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4006C Omni Microphone, Compact

Five year warranty

  • Neutrality
  • Versatility
  • Precision
  • Recording standard
     

Full-bodied sound from a small-bodied mic

Wherever a small, lightweight,  inconspicuous microphone for top-quality recording is required, the compact design and clean, transparent sound of our versatile 4006C makes it the perfect choice. They are particularly popular as A-B stereo pairs in concert halls where quality recordings can sometimes be compromised by classic architecture.

The 4006C can be mounted, hung or concealed to create clean, transparent recordings. It is ideal in theatres, opera and concert halls or places of worship where there is a live audience, and for film applications, both in the studio and on location. These mics are also popular with musicians for close-miking instruments such as double bass, trumpet and piano. At the same time they are wonderful for ambience miking on soundstages, in sports stadiums and other environments where audience sound needs to be recorded.

Several tools in one

A selection of acoustic modification accessories, including nose cone and interchangeable protection grids, allows the 4006C to be acoustically transformed into different microphone versions, making it the most multifaceted mic in your collection and a tremendous value. By simply changing a grid, it is possible to gain several unique frequency responses and directional characteristics from a single mic. Furthermore, these grids and elements will not produce any phase shift, noise or distortion that would otherwise be introduced by an electrical filter.

Also available as matched stereo pair

The ST4006C stereo pair is supplied in a specially designed PeliTM Case, the stereo matching is free of charge.

Specifications for 4006C Omni Microphone, Compact

Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
Principle of operation: Pressure
Catridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 40 mV/Pa; -28 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 79 dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 134 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range: Typ. 119 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 140 dB
Minimum load impedance: 2 kohm
Output impedance: < 200 ohm
Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 50 dB
Power supply (for full specifications): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption: 2.8 mA
Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color: Matte black
Weight: 63 g (2.2 oz)
Diameter: 16 to 19 mm (0.63 to 0.75 in)
Capsule diameter: 16 mm (0.63 in)
Length: 64 mm (2.5 in)
Output voltage, RMS: > 4 V
Polarity: +V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range: -40 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Relative Humidity (RH): Up to 90%
Matching tolerance: ± 0,5 dB
Phase deviation for kit: < 5°

Diagrams for 4006C Omni Microphone, Compact

On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006C with the pre-mounted, silver Near-field Grid DD0251 fittedOn-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006C with the pre-mounted, silver Near-field Grid DD0251 fitted
On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006C with the black Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 fittedOn-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006C with the black Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 fitted
On-axis response of DPA 4006C with the silver trapezoid Close-miking Grid DD0254On-axis response of DPA 4006C with the silver trapezoid Close-miking Grid DD0254
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C with the pre-mounted, silver Free-field Grid DD0251 fitted (normalized)Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C with the pre-mounted, silver Free-field Grid DD0251 fitted (normalized)
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C fitted with the black Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 (normalized)Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C fitted with the black Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 (normalized)
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C with the silver trapezoid Close-miking Grid DD0254Directional characteristics of DPA 4006C with the silver trapezoid Close-miking Grid DD0254
On-axis phase response of DPA 4006C plotted using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase responseOn-axis phase response of DPA 4006C plotted using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase response

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Accessories available

UA0777 Nose Cone

The Nose Cone UA0777 is specially designed for use with 4003 and 4006.

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