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4006-TL Omni Microphone, P48, Transformerless

Five year warranty

  • detailed and natural reproduction
  • high sensitivity and low noise-floor
  • excellent for concert halls and spot miking for acoustical instruments 

   

DPA 4006 is one of the most popular types in the DPA microphone range and is a worldwide reference thanks to its precise, detailed and natural reproduction. For more than 20 years it has impressed studio owners and broadcasters as well as musicians and engineers thanks to its transparent sound quality. It is one of the most sought after studio microphones in the industry - and the one that gives you the most value for your money.

In striving to achieve an even cleaner sound, the 4006-TL is equipped with a state-of-the-art transformerless preamplifier and is powered via a standard 48 V Phantom Power supply. This design increases the sensitivity and provides an extended low-frequency handling capability (15 Hz to 20 kHz ±2 dB). All components in this construction are very carefully selected to fulfil the demand for optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion even at very high sound pressure levels and at complex passages in the music.

The applications of 4006-TL are numerous: AB stereo pair for symphonic concert hall recordings, close mic on instruments such as grand piano, guitar, double bass, percussion and speech/vocals, just to mention a few examples where a 4006-TL will give more detail and more open resolution.

With the acoustic modification accessories it is possible to gain different frequency responses and directional characteristics with just one 4006-TL. You simply change a grid and it will influence the sound field acoustically without any phase shift, noise or distortion, that any electrical filter will introduce.

4006-TL is a product for sound engineers with demands for high quality. The precise reproduction, total transparency and natural-sounding clarity of this microphone will provide you with a lifetime of satisfying listening.

If you have a 4006, you can upgrade to 4006-TL. The upgrade includes a factory-based retrofitting to the DPA 4006-TL with transformerless preamplifier, close-miking grid, DPA 4006-TL type ring, calibration chart and new mic case.

Specifications for 4006-TL Omni Microphone, P48, Transformerless

Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
Principle of operation: Pressure
Cartridge type: 16 mm (0.63 in) pre-polarised condenser
Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 15 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 35 mV/Pa; -29 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 15 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 17 dB(A))
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 27 dB (max. 29 dB)
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 79 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.5% THD up to 129 dB SPL peak, <1% THD up to 135 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range: Typ. 120 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 143 dB
Output impedance: <200 ohm
Cable drive capability: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
Power supply: Phantom P48
Current consumption: 2.60 mA
Connector: 3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)
Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)
Capsule diameter: 16 mm (0.63 in)
Microphone length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Operating temperature range: -40 to +70° C (-40 to +158° F)

Diagrams for 4006-TL Omni Microphone, P48, Transformerless

On-axis response of DPA 4003 and 3503 fitted with APE L40B.On-axis response of DPA 4003 and 3503 fitted with APE L40B.
On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with the Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 fitted.On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with the Diffuse-field Grid DD0297 fitted.
On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL with Close-miking Grid DD0254On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL with Close-miking Grid DD0254
On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with the Near-field Grid DD0251 fitted.On-axis and diffuse-field responses of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with the Near-field Grid DD0251 fitted.
Diffuse-field response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Nose Cones UA0777 fitted.Diffuse-field response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Nose Cones UA0777 fitted.
On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L30B.On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L30B.
On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L50B.On-axis response of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L50B.
On-axis phase response of DPA 4006-TL plotted using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase response.On-axis phase response of DPA 4006-TL plotted using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase response.
Calculation of dynamic range of DPA 4006-TLCalculation of dynamic range of DPA 4006-TL
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Free-field Grid DD0251 fitted (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Free-field Grid DD0251 fitted (normalized).
Directional Characteristics of DPA 4006-TL with Close-miking Grid DD0254Directional Characteristics of DPA 4006-TL with Close-miking Grid DD0254
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Nose Cone UA0777 fitted (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 with Nose Cone UA0777 fitted (normalized).
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L30B (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L30B (normalized).
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L40B (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L40B (normalized).
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L50B (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with APE L50B (normalized).
Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with DD0297 (normalized).Directional characteristics of DPA 4006-TL and 3506 fitted with DD0297 (normalized).

The following products are related to 4006-TL Omni Microphone, P48, Transformerless

Accessories included

DD0251 Free-field Grid, Silver

The DD0251 is a Free-field Grid ideally suited for making all types of near-field recordings.

DD0254 Close-miking Grid, Trapezoid, Silver

DD0254 is a grid for close-miking applications, which gives a soft reproduction of the high frequencies.

UA0638 Windscreen for 4003/06

The windscreen is made of expanded foam (25-30 pores per inch). The expanded foam ensures that the windscreen does not attenuate the higher frequencies more than the tolerance field of the microphone frequency response.

UA0639 Microphone Clip

The UA0639 is of a traditional design, but with additional modifications, that ensure a tighter and firmer grip on the microphone, while still enabling it to be secured and removed repeatedly with ease.

Accessories available

UA0836 Stereo Boom with Holders

The UA0836 is a precision-crafted microphone boom for secure mounting of microphone pairs for A-B stereo recordings.

UA0837 Stereo Boom

The UA0837 is a precision-crafted microphone boom for secure mounting of microphone pairs for A-B stereo recordings.

UA0777 Nose Cone

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

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