DPA/Danish Pro Audio 4053

The DPA 4053 is an omnidirectional phantom powered (P48) condenser microphone using the same type of cartridge as the famous DPA 4006, but is preamplified using a build-in ultra-small thick-film mounted FET-preamplifier, which enables the cartridge to be mounted on a extremely compact microphone housing. The 4053 has a standard LEMO-connector for simple and safe mounting and removal of the microphone capsule but also for usage together with the elegant and flexible Flamingo Series floor stands.

The linear on-axis frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±2 dB) together with the ultra-small design makes the 4053 the perfect choice for all kinds of on-camera or on-stage use where high definition audio is paramount. The DPA 4053 Compact Omnis are extremely popular as A-B Stereo pairs in concert halls where the beautiful architecture has to go hand in hand with quality recordings.

The Microphone is supplied with a 3 m cable Lemo to XLR.

Specifications:

• Principle of operation: Pressure
• Cartridge type: 16 mm (0.6 in) pre-polarised condenser
• Power supply: 48 V Phantom power
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: On-axis: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17 dB(A))
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 30 mV/Pa (at 250 Hz)
• Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)
• Capsule diameter: 16 mm
• Total harmonic distortion (THD):
     * <0.5 % THD up to 125 dB SPL peak
     * <1 % THD up to 131 dB SPL peak
• Output impedance: <300 Ohm
• Cable drive capability: Up to 100 m (328 ft) after XLR connector
• Microphone length: 19 mm (0.75 in); 59 mm (2.3 in) (incl. connector)
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 135 dB
• Weight: 22 g (0.78 oz) (without cable)
• Cable length: 3 m
• Dynamic Range: Typ. 116 dB
• S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 79 dB(A)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)
• Current consumption: 2.60 mA