

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4015C, 4015C Wide Cardioid Mic, Compact
Directional characteristics:
Wide 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)
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):
< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range:
Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping:
152 dB
Minimum load impedance:
2 kohm
Output impedance:
< 200 ohm
Cable drive capability:
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle:
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):
> 50 dB
Power supply (for full specifications):
48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption:
2.8 mA
Connector:
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase,
Pin 3: - phase
Color:
Matte black
Weight:
58 g (2 oz)
Microphone diameter:
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter:
19 mm (0.75 in)
Length:
64 mm (2.5 in)
Output voltage, RMS:
> 4 V
Polarity:
+V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range:
-40 °C to 45 °C (-40 °F to 113 °F)
Relative Humidity (RH):
Up to 90 %
Matching tolerance:
± 1 dB
Phase deviation for kit:
< 10°
Diagrams
4015C, 4015C Wide Cardioid Mic, Compact
Phase response of DPA 4015C
Phase response of DPA 4015C
The proximity effect exhibited by the DPA 4015C
The proximity effect exhibited by the DPA 4015C