DPA 4015-TL Wide Cardioid Microphone

Product Description

4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone

Low profile – wide pickup area
Natural reproduction
Directional ambience pickup
Exceptional for vocal

Expand your horizon with a wider pattern

If you are already a DPA 4011 devotee, you will discover an exciting alternative in our wide cardioid microphones. The phantom powered DPA 4015A wide cardioid differs in its polar pattern and is the perfect fill-in between an omni and a more directional microphone. Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough, such as when recording instruments with complex radiation patterns. In those instances, the generous polar pattern of our Compact Wide Cardioids allows you to pick up a broader sound field and more accurately capture the full breadth of a stirring performance.

Limitless applications

Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. The wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice for 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.

Completely linear, even off-axis

The off-axis characteristics of the 4015A 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.

Specialists in extreme sound levels

DPA’s wide cardioid microphones are capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels before clipping occurs. The 4015A even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to prevent overloading of the mic amp.

Directional characteristics:	Wide cardioid
Principle of operation:	Pressure gradient
Cartridge type:	Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range:	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB:	40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal ± 2 dB at 1 kHz:	10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted:	Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB)
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4:	Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):	Typ. 76 dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):	< 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
Minimum load impedance:	2 kohm
Dynamic range:	Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping:	159 dB
Filters:	0 dB / -20 dB
Output impedance:	< 200 ohm
Cable drive capability:	100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle:	Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):	> 60 dB
Power supply (for full specifications):	48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption:	2.8 mA
Connector:	XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color:	Matte black
Weight:	158 g (5.6 oz)
Microphone diameter:	19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter:	19 mm (0.75 in)
Length:	170 mm (6.7 in)
Output voltage, RMS:	> 5 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:	± 1 dB
Phase deviation for kit:	< 10°