4015 Wide Cardioid Stereo Pair
A complete Stereo Pair with two carefully factory-matched d:dicate™ 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Even though the standard tolerances on d:dicate™ series are extremely low, a stereo match is even closer. These mics are matched within ±1 dB on both frequency response and sensitivity. The pair comes with two 4015 mics, clips and windscreens in a Peli™ Case.
The d:dicate™ 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone
The off-axis characteristics of the MMC4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone Capsule are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.
Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recording orchestras or other ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice. This is the often ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba, and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely compliments many voices.
ST4015A Stereo Pair
Our wide cardioid microphones are capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels before clipping occurs. The d:dicate™ 4015A Wide Cardioid Microphone even includes a 20 dB pad switch in the center of the XLR connector to prevent overloading of the mic amplifier.
The foam design in the heavy-duty transportation box allows for fast and easy exchange of the microphone/accessory inlays.
4015A Specs
| Directional pattern | Wide 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% |