DPA d:dicate™ Wide Cardioid Mic Capsule

MMC4015 WIDE CARDIOID MICROPHONE CAPSULE (MMC4015)

If you are already a d:dicate™ 4011 Series devotee, you will discover an exciting alternative in our wide cardioid microphones. The MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule differs in its polar pattern and is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a more directional microphone.
The off-axis characteristics of the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice. This is the often ideal mic for recording 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 compliments many voices.

A truly flexible range

The MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Microphone Series. You can combine the capsule with any of the preamplifiers in the d:dicate™ Microphone Series to fit your specific needs.

The MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule coupled with the MMP-A Preamplifier suits acoustic instruments and voices with rich and open sound. For another option, match the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule with the MMP-C Compact Preamplifier for an excellent spot mic as a fill-in between an omni and a cardioid. The compact version is easier to position than other cardioid microphones.

Specifications
accessories MMC4015 WIDE CARDIOID MICROPHONE CAPSULE (MMC4015)

Directional patternWide cardioid
Principle of operationPressure gradient
Cartridge typePre-polarized condenser
Frequency range20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in)40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weightedTyp. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB)
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4Typ. 25 dB
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)Typ. 76 dB(A)
ColorMatte black
Weight18 g (0.6 oz)
Microphone diameter19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length23 mm (0.9 in)
Temperature range-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)Up to 90%
Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)±1 dB
Phase deviation for kit< 10°

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