DPA 4018VL d:facto Linear Supercardioid Handheld Microphone Capsule, Nickel, SE5 Adapter Compatible with Sennheiser 5200 Transmitters Free Shipping Inexpensive

DPA 4018VL d:facto Linear Supercardioid Handheld Microphone Capsule, Nickel, SE5 Adapter Compatible with Sennheiser 5200 Transmitters

The DPA 4018VL d:facto Linear Supercardioid Handheld Microphone Capsule is a game-changer for live performances and broadcasting studios. Designed with precision, this microphone capsule brings studio-quality sound to the live stage. It features an extraordinarily natural sound with perfectly uniform supercardioid directionality, ensuring high separation and low handling noise. Thanks to its sleek design and flexible adapter system, the DPA 4018VL fits most professional wireless systems, making it the most versatile vocal microphone on the market.This microphone capsule is available in a nickel finish and compatible with SE5 adapters for Sennheiser 5200 transmitters. Its modular nature allows for easy switching of both the capsule and the adapter, providing unparalleled flexibility. The DPA 4018VL is not just about great sound; it also features extreme SPL handling and impressive dynamic range, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from quiet studio recordings to loud live concerts.When it comes to technical specifications, the DPA 4018VL is in a league of its own. It operates on a supercardioid principle with a frequency range of 20 Hz – 20 kHz. It has an equivalent noise level of just 19 dB(A) and a maximum SPL before clipping of 160 dB, ensuring that you capture every detail with minimal distortion. The microphone is lightweight at just 309 grams and designed to perform under various environmental conditions, making it a reliable choice for professionals.

Key Features

• Extraordinarily natural sound
• Perfectly uniform supercardioid directionality
• High separation
• Extreme SPL handling
• Low handling noise
• Sleek design
• Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

Specifications

• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, permanent third order high pass filter at 80 Hz
• Frequency range +/-2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in): 100 Hz – 16 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal +/-2 dB at 1 kHz: 5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 uPa (max. 21 dB(A))
• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 75 dB(A)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 160 dB
• Output impedance: 100 OHM
• Minimum load impedance: 1 kOHM
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB at 1 kHz
• Power supply (for full performance): 48 V Phantom power (+/- 4 V)
• Current consumption: Max. 2 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
• Weight: 309 g (10.9 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 52 mm (2.05 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: 205 mm (8.1 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V
• Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
• Temperature range: -40 deg C to 45 deg C (-40 deg F to 113 deg F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%

Package Contents

• DPA 4018VL d:facto Linear Supercardioid Handheld Microphone Capsule
• SE5 Adapter compatible with Sennheiser 5200 Transmitters
• User Manual
• Protective Carry Case