DPA Microphones d:facto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Microphone with SE5 Wireless Adapter, Black

How do you capture the essence of a live performance with studio-grade clarity and precision The d:facto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Microphone with SE5 Wireless Adapter is the answer for audio professionals who demand nothing less than the best. This high-quality, durable, and reliable microphone is a testament to DPA Microphones' commitment to innovation and professional audio recording.

Crafted for the discerning ear, the d:facto 4018VL boasts an extraordinarily natural sound profile, thanks to its perfectly uniform supercardioid directionality. This ensures high separation and extreme sound pressure level (SPL) handling, allowing the microphone to capture every nuance of the human voice with breathtaking detail. The supercardioid pattern is expertly designed to offer the ideal balance between the directivity of cardioid and supercardioid microphones, providing a focused pickup area with minimized side and rear sound interference.

The microphone's sleek design is complemented by a flexible adapter system that seamlessly fits most professional wireless systems, including the Sennheiser SKM5000 series. This compatibility makes the d:facto 4018VL a versatile choice for live performances, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement applications.

Engineered for onstage vocal performances, the d:facto 4018VL features a three-step pop-protection grid and best-in-class low handling noise, ensuring that your recordings are free from unwanted pops and handling sounds. The microphone's linear phase and frequency response are balanced meticulously, allowing audio engineers to shape the final sound to their preference without compromising the microphone's natural characteristics.

Whether you're performing in an intimate club or a grand concert hall, the d:facto 4018VL excels in any live setting. It offers a wider acceptance angle at the front, similar to a first-order cardioid, which translates to a generous work field with exceptional side and rear damping. This design choice eliminates the uncontrolled and nonlinear rear lobes that often lead to feedback issues with traditional supercardioid microphones.

For those who prefer a microphone with a high-end boost, the d:facto 4018V variant is available, featuring a subtle 3 dB boost at 12 kHz, ideal for cutting through in broadcasting environments with limited audio quality. Both versions of the d:facto microphone are designed to capture electrifying live performances and accurately replicate a singer's voice with transparency and excitement.

Supercardioid microphones like the d:facto 4018VL are renowned for their narrow angle of sensitivity, which is perfect for isolating the sound source on a busy stage. The unique DPA capsule technique reduces the sensitivity to off-axis sounds without coloring them, ensuring a pristine sound stage.

The d:facto 4018VL also addresses the proximity effect with finesse, maintaining a consistent bass response even when the microphone is close to the sound source. Additionally, precautions are taken to minimize sensitivity to wind, pop, and handling noises, which are common challenges for supercardioid microphones.

Whether you opt for a wired setup with the sleek d:facto Handle or prefer the flexibility of wireless with the d:facto Capsule and SE5 Wireless Adapter, the d:facto 4018VL adapts to your needs without sacrificing sound quality. The innovative adapter system by DPA Microphones ensures that your investment in exceptional sound is protected for years to come, offering compatibility with leading wireless mic solutions such as Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, and Wisycom.

In summary, the d:facto 4018VL Linear Supercardioid Microphone with SE5 Wireless Adapter is the pinnacle of vocal microphones, offering unparalleled sound reproduction, flexibility, and reliability for live performances and professional recordings.