DPA 3541 User manual

Brand: DPA

Model: 3541

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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USER’S MANUAL

Large Diaphragm Microphones

DPA

3541

DPA 3532-S

DPA 3532-T2

DPA 3532-SP

DPA 4041-S

DPA 4041-T2

DPA 4041-SP

Included in kit solutions

CONTENTS

Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cables and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Full Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Care of Microphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

USER’S MANUAL

Large Diaphragm Microphones

DPA

3541

DPA 3532-S

DPA 3532-T2

DPA 3532-SP

DPA 4041-S

DPA 4041-T2

DPA 4041-SP

Included in kit solutions

The tube preamplifier MMP4000-T2 offers a slight musical 2nd harmonic distor-

tion coloration and uses a pentode vacuum tube driven as a cathode follower in

a transformerless class A unity gain output stage. The special quality sub-miniature

vacuum tube is heated via 6.3 V supplied by the HMA5000 High-Voltage

Microphone Amplifier.

Please note that the MMP4000-T2/4041-T2 (marked Tube-2 at the lower

ring) is only used with HMA4000-II or HMA5000. Any other 4041 is back-

wards compatible to the HMA4000.

For supreme transparency, the MMP4000-S solid-state preamplifier design is identi-

cal to the discrete transistor output stage used in the DPA range of high-voltage

microphones. Like the output stage of the tube preamplifier, the transistor output

stage is driven as a class A unity gain impedance converter.

Designed for use in common pro audio environments where 48 V phantom power is

a defined standard, the 4041-SP does not require the HMA5000., but can be used in

conjunction with HTP4000. Due to the limited voltage supplied to the pre-

amp, 10 dB less SPL handling is the price you pay for choosing 48 V.

The preamplifier is transformerless in its design.

All microphones are supplied with an individual calibration chart stating the

self-noise, sensitivity and frequency response.

The modular system

The large diaphragm microphones DPA 4041-S, 4041-T2 and 4041-SP consist of

a modular cartridge and preamplifier system. The Modular Microphone Cartridge

MMC4041 can be unscrewed from the Modular Microphone Preamplifiers

MMP4000-S, MMP4000-T2 and MMP4000-SP, which allows for the exchange of the

microphone preamplifier.

The three 4041s differ in the preamplifier technology. The 4041-S contains the solid-state

preamplifier MMP4000-S whereas the 4041-T2 has the tube preamplifier MMP4000-T2.

Both are powered with 130 V from the HMA5000. The 4041-SP contains a 48 V phan-

tom powered solid-state preamplifier, the MMP4000-SP.

The cartridge

The DPA 4041-S, 4041-SP and 4041-T2 are omnidirectional (pressure) micro-

phones that use the 24 mm (1 in) Modular Microphone Cartridge, MMC4041.

The diaphragm and the cartridge housing are both made of stainless steel, which

gives the capsule a unique immunity against ambient temperature variations.

The MMC4041 back plate is placed in a quartz insulator for maximum electri-

cal stability. On the 4041-S and 4041-T2, the back plate is polarized with 190

V via the HMA5000 High-Voltage Microphone Amplifier, giving the cartridge

an extremely high sensitivity. On the 4041-SP a polarization generator in the pre-amp

is incorporated, providing the back plate with 190 V.

The microphone cartridge MMC4041 is designed to have a uniform on-axis response

from 10 Hz to 20 kHz with a 4

– 6 dB soft boost around 8 kHz (see p. 6). The

MMC4041 cartridge module has an extremely low self-noise of maximum 7 dB(A) and

a THD less than 0.5 percent at 120 dB SPL peak which means that the cartridge has

an impressive dynamic range of 113 dB. When mounted on one of the modular high

voltage microphone preamplifiers MMP4041-S or MMP4041-T2, the microphone can

handle sound pressure levels up to 144 dB SPL peak before clipping occurs. When

mounted on the MMP4041-SP preamp, 134 dB SPL peak can be handled before

clipping.

The preamplifiers

The microphone preamplifiers MMP4000-S and MMP4000-T2 are part of the

modular microphone system to be used with the Modular Microphone Cartridge

MMC4041. Both microphone preamplifiers are supplied with 130 V via the

HMA5000 microphone amplifier, enabling them to handle high level peaks from

the microphone capsule without adding any distortion to the signal. Please see full

specifications for how the choice of preamplifier will influence the specifications of the

complete microphone.

Technical Description

130 V

6.3 V

Heater voltage

190 V

(Polarization voltage)

(Preamp voltage)

Ground

SignalHeater return

Ground

Signal - phase

Signal + phase

Fig. 1. External view of the output socket of the microphone preamplifiers DPA

MMP4000-S and MMP4000-T2.

