DPA 4006C Omnidirectional Microphone with Compact Preamp

Wherever a small, lightweight, inconspicuous microphone for top-quality recording is required, the compact design and clean, transparent sound of DPA's versatile 4006C makes it a great choice. These small-bodied mics offer full-bodied sound, and are particularly popular as A-B stereo pairs in concert halls where quality recordings can sometimes be compromised by classic architecture.

The 4006C can be mounted, hung or concealed to create clean, transparent recordings. It is ideal in theatres, opera and concert halls or places of worship where there is a live audience, and for film applications, both in the studio and on location. These mics are also popular with musicians for close-miking instruments such as double bass, trumpet and piano. At the same time they are wonderful for ambience miking on soundstages, in sports stadiums and other environments where audience sound needs to be recorded.

A selection of acoustic modification accessories, including nose cone and interchangeable protection grids, allows the 4006C to be acoustically transformed into different microphone versions, making it the most multifaceted mic in your collection and a tremendous value. By simply changing a grid, it is possible to gain several unique frequency responses and directional characteristics from a single mic. Furthermore, these grids and elements will not produce any phase shift, noise or distortion that would otherwise be introduced by an electrical filter.

Features

• Acoustic authenticity
• Linear throughout a large frequency bandwidth
• Detailed and natural reproduction
• High sensitivity and low noise floor
• Excellent for concert halls and spot miking acoustical instruments
• Modular flexibility

Specifications

• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
• Principle of operation: Pressure
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 40 mV/Pa; -28 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)
• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 79 dB(A)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 134 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 119 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 140 dB
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kohm
• Output impedance: < 200 ohm
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 50 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: 63 g (2.2 oz)
• Diameter: 16 to 19 mm (0.63 to 0.75")
• Capsule diameter: 16 mm (0.63")
• Length: 64 mm (2.5")
• Output voltage, RMS: > 4 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: ± 0,5 dB
• Phase deviation for kit: < 5°