DPA 4015-TL

4015-TL description:

The DPA 4015-TL Wide Cardioid Phantom Powered Transformerless Microphone. Highly regarded by engineers for its high SPL capability and wide cardioid versatility.

The DPA 4015-TL wide cardioid microphone is an upgraded version of the original DPA 4015. The wide cardioid polar pattern (also known as hemisphere) is the perfect fill-in between an omni and a more directional microphone. The wide cardioid covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice for grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise it is an excellent speech, dubbing or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely complements many voices. The 4015-TL has a linear on-axis frequency response from 40 Hz to 20 kHz and is intentionally designed with a soft, high frequency boost to offer a more brilliant sound in close miking applications and a linear response in the diffuse field. It is phantom powered (P48), transformerless and can handle 158 dB SPL peak before clipping occurs. A 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector can be used to attenuate the output of the microphone.

The main features of the DPA 4015-TL include:

• High SPL Capability - 158dB
• Often used for grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Also an excellent speech, dubbing or vocal microphone as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely complements many voices
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: 19 mm (0.75 in) pre-polarised condenser
• Power supply: 48 V Phantom power
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: On-axis: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Directional characteristics: Wide Cardioid
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa unloaded (at 1 kHz)
• Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.5% up to 110 dB SPL peak, <1% up to 116 dB SPL peak
• Preamplifier frequency range: 20 Hz to 40 kHz -3 dB (loaded with 2x10 kOhm// 10 nF - equivalent to 100 m cable)
• Output impedance: <200 Ohm
• Cable drive capability: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
• Microphone length: 175 mm (6.9 in)
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 158 dB SPL (attenuator set to either 0 dB or -20 dB)
• Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz)
• Operating temperature range: -10 to +55°C (+14 to 131°F)
• Dynamic Range: Typ. 97 dB
• Switchable attenuator: 0 dB, -20 dB
• S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 75 dB(A)
• Current consumption: 2.60 mA
• Includes the Accessories: 1 x UA0961- Microphone Holder, 1 x UA0896 - Windscreen for 4011/12/15/16