DPA 4018F Gooseneck Microphone

The DPA 4018F Gooseneck Microphone delivers professional-grade audio capture with the MMC4018 Cardioid Microphone Capsule at its core. Engineered with a highly-directional supercardioid pickup pattern, this microphone excels at isolating your voice or instrument while maintaining smooth, uniform off-axis frequency response, ideal for stage performances where feedback rejection is critical.

The flexible gooseneck design positions the capsule exactly where you need it, making this a complete floor stand solution perfect for vocalists, speakers, and instrumentalists. Whether you're performing live or recording in a studio setting, the 4018F combines precision engineering with practical versatility for demanding audio applications.

The DPA 4018F Gooseneck Microphone is available at 8 in, 13 in, 18 in, 30 in, and 48 in.

Features:

• Low noise and natural voice
• Highly directional for high isolation
• Uniform, frequency independent directionality
• Exclusive, elegant design
• Integrated shock-mounting in floor base
• Rapidly stabilising microphone boom pole
• 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
• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Microphone length: Capsule: 23 mm (0.9 in), Boom poles: 20 cm (8 in), 32 cm (13 in), 47 cm (18 in), 77 cm (30 in), 122 cm (48 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