DPA Microphones
DPA 4041-SP
Omni large-diaphragm pencil condenser (24 mm pressure capsule with stainless-steel diaphragm, phantom-powered preamp)
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power P48 (phantom power).
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Omni
- Sensitivity
- −23 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 100%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 100%
- Self-noise
- 8 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 90%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 91%
- Max SPL
- 123 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 8%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 7%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 100% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 98% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 4% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
5 of 8; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the response image.
The page captions the graph "Typical on and off-axis response of a 4041-SP"; the curve is labelled "On-axis". Distance and room not stated. Drawn solid to 20 kHz, dotted above.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the polar image. Approximate
4041-SP polar pattern from the product page (no caption of its own); 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the product page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | pressure (omni), 24 mm, stainless-steel diaphragmCapsule diameter 24 mm (1 in); "Principle of operation: Pressure". | |
| Sensitivity | −23 dBV/Pa (70 mV/Pa)nominal, ±2 dB at 250 Hz. "70 mV/Pa; -23 dB re. 1 V/Pa". | |
| Self-noise | 8 dB(A)max.. "Max. 8 dB(A) re. 20 µPa"; no typical figure. | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 20 dBITU-R BS.468-4, max. | |
| Max SPL | 123 dB SPLTHD < 1%, RMS; also 126 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 134 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak | |
| Dynamic range | 118 dBtyp. | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohmrated, stated as "< 200 Ω" | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzEffective range ±2 dB: "20 Hz - 20 kHz with 4 - 6 dB soft boost at 8 kHz". | |
| Powering | P48 (phantom power)From the product name ("4041 Omnidirectional Large Diaphragm Microphone, P48") and Recording Hacks ("MMP4000-SP - phantom-powered head amp"). The table itself says "Power supply (for full performance): Via external Power supply". | |
| Current draw | 2.2 mA"2.20 mA". | |
| Connector | XLR-3M"3-pin XLR-M". | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Dimensions | 24 × 170 mmCapsule diameter 24 mm × microphone length 170 mm; the body diameter is not given. | |
| Cable drive capability | 100 m (328 ft) | |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 45 °C | |
| Relative humidity | Up to 90% | |
| From the product page (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Parts | MMC4041 capsule head (24 mm, stainless-steel diaphragm) on the MMP4000-SP phantom-powered head amplifier. The same capsule fits the MMP4000-S (130 V supply) and MMP4000-T (valve) head amps. | |
Documents
- 4041 Omnidirectional Large Diaphragm Microphone, P48product page specifications
- Typical on and off-axis response of a 4041-SPgraph image
- 4041-SP polar patterngraph image
- DPA 4041-SRecording Hacks microphone page
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © DPA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.