Item #1592007 Model #4018VL-B-WI2

DPA Microphones d:facto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Mic, WI2 Adapter (Wisycom), Black Standard

$1,125.00

Availability
Delivery
In Stock
Pickup In-Store
Save to Wishlist

Handheld condenser mic optimized for live performance.

Engineered especially for vocal performances onstage, the d:facto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Mic holds a supercardioid capsule that’s designed to reproduce every nuance of the human voice transparently, consistently and thrillingly. This d:facto vocal microphone is the ultimate stage mic—no matter if the performance is taking place in a cozy club or the largest concert hall.

Like traditional supercardioid mics, the d:facto Series enjoys high side- and rear rejection with a minimum of 9 dB attenuation to the sides. Yet it is not bound by the less desirable aspects of the supercardioid like the uncontrolled and nonlinear rear lobes, which can create feedback from stage wedges, because there is a sudden high frequency peak at the backside of the mic.

The d:facto Series has a wider acceptance angle at the front of the mic than most supercardioids. The acceptance angle is identical to a first-order cardioid at ±60 degrees off-center, resulting in the same work field as a cardioid — just with extremely high and uniform side and rear damping.

Linear or with a high-end boost?
The d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone is extremely linear. It was engineered specifically for audio engineers who prefer setting their own unique impression on the final sound. The 4018VL features an isolation-optimized supercardioid polar pattern. This directional characteristic offers the best of two worlds—from cardioid and supercardioid patterns. It can also handle loud vocals with three-step pop-protection grid and best-in-class low handling noise. It also offers excellent sonic reproduction with all the detail and balanced linear phase and frequency response users have grown to trust from DPA Microphones.

Wired or Wireless? You Choose.
You can use the d:facto Vocal Microphone with a sleek, state-of-the-art d:facto Handle for a wired solution or choose to use a d:facto Capsule together with your favorite wireless system. If you decide to go wireless, you can just switch to an adapter for wireless at a quarter of the cost of a new microphone. As circumstances change, you can just switch your adapter, instead of incurring the cost of a completely new microphone. When you make the switch, you won't hear any loss or change in sound quality.

The d:facto Series of handheld condenser microphones works with leading wireless mic solutions, such as Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Wisycom, Lectrosonics and Line6. DPA Microphones’ ingenious adapter system protects your investment in fantastic sound for years to come. If you prefer to run via a wired system, all of DPA mics are available with a state-of-the-art d:facto Handle, ending with an XLR adapter.
Specifications
  • 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
  • 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%

Features

  • Durable modular construction
  • High gain-to-feedback
  • Uniform supercardioid directionality
  • Excellent off-axis rejection
  • Extreme SPL (Sound Pressure Level) handling
  • Low handling noise