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DPA Microphones Introduces The New d:dicate Recording Microphone Range

New capsules include MMC4018 supercardioid and MMC4007 omnidirectional

DPA Microphones has announced the launch of the d:dicate Recording Microphone range, including the new modular MMC4018 supercardioid capsule, the counterpart to the MMC4018V capsule used in the company’s d:facto vocal microphone.

The d:dicate range also includes the well-known MMC4007 hi-SPL omnidirectional capsule, previously known as 4007, now in a modular version. Widely used for measurement purposes, this capsule has an very wide dynamic range and can handle extremely high sound pressure levels.

Both capsules are widely used for picking up drums, percussion, brass instruments, and for measurement purposes—and both are entirely compatible with other d:dicate preamplifiers.

Completing the d:dicate line-up are microphones from the familiar DPA Reference Standard series, which has been absorbed into the d:dicate range with all former Reference Standard products now carrying d:dicate branding. These include the modular 4000 and 2000 series, which are manufactured to perform within very narrow tolerances and offer exceptional linear frequency responses, high SPL and superior gain before feedback.

Within the 4000 series there are a wide variety of capsules including the new 4018 supercardiod, 4017 shotgun, 4015 wide cardioid, 4011 cardioid and 4006 omnidirectional.

The 2000 series consists of two twin diaphragm capsules – the 2011 cardioid and the 2006 omni versions that are rooted in the design technology of DPA’s miniature capsules. All these capsules can be combined with an A pre-amp, a B pre-amp with low cut and high boost filters, and a C pre-amp, which is a compact version for discrete miking.

Christian Poulsen, CEO of DPA Microphones, says: “Our new d:dicate Recording Microphone range gives customers the ultimate in flexibility as any microphone in the range can easily be transformed into a new variant simply by choosing a different capsule or preamplifier. Customers will also find that owning several capsules is more cost effective than purchasing a completely new microphone.

“By gathering these microphones into a specific group, d:dicate now joins our other established product groups: d:fine headset microphones, d:vote 4099 instrument microphones and d:facto vocal microphones.”

New accessories have also been developed for the d:dicate Recording Microphone range, including modular active cables (MMP-ER with rear cable entry and MMP-ES with side cable entry) plus modular active booms (MMP-F) that are compatible with all d:dicate capsules.

These new microphone solutions can be used in many different situations, for example as a podium microphone on a desktop or podium, suspended for high-end capture or on elegant stage stands. The active booms come in several lengths and configurations with flexible gooseneck and XLR termination, while the new active cable only adds a centimeter to the capsule, making it even more discreet than the compact C pre-amp, while giving comparable performance.

“It was difficult to split the preamplifier construction and make an ultra-compact head without sacrificing the sound quality,” Poulsen adds. “However, we succeeded and now customers can have DPA’s renowned sound quality across many applications where we have not been widely used before, for example installation, concert halls, on stage, etc.”

The two new capsules and new accessories in DPA’s d:dicate Recording Microphones range will be available in August, 2013. Former Reference Standard capsules and preamplifiers now included in the d:dicate range are available now.

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