From DPA Microphones (Bruel & Kjaer)
Renowned in recording studios and live applications around the world as an exceptional mic. State-of-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy, and extremely low distortion.
The principal appeal of the 4011A is its directional quality and attention to detail: everything sounds like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources when used as a spot mic on literally any style of live music, from rock ‘n’ roll to opera. The 4011A is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound levels and even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone.
A flat on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response deliver a totally faithful reproduction of the original sound. The off-axis response is similarly smooth so that any leakage is an accurate reflection of the original, though attenuated according to the true first-order cardioid pickup pattern. The sensation of “being there” will always be more intense with the DPA 4011A than with any other cardioid. Chosen for its qualities as an all-around performer, the 4011A is a great, clean-sounding colorless mic. The variety of applications is as wide as the imagination of the user.
| Directional characteristics: |
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, re. 20 µPa: |
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 |
| Switchable attenuator: |
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 (14 °F to 113 °F) |
| Relative Humidity (RH): |
Up to 90 % |
| Matching tolerance: |
± 1 dB |
| Phase deviation for kit: |
< 10° |
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