Fig. 2. External view of the output socket of the microphone preamplifier DPA

MMP4000-SP.

Cables and Connections Pin Designation

For the DPA 4041-S and 4041-T2 the dedicated DAO4110 cable is being used

between the microphone and the high-voltage amplifier.

The DPA 4041-SP uses a regular 3-pin XLR microphone cable, such as the AO0182.

Important: The microphones will only operate within their specifi-

cations if powered correctly.

Directional characteristics

Omnidirectional

Principle of operation

Pressure

Cartridge type

24 mm (1 in) condenser with stainless steel diaphragm

Frequency range, ±2 dB

4041-SP: 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 4 to 6 dB soft boost at 8 kHz

4041-S/4041-T2: 10 Hz to 20 kHz with 4 to 6 dB soft boost at 8 kHz

Phase response

Phase matching between any two microphones: ±10° (50 Hz to 20 kHz)

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 250 Hz

4041-SP: 70 mV/Pa; -23 dB re. 1 V/Pa

4041-S: 90 mV/Pa; -21 dB re. 1 V/Pa

4041-T2: 85 mV/Pa; -22 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Frequency Response

On-axis and diffuse-field responses of 4041.

Polar Pattern

Directional characteristics of the 4041 (normalized).

Speciﬁcations for DPA 4041

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

4041-SP: Typ. 8 dB(A) re. 20 μPa

4041-S: Typ. 7 dB(A) re. 20 μPa

4041-T2: Typ. 9 dB(A) re. 20 μPa

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468- 4

Max. 19 dB

S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)

4041-SP: 86 dB; 4041-S: 87 dB; 4041-T2: 85 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<0.5 % up to 120 dB SPL peak

<1 % up to 126 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

4041-SP: Typ. 118 dB

4041-S: Typ. 119 dB

4041-T2: Typ. 117 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping

4041-SP: 134 dB

4041-S/4041-T2: 144 dB

Output impedance

4041-SP: <200 ohm

4041-S/4041-T2: Matches HMA5000 input

Cable drive capability

4041-SP: Up to 100 m (328 ft)

4041-S/4041-T2: From microphone to HMA5000: Up to 20 m (66 ft)

From HMA5000: Up to 300 m (984 ft)

Power supply

4041-SP: 48 V Phantom power

4041-S/4041-T2: 130 V via HMA5000

Connector

4041-S/T2: 7-pin modiﬁed XLR-M (High Voltage)

4041-SP: 3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)

Dimensions

Weight: 190 g (6.7 oz)

Diameter: Capsule: 24 mm (1 in), housing: 19 mm (0.8 in)

Length: 170 mm (6.7 in)

Polarity

The 4041-S/-T2 microphones are inversed in polarity compared to

all other DPA microphones. The polarity can be reversed on the HMA5000

4041-S and 4041-T2: Positively increasing sound pressure produces negative-going voltage at Pin 4.

See Fig. 1 for Pin designation.

4041-SP: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive going voltage at Pin 2.

See Fig. 2 for Pin designation.

Operating temperature range

-10 to +70 °C (+14 to 158 °F)

DPA 3541

Modular Microphone Preampliﬁers

MMP4000-S, Solid State Preampliﬁer for MMC4041, 130 V

MMP4000-T, Tube Preampliﬁer for MMC4041, 130 V

Modular Microphone Capsules

MMC4041, Large Diaphragm Capsule

Microphone Ampliﬁer

HMA5000, High-Voltage Microphone Ampliﬁer, 2-channel

Shock Mounts

UA0897, Shock Mount

Windscreens

DUA0040 , Windscreen for 4041

DUA0090, Pop ﬁlter

Cable

DAO4110 , Microphone Cable for 4041-S/-T2, 10 m (32.8 ft)

DPA 3532-S Stereo Kit

Modular Microphone Preampliﬁers

2 x MMP4000-S, Solid State Preampliﬁer for MMC4041, 130 V

Modular Microphone Capsules

2 x MMC4041, Large Diaphragm Capsules

Microphone Ampliﬁer

HMA5000, High-Voltage Microphone Ampliﬁer, 2-channel

Stereo Accessories

UA0836, Stereo Boom with Holders

Windscreens

2 x DUA0040, Windscreen for 4041

Cables

2 x DAO4110, Microphone Cable for 4041-S/-T2, 10 m (32.8 ft)

DPA 3532-T2 Stereo Kit

Modular Microphone Preampliﬁers

MMP4000-T2, Tube Preampliﬁer for MMC4041, 130 V

Modular Microphone Capsules

2 x MMC4041, Large Diaphragm Capsules

Microphone Ampliﬁer

HMA5000, High-Voltage Microphone Ampliﬁer, 2-channel

Stereo Accessories

UA0836, Stereo Boom with Holders

Windscreens

2 x DUA0040, Windscreen for 4041

Cables

2 x DAO4110, Microphone Cable for 4041-S/-T2, 10 m (32.8 ft)

