DPA 4015-TL Wide Cardioid Microphone

Wide Cardioid Condenser: 48V


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If an omni is too ambient and a cardioid is too narrow, the DPA 4015-TL will be the perfect fill-in microphone choice.

The DPA 4015's polar pattern is a wide cardioid (also known as hemisphere), attenuating less to the sides and back than a traditional first order cardioid. It is designed with a linear on-axis frequency response from 40Hz (±2dB) to 20 kHz (+3/-1dB) at 60 cm, with a soft high frequency lift from 10 to 15 kHz of max. 3dB.

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As with DPA's legendary 4011 series,  the 4015-TL delivers supreme accuracy, definition & resolution for the most natural sounding recordings. It features a richer bass response than the 4011 and is therefore ideal for both close-up work as well as diffuse field tasks.

The DPA 4015-TL is phantom powered (P48), transformerless and can handle 158dB SPL peak before clipping occurs.

Recording vocals, supporting sections of an orchestra, miking a conference panel, a percussion set-up or a grand piano are just a few of the applications where the 4015-TL will effortlessly provide superb results.

Specifications:

  • Directional characteristics: Wide Cardioid
  • Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  • Cartridge type: 19 mm (0.75 in) pre-polarized condenser
  • Frequency range, ± 2 dB: On-axis: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa unloaded (at 1 kHz)
  • Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
  • Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
  • S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 75 dB(A)
  • Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.5% up to 110 dB SPL peak, <1% up to 116 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range: Typ. 97 dB
  • Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 158 dB SPL (attenuator set to either 0 dB or -20 dB)
  • Switchable attenuator: 0 dB, -20 dB
  • Output impedance: <200 Ohm
  • Cable drive capability: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
  • Power supply: 48 V Phantom power
  • Current consumption: 2.60 mA
  • Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz)
  • Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75)
  • Microphone length: 175 mm (6.9 in)
  • Operating temperature range: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)

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