DPA ST4011C Matched Stereo Pair, 4011C Compact Cardioid Microphones

Product overview

The DPA ST4011C is a stereo pair of 4011C Compact Cardioid Microphones, the worldwide reference standard for extreme sound level handling, designed to be hidden from view.

The diminutive design and high performance of the 4011C make it an outstanding choice for unobtrusively miking all types of television, film, theatre, concert and studio performances. Capable of handling high SPLs without distortion, the microphone is tailored for close-miking applications and minimises bleed from other instruments, and it excels when used to spot-mike larger orchestras.

In film and TV studios the 4011C is excellent for off-camera voice recording and Foley work. For live on-camera recordings its matte black finish gives a classic yet inconspicuous appearance, and for sound reinforcement in concert halls, theatres and houses of worship it provides clean, natural sound while reducing the noticeable effect of lighting reflection.

The 4011 is renowned for optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion, with a true first-order cardioid pattern. Like all DPA modular pencil microphones, each capsule can be combined with any DPA pencil microphone preamp.

Key features

• Two 4011C compact cardioid microphones supplied as a stereo pair
• Reference standard for extreme sound level handling
• Diminutive design, matte black finish, inconspicuous on camera
• Minimises bleed from other instruments
• Modular flexibility: any DPA pencil microphone preamp

Made for

• Television, film, theatre, concert and studio performances
• Spot-miking larger orchestras
• Off-camera voice recording and Foley work
• Sound reinforcement in concert halls, theatres and houses of worship

In the box

• 2 x DPA 4011C Compact Cardioid Microphone (stereo pair)

DPA ST4011C: frequently asked questions

Why choose the compact 4011C?

It is designed to be hidden from view: its diminutive size and matte black finish keep it inconspicuous on camera and on stage.

Can it handle very loud sources?

Yes. The 4011C is the worldwide reference standard for extreme sound level handling and handles high SPLs without distortion.

Is it useful in post-production?

Yes. In film and TV studios it is excellent for off-camera voice recording and Foley work.

Does stage lighting affect it?

The matte black finish reduces the noticeable effect of lighting reflection.

Where can I buy the DPA ST4011C in India?

The DPA ST4011C is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Spot-miking a larger orchestra

Recording and broadcast engineers.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphones at the sections to spot.
2. Connect them.
3. Blend with the main pickup.

Tip: The cardioid minimises bleed from other instruments.

Workflow 2: Hidden pair for TV and film

Production sound teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Hide the compact microphones near the action.
2. Connect.
3. Record.

Tip: Classic yet inconspicuous on camera.

Workflow 3: Off-camera voice

Film and TV studios.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone in front of the speaker.
2. Connect and set the gain.
3. Record.

Tip: Excellent for off-camera voice recording.

Workflow 4: Foley

Post-production sound teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone close to the action.
2. Connect.
3. Record the effects.

Tip: Handles high SPLs without distortion.

Workflow 5: Theatre and house of worship sound reinforcement

Venue sound teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphones discreetly.
2. Connect them.
3. Set the gain.

Tip: Clean, natural sound with less lighting reflection.

Workflow 6: Close miking loud instruments

Live and studio engineers.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone close to the source.
2. Connect.
3. Set the gain.

Tip: Reference standard for extreme sound level handling.