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-20

20 Hz

50

100

200 

500

1 kHz

2

5

10

20

40

Frequency response

Typ. on-axis frequency response of DPA 4080, 

measured 

at 25 cm (10 in) distance

Polar Pattern

Directional characteristics of DPA 4080 (normalized)

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250 Hz

500 Hz

8 kHz

4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

5 dB

1 kHz

500 Hz

250 Hz

Specifications

4080

Directional characteristics 

Cardioid

Principle of operation

Pressure gradient

Cartridge type

Pre-polarized condenser element with vertical diaphragm

Power supply

Min 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter

Frequency range ± 2 dB

250 Hz – 17 kHz with typ. 4 dB soft boost at 4 – 6 

kHz (-5 dB at 100 Hz)

Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz

20 mV/Pa; -34 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 

µ

Pa (max. 26 dB(A))

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

Typ. 71 dB (A)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

<1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak 
<1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine

Cable drive capability

Up to 300 m (984 ft)

Connector

MicroDot

Dynamic range

Typ. 100 dB

WARRANTY

All products from DPA Microphones are covered by a 

two-year  limited  warranty  on  both  mechanical  functio-
nality  and  documented  specifications  as  long  as  the 
items are 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 conforms with 

relevant directives approved by the European Commission. 

EMC  Directive:  89/336/EC,  amended  by  92/31/EC  and 

93/68/EC

Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EC, amended by 93/68/EC

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 totally satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by 

this  product,  contact  your  nearest  DPA  Microphones 
representative for further details of service and the repair 
facilities that are available.

Max. SPL, peak before clipping

144 dB

Output impedance

30 – 40 Ohm

Polarity

Inward movement of diaphragm produces positive-

going voltage on MicroDot pin

Cable length

1.2 m (4 ft)

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

This product is comprised by the Waste (WEEE) directive 

and should not be thrown in the garbage bin when 

obsolete. Instead, return it to your local DPA representa-

tive (or DPA Microphones A/S directly) who will dispose 

of the product in accordance with the current environ-

mental standards.

© October 2007, DPA Microphones A/S 

- Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Headquarters:

DPA Microphones A/S

Gydevang 42-44

DK-3450 Alleroed, 
Denmark

Tel:  +45 4814 2828

Fax: +45 4814 2700

[email protected]
www.dpamicrophones.com

United States:

DPA Microphones, Inc.

2432 N. Main St., Suite 200

Longmont, CO  80501
USA

Tel:  +1 303 485 1025

Fax: +1 303 485 6470

[email protected]
www.dpamicrophones.com

Dimensions
Microphone length

30 mm (1.2 in)

Microphone diameter

10 mm (0.4 in)

Capsule diameter

5.4 mm (0.2 in)

Weight

15 g (0.5 oz)

 

incl. cable and MicroDot connector

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