{"product_id":"dpa-4018-supercardioid-microphone","title":"DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for professional broadcast, ENG, and film production, the DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphone delivers exceptional performance across booming, dialogue, interview, and podium applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts supercardioid polar pattern provides focused sound capture with excellent off-axis rejection, ideal for isolating talent in dynamic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modular accessory system enables quick configuration changes to suit your specific miking needs, whether you're capturing dialogue on set, conducting interviews, or managing audio at live events. Built to professional standards, the 4018 combines precision engineering with practical versatility for demanding production workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPA 4018 Supercardioid Microphoneis available in a compact version, or with an XLR connector mounted on either the rear or side of the microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow noise and high sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly directional for high isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost controlled supercardioid shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform, frequency independent directionality\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\"\u003eSupercardioid\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 30 cm (11.8 in): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)\"\u003e40 Hz - 18 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\"\u003e12 mV\/Pa; -38.4 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. 16 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 19 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. 23 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\u003eDistortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Distortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%\"\u003e134 dB SPL RMS, 137 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%\"\u003e142 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\u003eRated output impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Rated output impedance\"\u003e100 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\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; 40 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\"\u003e3.5 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\"\u003e109 g (3.8 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\"\u003e35 mm (1.38 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\"\u003e2.2 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":47885015023810,"sku":"4018A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2631\/5568\/files\/4018a-ddicate-4018a-supercardioid-microphone.jpg?v=1781688600","url":"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/dpa-4018-supercardioid-microphone","provider":"Solotech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}