DPA 4098 CORE Supercardiod Gooseneck Mic - XLR / 18in

About: DPA 4098 CORE Supercardiod Gooseneck Mic - XLR / 18in

DPA gooseneck microphones have quickly become a very popular choice for podium mics as well as for conference room usage as either tabletop or ceiling mount.

These microphones have, on numerous occasions, been the preferred type to turn to when high speech intelligibility is paramount. This for instance is the fact at parliaments where multiple languages are to be simultaneous interpreted and the interpreters must catch every word and nuances of the spoken word and in a split second deliver the perfect translation.

In conference use, boardroom applications and videoconference situations the DPA mics gives you trouble-free installations and delivers pristine, clear sound.

DPA's gooseneck microphone solutions are primarily for the installation segment.

4098 CORE Supercardioid Microphones

CORE by DPA technology has been added to the 4098 microphone, lifting sound quality even more, just like all of the other products using CORE technology. The 4098s dynamic range has been increased by 8 dB, so that the 1% THD is lifted significantly to 133 dB.

With very low noise and a high sensitivity, 4098 CORE Supercardioid Microphones offer the most clear, transparent, and natural sound available on the miniature mic market. The mics are capable of handling extremely high SPL before clipping, which allows the mic to deliver high speech intelligibility even when the speaker gets excited and starts to speak VERY loudly. With a linear response, low distortion and an extremely large dynamic range, these mics sound great no matter how challenging the environment.

In addition, speaking into the side (off-axis) of the microphone doesn’t make the audio sound worse, it just drops the level of your voice.  

The 4098 CORE Supercardioid Microphone is available in many variants. It comes in either black or white, with either an XLR or a MicroDot termination and in five lengths ranging from 16 cm (6 in) to 122 cm (48 in).

Specifications

• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in): XLR-3M: 100 Hz - 15 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 8-15 kHz and permanent 2nd order low-cut filter at 80 Hz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB)
• Distortion, THD < 1% - CORE: 130 dB SPL RMS, 133 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range - CORE: Typ. 110 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 135 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: From XLR connector or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
• Cable drive capability: XLR-3M: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Signal balanced with XLR connector or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power) with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
• Connector: XLR-3M
• Color: Black
• Weight: 47 cm (18 in): 88 grams (3.1 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
• Microphone length: XLR-3M: 47 cm (18 in)
• Polarity: +V at MicroDot pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on XLR connector or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter)
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%