Mic Reviews

Sound Advice by Brent Handy Contributing Writer October 03, 2011

DPA Microphones 4052

The DPA Type 4052 Compact is an omnidirectional version of the Type 4023. This mic uses the same type of capsule as the famous B&K 4006, but is preamplified using a build-in ultra-small thick-film mounted FET-preamplifier. The 4052 has its cable mounted behind the microphone axis for situations where the microphone needs to be suspended from its own cable.

DPA suggests that the Type 4052 is the perfect for on-camera or on-stage use where high definition audio is desired, in A-B Stereo pairs for ambient recording, etc.

There are many cable, connection and hardware options available.

Published Specs:

Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional

Frequency range: On-axis: 20Hz - 20kHz 12dB

Sensitivity: Nominally 30 mV/Pa (at 250Hz)

Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 15dB(A) re. 20 5Pa (max. 17dB(A))

Equivalent noise leve l CCIR 468-1: Typ. 27dB (max. 29dB)

Maximum sound pressure level: 135dB SPL peak

Total harmonic distortion: 125dB SPL peak (<0.5% THD)

Cable drive capability: Up to 100m (328ft)

Phase response: Phase matching between any two microphones: 1100 (50
Hz to 20kHz)
Cartridge lower limiting frequency (-3db): 3 to 5Hz

Output impedance: <300 Ohm

Weight: 20g (0.71oz) (without cable)

Microphone length: 19mm (0.75in); 38mm (1.5in) (incl. cable relief)

Microphone diameter: 16mm (0.63in)

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