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DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Vocal Microphone
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DPA 4018VL Microphone

Regular price $1,050

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DPA 4018VL Microphone

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The d:facto™ series brings true studio sound to the live stage and broadcasting studio. These mics are available in an extremely linear version as well as in a version with a high-end boost. The modular nature of the d:facto™ series allows you to switch the capsule as well as the adapter, making it the most flexible vocal microphone available on the market.

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Directional pattern - Supercardioid
Principle of operation - Pressure gradient
Cartridge type - Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response  - 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in) - 40 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz - 5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa with Adapter for wireless
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted - Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1% - 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range - Typ. 120 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10% - 160 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance - 100 Ω
Minimum load impedance - 1 kΩ
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) - P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption - Max 2.0 mA
Connector - XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color - Matte black
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°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH) - Up to 90%

DPA dfacto Manual
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DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Top Left
DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Bottom Right
DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Box
DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Case
DPA Microphones dfacto 4018VL Box Manual Extras