DPA 4018VL-B-B01
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Polar pattern: Super cardioid
Operating principle: Pressure gradient
Capsule type: Pre-polarised condenser
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third-order high-pass filter at 80 Hz
Frequency range:, +/-2 dB, at 12 cm (4.7 in) 100 Hz - 16 kHz
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 Pa (max. 21 dB (A))
S / N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 75 dB (A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% up to 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 160 dB
Output impedance: 100
Minimum load impedance: 1 k
Cable drive capability: 100 m
Output balance: Impedance matching principle with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB at 1 kHz
Power supply (for full power): 48 V phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption: max. 2 mA
Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shielding, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Colour: Matt black
Microphone diameter: 52 mm (2.05 inches)
Capsule diameter: 19 mm
Microphone length: 205 mm
Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8 V
Polarity: + V on pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range: -40 ° C to 45 ° C (-40 ° F to 113 ° F)
Relative humidity (RH): up to 90%
Weight: 0.309kg
The d:facto series provides a true studio sound on the live stage and in the broadcast studio. These microphones are available in an extremely linear version as well as a version with presence boost. The modularity of the d:facto series allows capsule and adapter replacement, making it the most flexible vocal microphone on the market.
The d:facto was specially designed for vocals on stage. It has a supercardioid capsule that reproduces every nuance of the human voice in a transparent, unadulterated and captivating way. Two versions are available. The d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone (4018VL) is extremely linear. The d:facto Vocal Microphone (4018V) is linear, but with a presence boost. The 4018V is often chosen because it cuts through in the recording studio, where the content is usually sent to in-built TV speakers with limited audio quality.
Apart from linearity/boost, these microphones are identical. Both versions offer an isolation-optimised supercardioid polar pattern. This polar pattern offers the best of both worlds - cardioid and supercardioid. These microphones are equipped with a three-stage pop protection grille for loud vocals and offer the lowest handling noise in their class. They also offer excellent sound reproduction with all the detail, balanced linear phase and frequency response that users have always relied on from DPA microphones.
Properties
| Characteristic: | Supercardioid |
|---|---|
| Switches: | No |
| Tube: | No |
| Type of construction: | Capacitor |
| USB connection: | No |
Ansprechpartner:
DPA Microphones A/S
Kokkedal Industripark 101
DK-2980 Kokkedal
E-Mail: info-de@dpamicrophones.com
Web: https://www.dpamicrophones.com/de/
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1 review
25 August 2026 17:07
Fantastic microphone, 100% studio quality with stage-worthy side/rear rejection
This is the closest you can get to studio quality while on a noisy stage. In fact, I used it for studio recordings, in combination with a several times more expensive LDC, and for my band's female vocalist I actually preferred the DPA on some songs. Super smooth, extended, and somehow flattering, although it doesn't artificially boost the air band like some mics. I mostly use it to record our band live in 1 room, which we prefer, but mic bleed is of course an issue, as is the necessity to close mike everything, including the vocals - this microphone is the only one that can handle it with ease, has superb rejection of other instruments, and where they do end up on the vocal track, they don't sound weird, as the off-axis frequency spectrum is very uniform. Yes, it's expensive, but absolutely nothing in this category comes even close. For example, I did try a handheld Neumann but the DPA wins by a wide margin - better off axis rejection, more natural sound when singing up close. Summing up: highly recommended, as is the excellent service at Rockshop, great communication and very nice, helpful staff.