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DPA Microphones MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule

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DPA Microphones MMC4018 Supercardioid Microphone Capsule
Key Features
  • For Modular-Series Pre-Amps
  • Suitable for Podium, Table or Hanging
  • Supercardioid Microphone Capsule
  • Low Noise and High Sensitivity
The MMC-4018 from DPA is a modular microphone capsule that has a highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. It can be used in a broad range of broadcast/ENG/film long-distance miking applications for booming, dialogue, podiums, interviews, and more. In addition, it can be used as a spot or hanging mic for orchestra recordings too.
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DPA Microphones MMC4018 Overview

The MMC-4018 from DPA is a modular microphone capsule that has a highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern with a smooth and uniform off-axis frequency response. It can be used in a broad range of broadcast/ENG/film long-distance miking applications for booming, dialogue, podiums, interviews, and more. In addition, it can be used as a spot or hanging mic for orchestra recordings too.

The capsule's supercardioid shape is frequency-independent, securing an identical sound color around the microphone. The usual rear lobe heard on most supercardioids is minimized on the 4018 capsule, which makes it much more isolated without the sudden frequency-dependent peaks and dips. Combine the MMC4018 with any of the pre-amps in the modular series to fit your needs (sold separately).

DPA Microphones MMC4018 Specs

Directional Pattern
Supercardioid
Principle of Operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge Type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
± 2 dB at 30 cm: 40 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity
Nominal ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 12 m V/Pa; -38.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
A-weighted: Typ. 16 dB (A) re. 20 µPa max. 19 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio
(A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa 94 dB SPL: Typ. 78 dB (A)
Max SPL Level
157 db peak before clipping
Temperature Range
-40 to 113° F (-40 to 45° C)
Relative Humidity
Up to 90%
Capsule Size
0.75" (19 mm)
Dimensions
0.9 x 0.8" (23 x 19 mm)
Weight
0.6 oz (18 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.14 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 3.3 x 1.4"

DPA Microphones MMC4018 Reviews

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Compared to the DPA 4097, what is the reach of ...

Compared to the DPA 4097, what is the reach of the 4018? In other words, how far from the speaker's mouth can the 4018 be used to still get good sound?
Asked by: Katja
DPA markets the 4018 as (among other things) a boom mike, maybe indicating that it has more reach than the 4097? Or are the two mics similar in this respect? It would be great to know.
Answered by: Katja
Date published: 2021-12-03
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