The d:facto™ series brings true studio sound to the live stage and broadcasting studio. These mics are available in an extremely linear version as well as in a version with a high-end boost. The modular nature of the d:facto™ series allows you to switch the capsule as well as the adapter, making it the most flexible vocal microphone available on the market.
Engineered especially for vocal performances onstage, the d:facto™ holds a supercardioid capsule that is designed to reproduce every nuance of the human voice transparently, consistently and thrillingly. There are two versions available. The d:facto™ Linear Vocal Microphone (4018VL) is extremely linear. The d:facto™ Vocal Microphone (4018V) is linear but with a high-end boost. The 4018V is often chosen because it ‘cuts through’ on a broadcasting set, where the content typically ends up transmitted to built-in television speakers with limited audio quality.
The microphone features an isolation-optimized supercardioid polar pattern. This directional characteristic offers the best of two worlds – from cardioid and supercardioid patterns. These mics can handle loud vocals with three-step pop-protection grid and best-in-class low handling noise. They also offer excellent sonic reproduction with all the detail and balanced linear phase and frequency response users have grown to trust for DPA Microphones.
With the unique ability to use the same mic head for both wired and wireless use, the d:facto™ Vocal Microphone sets a new standard in performance and flexibility among high isolation stage mics. With DPA’s pedigree of key features such as extraordinary natural sound, perfectly uniform supercardioid directionality and extreme sound level handling, the d:facto™ Vocal Microphone is equally at home in sound reinforcement and recording applications. The phantom powered DPA handle is a state-of-the-art electronic design with a total transparent sound and SPL handling up to 160 dB.
*The Microphone only comes in black. There are no other colour options.
The d:facto™ Vocal Microphone Adaptor System
Wired DPA Handle - Normal wired XLR operation
SL1 - Shure/Sony/Lectrosonics/Line6
WI2 - Wisycom
SE2 - Sennheiser 2000/6000/9000/evolution/D1
SE5 - Sennheiser 5200
DPA Microphones d:facto™ 4018V Softboost Supercardioid Mic
Directional pattern
Supercardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Effective frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in)
100 Hz - 16 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz. Permanent 3rd order low-cut filter at 80 Hz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
5 mV/Pa; -46 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 21 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 120 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
160 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance
100 Ω
Minimum load impedance
1 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 50 dB at 1 kHz
Power supply (for full performance)
48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption
Max. 2 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color
Matte black
Weight
309 g (10.9 oz)
Microphone diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)
Capsule diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length
205 mm (8.1 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8 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%
2-Year warranty by serial number. Does not cover wear and tear by analysis of DPA Microphones A/S. Two-way shipping to be borned by buyer unless product is found to be defective by manufacturing defects.