DPA 8011

8011 description:

The DPA 8011 Hydrophone, P48v maximum depth 200 metres. Ultimate choice for professional sound recordings in water or under other extreme conditions.

The DPA 8011 is the only 48 V phantom powered waterproof microphone specially designed to handle the high sound pressure levels and the high static ambient pressure in water and other fluids. The hydrophone uses a piezoelectric sensing element, which is frequency compensated to match the special acoustic conditions under water. A 10m high quality audio cable is vulcanized to the body of the Hydrophone and fitted with a standard 3-pin XLR. The output is electronically balanced and offers more than 100 dB dynamic range. The 8011 Hydrophone is the ultimate choice for professional sound recordings in water or under other extreme conditions where conventional microphones would be adversely affected. Use it on water sport, film shoot or broadcast for effects with great results.

The main features of the DPA 8011 include:

• Principle of operation: Pressure
• Cartridge type: Piezoelectric sensing element
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 100 Hz - 20 kHz +-3 dB
• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. <8 µV
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: Nominally 1 mV/Pa ±2 dB
• Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Not applicable
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): Not applicable
• Output impedance: <300 Ohm
• Microphone length: 150 mm
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 162 dB SPL peak
• Weight: 500 g (1.1 lbs) (incl. cable)
• Cable length: 10 m (33 ft)
• Current consumption: Nominally 5 mA