DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphone

Engineered for professional broadcast, ENG, and film production, the DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphone delivers exceptional performance across booming, dialogue, interview, and podium applications.

Its supercardioid polar pattern provides focused sound capture with excellent off-axis rejection, ideal for isolating talent in dynamic environments.

The modular accessory system enables quick configuration changes to suit your specific miking needs, whether you're capturing dialogue on set, conducting interviews, or managing audio at live events. Built to professional standards, the 4018 combines precision engineering with practical versatility for demanding production workflows.

The DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphoneis available in a compact version, or with an XLR connector mounted on either the rear or side of the microphone.

Features:

• Low noise and high sensitivity
• Highly directional for high isolation
• Most controlled supercardioid shape
• Uniform, frequency independent directionality
• Modular flexibility

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 30 cm (11.8 in): 40 Hz - 18 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 12 mV/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 23 dB
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 142 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
• Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
• Current consumption: 3.5 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• Weight: 109 g (3.8 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 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%
• Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB
• Phase deviation for kit: < 10°
• Colours: Matte black