DPA Microphones CXO4000
Compact XY/ORTF Stereo Holder

CXO4000

The CXO4000 holder features mounting of DPA Compact Cardioid microphones in both a coincident XY stereo configuration as well as in a near coincident ORTF combined time and intensity difference stereo configuration.

Two hooks in the middle of the stereo holder are for XY stereo, while two hooks on the side are for ORTF stereo. It is even possible to use both stereo setups simultaneously in order to compare afterwards in the editing process or to record in surround sound using one front and one back-orientated stereo setup.

The lightweight holder is a very convenient and practical tool mounting on a single microphone stand and with the DPA compact microphones, taking up little space. Shock mounting is done with the EXY4000 Extension for Compact Stereo Holders and the UA0897 Shock Mount.

The holder is made of black anodized aluminium and ethyl propylene rubber rings to ensure durability and stability. For flexibility, the holder also includes a thread adapter for attachment to most common microphone stands.

In order to receive an authentic reproduction of the total sound field (direct and ambient sound elements) it is extremely important to use microphones that have a linear and clean off-axis response. Likewise, it is a critical factor that the microphone manufacturer is able to deliver two microphones that are, within a narrow tolerance, identical in frequency response and sensitivity. DPA Microphones fulfil these demands.

Typical applications, XY Stereo:

• When you need to be mono compatible
• When you want to boom in stereo
• Various stereo applications for broadcast use
• When heavy windscreens are needed in a simple setup
• When the microphone setup needs to be out of sight

Typical applications, ORTF Stereo:

• Close miking pianos
• Overheads for drum kits
• Horn or string sections
• Choirs
• Main pair or additional spot pair for small or big acoustic ensembles
• Ambient surround recordings

Our Part #  CXO4000