DPA 4015A
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Essential Information About the DPA 4015A Microphone
Essential Information About the DPA 4015A Microphone
- Wide cardioid capsule offering a broader pickup area, ideal between omni and cardioid
- Linear frequency response on and off axis for a natural sound image
- Handles extreme levels with a max SPL of 152 dB and built-in -20 dB attenuator
- "Reference Standard" modular system with interchangeable capsule, handmade in Denmark
Manufacturer Information
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A "Wide Cardioid" Variant from DPA's 4000 Series
The 4015A is part of DPA's prestigious "Reference Standard" series, alongside the 4011 (cardioid), from which it inherits its sonic DNA. This wide cardioid version was designed to capture more space and natural reverberation while maintaining the precise localization typical of the 4000 series capsules.
Who Is It For and What Is It For?
Designed for studio, classical recording, post-production, and demanding live use, the 4015A excels on grand pianos, acoustic guitars, percussion, and marimbas, as drum overheads, but also on vocals (singing, voice-over, dubbing) where its richness in the low end flatters many timbres. Its openness facilitates placement in ensembles and orchestras when a classic cardioid seems too narrow.
Features and Key Advantages
Wide Aperture, Stable Image
The wide cardioid pattern captures a broader sound field without sacrificing stereo coherence. The exemplary off-axis linearity ensures peripheral sounds remain true to the original timbre, simply attenuated, for more natural mixes and less corrective EQ.
Massive Headroom and Immediate Control
The 4015A handles very high levels before clipping. Its -20 dB pad located at the center of the XLR connector allows output reduction to protect your preamps when dealing with powerful sources (percussion, brass, close proximity to drummers).
Modular Ecosystem and Reliability
Based on the "Reference Standard" architecture, it features an interchangeable capsule and Danish handcrafted construction. This ensures exemplary longevity and tonal consistency when combining multiple DPA microphones within the same setup.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 20 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | studio microphone | Color | Black |
| Directionality | wide cardioid | Built-in attenuator (pad) | -20 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 - 20,000 Hz | Output impedance | 200 Ohm |
| Max SPL | 152 dB | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the DPA 4015A suitable for recording a grand piano?
Its wide cardioid pattern allows capturing more space around a grand piano. The frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz reproduces the full range of the instrument.
What difference does a wide cardioid pattern make?
This pattern opens up the captured field more than a classic cardioid, while maintaining precise localization. The off-axis linearity preserves the timbre of peripheral sounds, with natural attenuation.
Is the -20 dB pad useful for percussion?
The -20 dB pad integrated into the center of the XLR connector reduces the output level for powerful sources. It can thus protect preamps when faced with percussion, brass instruments, or close proximity to drums. The microphone can handle up to 152 dB SPL before clipping.
Can it be used as a drum overhead?
With a maximum SPL of 152 dB and its -20 dB attenuator, this microphone is suitable for the high levels generated in drum overhead applications.
What connectivity and impedance does this DPA microphone have?
The connection is via XLR, with an output impedance of 200 ohms. The Reference Standard architecture is based on an interchangeable capsule.