DPA 3532-SP Stereo Kit

Modular Microphone Preampliﬁers

2 x MMP4000-SP, Solid State Preampliﬁer for MMC4041, P48

Modular Microphone Capsules

2 x MMC4041, Large Diaphragm Capsules

Stereo Accessories

UA0836, Stereo Boom with Holders

Windscreens

2 x DUA0040, Windscreen for 4041

Large Diaphragm Microphone Kits

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Accessories included 4041-S, 4041-T2 & 4041-SP

Modular Microphone Preamplifiers

MMP4000-S Solid State Preamplifier for MMC4041, 130 V (Only 4041-S)

MMP4000-T2 Tube Preamplifier for MMC4041, 130 V (Only 4041-T2)

MMP4000-SP Solid State Preamplifier for MMC4041, P48 (Only 4041-SP)

Modular Microphone Capsule

MMC4041 Large Diaphragm Capsule

Microphone Holder

UA0961 Microphone Holder

Accessories Available

Modular Microphone Preamplifiers

MMP4000-S Solid State Preamplifier for 4041, 130 V

MMP4000-T2 Tube Preamplifier for MMC4041, 130 V

MMP4000-SP Solid State Preamplifier for MMC4041, P48

Shock Mount

UA0897 Shock Mount

Microphone Holder

UA0639 Microphone Clip

Stereo Accessories

UA0836 Stereo Boom with Holders

UA0837 Stereo Boom excluding Holders

Windscreen

DUA0090 Pop filter

Cables

DAO4110 DAO4110, Microphone Cable for 4041-S/-T2, 10 m (32.8 ft)

AO0182 P48 Microphone Cable, 5 m (16.4 ft)

Connection Adapter

HTP4000 Converter: 130 V to P48

It is important to bear in mind

the following points with regards

to mounting and microphone

care:

The Pop filter DUA0090 is fitted

between the microphone stand

and the microphone holder.

The UA0897 Shock Mount is

mounted on the pop filter base.

Use the counter screw to posi-

tion the shock mount correctly.

Assemble the cartridge and premplifier modules of your choice. Assemble the mod-

ules using finger torque only (see below). When detaching or attaching the cartridge

MMC4041 from the microphone preamplifier, the cable must be disconnected.

Do not try to attach the micro-

phone cartridge MMC4041 to

any microphone preamplifier that

is not specifically designed for

this purpose.

Do not try to attach the

microphone preamplifiers

MMP4000-S, MMP4000-T2 or

MMP4000-SP to any micro-

phone cartridge that is not

specifically designed for this

purpose.

Use of windscreen is recommended when microphones are used in dirty or dusty

environments. When not in use, the microphone should be disconnected and kept in the

case supplied.

Accessories Care of Microphones

Change the cartridge by unscrewing it from

the preamplifier using finger torque only.

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SERVICE & REPAIR

Products from DPA Microphones are extremely stable and there should not be

any signiﬁcant change in the speciﬁcations with time and use. If, however, you are

not satisﬁed with the characteristics exhibited by your product, contact your nearest

DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and the repair facilities

that are available.

WARRANTY

DPA 4041 is covered by a ﬁve year limited warranty on both mechanical functional-

ity and documented speciﬁcations as long as the item is not mistreated, abused,

or modiﬁed in any way. In case of a warranty claim, your invoice is your warranty

registration.

CE MARKING

The CE mark guarantees that the product described in this manual conforms to rel-

evant directives and standards approved by the European Commission:

EMC directive: 2004/108/EEC

Low voltage directive: 2006/95/EC

ENVIRoNMENTAl PolICY

This product is comprised by the WEEE directive and should not be thrown in the

garbage bin when obsolete. Instead, return it to your local DPA representative (or DPA

Microphones directly) who will dispose of the product in accordance with the current

environmental standards.

Find your nearest DPA representative on our website, www.dpamicrophones.com, or

send e-mail to info@dpamicrophones.com.

Product features and speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

DPI4041-4

Head Office

DPA Microphones A/S

Gydevang 42-44

DK-3450 Alleroed, Denmark

Tel: +45 4814 2828

Fax: +45 4814 2700

inf[email protected]om

www.dpamicrophones.com

US Sales Office

DPA Microphones, Inc.

2432 N. Main St., Suite 200

Longmont, CO 80501, USA

Tel: +1 303 485 1025

Fax: +1 303 485 6470

info[email protected]om

www.dpamicrophones.com

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Model: 3541

Category: Microphones

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