The DPA 4004 High Spl, High Voltage Omnidirectional Microphone. Total acoustical transparency and ultra-high SPL handling capability.

The DPA 4004 High-SPL Omnidirectional Microphone is an omnidirectional hi-voltage (130 V) close-miking specialist with an extended on-axis frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz (±2 dB). The 4004 is a Reference condenser microphone specially designed to handle extremely high sound pressure levels - up to 168 dB SPL before clipping occurs. It has an unbeatable dynamic range of 124 dB from the noise floor to 1% THD and an extended headroom of 20 dB up to clipping level due to the special hi-voltage powering system. The 4004 is acoustically identical with the reference microphone Type 4007, but differs in the powering system and the fact that the 4004 has a transformerless output. The DPA 4004 is totally transparent and is the perfect choice in all close-miking recording situations regardless of the sound source. It is often the first choice for picking up drums, percussion and brass instruments, whenever the natural and non-distorted result is paramount. Type 4004 is, due to its linear qualities, also used as a reference microphone in both microphone comparisons and acoustic test equipment. The DPA 4004 is an industry favourite in recording and sound reinforcement applications whenever the natural, non-distorted result is paramount.

The main features of the DPA 4004 include:

• Extreme Peak Handling Capability - the perfect choice in all close miking recording situations regardless of the sound source
• UA0658 Windscreen for 4004/07 and UA0639 Microphone Clip included
• Linear Frequency Response - The exceptional linear frequency response results in accurate, transparent signal reproduction regardless of mic position
• Principle of operation: Pressure
• Cartridge type: 12 mm (0.47 in) pre-polarised condenser
• Power supply: 130 V via HMA5000
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 10 Hz - 40 kHz up to 152 dB SPL peak
• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 24 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 36 dB (max. 38 dB)
• Capsule diameter: 12 mm (0.47)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.5% up to 142 dB SPL peak, <1% up to 148 dB SPL peak
• Preamplifier frequency range: 20 Hz to 50 kHz ±0.2 dB
• Output impedance: <75 Ohm
• Cable drive capability: From microphone to HMA5000: Up to 20 m (6 ft) From HMA5000: Up to 300 m (984 ft)
• Microphone length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 168 dB SPL peak (f<4 kHz)
• Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)
• Dynamic Range: Typ. 124 dB
• S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 70 dB
• Connector: 4-pin modified XLR-M (High Voltage)