DPA 4011A

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DPA 4011A

DPA

4011A

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 149515
Brand: DPA
Model: 4011A
Price: $1,923.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The 4011A is a serious mic for serious recordings. If you’re tracking acoustic guitars, drum overheads, or anything needing pristine detail and transparency, this is a top contender. It's a workhorse known for its exceptional accuracy and build quality – expect a premium-priced tool that will last.

Product Description

  • DPA d: dicate 4011A
  • Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
  • Well suited for acoustic guitar and as a drum overhead microphone
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
  • -40 dB re 1 V/Pa
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm
  • SPL max.159 dB SPL
  • Pad switch: - 20 dB
  • XLR connection

*Note:* requires 48 V phantom power.

PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response for detailed acoustic instruments
  • • Robust, all-steel construction ensures lasting durability
  • • Cardioid pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection
  • • DPA's renowned clarity delivers a truly natural sound
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most users
  • • Requires 48V phantom power, limiting compatibility with some interfaces
  • • Cardioid pattern isn't ideal for all stereo miking situations

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Key Features

Mic Type Small Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 159 dB SPL
Sensitivity 10 mV/Pa, -40 dB re 1 V/Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 290 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 4011A generally offers a more refined and detailed sound with tighter imaging, but the C451 can have a warmer, slightly more vintage character.
Absolutely, its sensitivity and low self-noise make it well-suited for quieter instruments, though proper gain staging is still crucial.
While accurate, 'clinical' doesn't mean sterile; it means incredibly neutral and transparent, capturing the source precisely without coloration – a huge benefit for critical tracking.

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