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.
- Modularity – interchangable capsules and preamplifiers
- Up to 120 dB dynamic range
- RF rejection between >60 and >40 dB
- Linear frequency response
- High SPL
- Superior gain before feedback
4011A Specs
| Directional pattern | Cardioid |
| Principle of operation | Pressure Gradient |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser, |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Frequency range ±2dB | 40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 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 |
| Output impedance | 200 Ω |
| 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 | 2.8mA |
| Connector | XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase |
| Colour | Matte Black |
| Weight | 158 g (5.6 oz) |
| Microphone 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% |