DPA 4041-SP Omnidirectional Large Diaphragm Microphone, P48

Product overview

The DPA 4041-SP is a large diaphragm omnidirectional condenser microphone for 48 V phantom power that handles high sound pressure levels with no distortion and gives a natural and transparent sound.

It features the MMC4041 large diaphragm capsule. The diaphragm and housing are both made from stainless steel, which gives the capsule a unique immunity against ambient temperature variations, and the precision-made back plate sits in a quartz insulator for maximum electrical stability.

The frequency response runs from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a 4 - 6 dB soft boost around 8 kHz, the self-noise is an extremely low 8 dB(A), and SPL handling reaches 134 dB SPL before clipping. The MMC4041 capsule can be unscrewed from the MMP4000-SP preamplifier, which allows the preamp to be exchanged.

Key features

• Handles high sound pressure levels with no distortion
• Natural and transparent sound
• Large diaphragm with enhanced SPL handling
• Stainless steel diaphragm and housing: immunity against temperature variations
• Back plate in a quartz insulator for electrical stability
• Extremely low self-noise of 8 dB(A)
• Capsule unscrews from the MMP4000-SP preamp

Made for

• Studio and stage recording with a large diaphragm omni
• High-SPL sources
• Stereo pairs (also available as the matched 3532-SP kit)
• Recording where ambient temperatures vary

In the box

• 4041-SP omnidirectional large diaphragm microphone, P48

DPA 4041-SP: frequently asked questions

What makes the 4041-SP special?

Its MMC4041 capsule has a stainless steel diaphragm and housing for immunity against ambient temperature variations and a back plate in a quartz insulator for maximum electrical stability.

How quiet is it?

The equivalent noise level is a maximum of 8 dB(A), with a typical dynamic range of 118 dB.

How much level can it handle?

It handles high sound pressure levels with no distortion: 123 dB SPL RMS at THD < 1%, and 134 dB SPL peak at THD 10%.

How is it powered?

It is designed to work in a standard 48 V phantom power environment, with 2.2 mA current consumption, and drives cables up to 100 m (328 ft).

Can the preamp be changed?

Yes. The MMC4041 large diaphragm capsule can be unscrewed from the MMP4000-SP preamplifier, which allows you to exchange the preamp.

Where can I buy the DPA 4041-SP in India?

The DPA 4041-SP is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Studio recording

Recording engineers wanting a natural, transparent omni.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone at the source.
2. Connect the XLR and switch on P48.
3. Set the gain; self-noise is only 8 dB(A).

Tip: The response has a 4 - 6 dB soft boost around 8 kHz.

Workflow 2: Loud sources

Engineers miking high-SPL sources.

Connections

Setup

1. Position the microphone close to the source.
2. Set the gain with headroom.

Tip: Handles up to 134 dB SPL peak.

Workflow 3: Stereo pair

Engineers recording ensembles and rooms in stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Set up two 4041-SP as a stereo pair.
2. Connect both channels and match the gains.

Tip: The 3532-SP kit holds two matched 4041-SP microphones.

Workflow 4: Changing temperatures

Location and venue recording.

Connections

Setup

1. Set up as usual; the stainless steel capsule resists temperature variations.
2. Record.

Tip: The quartz-insulated back plate keeps it electrically stable.

Workflow 5: Long cable runs

Live and installed recording.

Connections

Setup

1. Run the cable to the console.
2. Switch on P48 and set the gain.

Tip: Cable drive capability is 100 m (328 ft).

Workflow 6: Exchanging the preamp

Users of the DPA modular system.

Connections

Setup

1. Unscrew the MMC4041 capsule from the MMP4000-SP.
2. Fit it to the exchange preamp.

Tip: The preamp can be exchanged while the capsule stays the same.