{"product_id":"dpa-4015-wide-cardioid-microphone","title":"DPA 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDPA 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPA 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone bridges the gap between omnidirectional and directional pickup patterns, offering a unique solution for versatile recording applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining characteristic is exceptionally linear off-axis response, a rare quality that ensures sound sources outside the primary pickup area are captured with authentic tonal accuracy, merely softened rather than coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means any leakage or ambient sound remains faithful to its source, providing natural, transparent audio reproduction without the tonal shifts common in traditional cardioid designs. Ideal for studios, live sound, and broadcast environments where balanced directionality and honest sound capture matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPA 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone is also available in the compact version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Profile - wide pickup area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional ambience pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional for vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDirectional pattern: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Directional pattern\"\u003eWide cardioid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrinciple of operation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Principle of operation\"\u003ePressure gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Cartridge type\"\u003ePre-polarized condenser\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrequency response: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Frequency response\"\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEffective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in)\"\u003e40 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz\"\u003e10 mV\/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V\/Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent noise level, A-weighted: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Equivalent noise level, A-weighted\"\u003eTyp. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4\"\u003eTyp. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Distortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%\"\u003e136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDynamic range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Dynamic range\"\u003eTyp. 121 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMax. SPL, THD 10%: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Max. SPL, THD 10%\"\u003e159 dB SPL peak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSwitchable attenuator, filters etc.: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Switchable attenuator, filters etc.\"\u003e0 dB \/ -20 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRated output impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Rated output impedance\"\u003e200 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum load impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Minimum load impedance\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCable drive capability: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Cable drive capability\"\u003e100 m (328 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOutput balance principle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Output balance principle\"\u003eImpedance balancing with Active Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon mode rejection ratio (CMRR): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)\"\u003e\u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePower supply (for full performance): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Power supply (for full performance)\"\u003eP48 (Phantom Power)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent consumption: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Current consumption\"\u003e2.8 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnector: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Connector\"\u003eXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Weight\"\u003e158 g (5.6 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMicrophone diameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Microphone diameter\"\u003e19 mm (0.75 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapsule diameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Capsule diameter\"\u003e19 mm (0.75 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMicrophone length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Microphone length\"\u003e170 mm (6.7 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum output voltage, RMS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Maximum output voltage, RMS\"\u003e\u0026gt; 5 V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePolarity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Polarity\"\u003e+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Temperature range\"\u003e-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelative humidity (RH): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Relative humidity (RH)\"\u003eUp to 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity)\"\u003e±1 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePhase deviation for kit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Phase deviation for kit\"\u003e\u0026lt; 10°\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColours: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Colors\"\u003eMatte black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DPA Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47884746752194,"sku":"4015A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2631\/5568\/files\/4015a-ddicate-4015a-wide-cardioid-microphone.jpg?v=1781688029","url":"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/dpa-4015-wide-cardioid-microphone","provider":"Solotech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}