DPA MMC4018VL Linear Supercardioid Microphone Capsule for Vocal

DPA Microphones' MMC4018VL is a Linear Vocal Supercardioid Mic Capsule. It's one of several interchangeable capsules designed for use with DPA's handheld mic (sold separately) and features an extremely linear frequency response. It also features side and rear rejection as a supercardioid (just without those tricky rear pickup lobes), combined with a similar front-acceptance angle as a cardioid. Additionally, both on- and off-axis responses are perfectly parallel, while rear rejection is high with no sudden peaks and dips.

Features

• Extraordinarily natural sound
• Extreme pop protection
• Exceptionally high SPL before clipping
• Best-in-class noise handling

Specifications

• Note: with wired DPA handle (sold separately)
• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in):
  • 100 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz.
  • Permanent 3rd order low-cut filter (-3 dB at 80 Hz)
• Sensitivity, nominal, ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa: Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
• Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 75 dB(A)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 160 dB
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 1 kΩ