The d:dicate 3511A Stereo Kit with 4011A Cardioid Microphones by DPA is a kit designed for use when capturing instruments or vocals in recording and live sound reinforcement applications. The 3511A kit includes two frequency matched 4011A cardioid microphones, two UA0897 shock mounts, two UA0896 foam windscreens, two UA0961 microphone holders, one DUA0019 spacer for stereo boom, and one UA0837 stereo boom excluding holders
Main Benefits
- 2 X Cardioid Condenser Microphones
- Total Transparency
- Detailed High-Frequency Character
- For Live Sound & Recording
- Transparent Output Stage
- Cardioid pickup pattern provides maximum separation between sound sources
- Equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments, and vocals
- Flat on-axis frequency response and high-quality phase response
- 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to attenuate the output of the microphone
Description
The wide and versatile d:dicate™ Microphone series is legendary in the high-end recording and film production industry. Delivering clean, accurate sound, the mics in this series are used by professionals, who understand sound and insist on only using the best.
We have collected our award-winning d:dicate™ Recording Microphones in specialized stereo kits that contain the mics and accessories you need to capture fantastic sound no matter what your need. All kits are matched within either ±0.5 dB or ±1 dB depending on the kit you choose.
3511A Stereo Kit with 4011A Cardioids
This is a complete stereo kit with two d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Microphones, carefully factory-matched within ±1 dB on frequency response and sensitivity in the microphone’s entire frequency bandwidth. The kit includes mics, windscreens, boom, holders, clips, and much more.
The d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Microphone is 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 4011 Cardioid Microphone
The principal appeal of the 4011 Cardioid Microphone is its directional quality and attention to detail. This mic makes everything sounds like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources.
It 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.
Tech Specs
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): 40 Hz - 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(A))
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
Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 159 dB
Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB
Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
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 performance): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption: 2.8 mA
Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7 in)
Maximum 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 (frequency response and sensitivity): ±1 dB
Phase deviation for kit: < 10°
4011A Frequency response
Typical on and off-axis response of a d:dicate™ 4011A Cardioid Microphone
Contents
- 2 x 4011A Cardioid Microphone
- 2 x Microphone Shock Mount
- 2 x UA0896 Windscreen for 0.75" (19mm) Microphones
- 2 x Microphone Holder
- DUA0019 Spacer for Stereo Boom 0.75
- Stereo Boom
