The DPA 4011 is a professional cardioid, condenser microphone designed to accurately reproduce signals from instruments and voices. The cardioid pick up pattern attenuates off-axis signal, emphasizing pick up at the front of the capsule, however delivering an even 40Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The microphone features an extremely high SPL rating of 158dB. High SPL handling allows the capsule to effortlessly reproduce transient signals, such as drums and guitar, without peak distortion and noise. The 4011 is powered via +48V phantom power and is at home in any recording or sound live sound scenario./High SPL Handling/The DPA 4011 is capable of handling SPL of 158dB, allowing close pick up of transient signals such as drums and guitars./Flat Frequency Response/A 40Hz to 20kHz frequency response results in flat, transparent signal reproduction at on and off axis sections of the microphone./Cardioid Polar Pattern/The cardioid polar pattern is effective in minimizing noise and signal at the off-axis sections of the capsule. A windscreen is also included for vocal pickup.