DPA ST2015 Compact Cardioid Condenser Pencil Instrument Microphone Stereo Pair with Holders and Windscreens

ITEM #: DPA-ST2015 MFG #: ST2015

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    ST2015 - Overview

    The 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone is for ambient pick up of a drum kit or other instrument groups.

    In a live situation when a conventional cardioid pattern isn't quite open enough, choose a pair of 2015 Compact Wide Cardioids. They work ideally as overheads to capture a balanced sound of the entire group of instruments, like a drum kit.
    Also, when recording instrument groups with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric, subcardioid or hypocardioid) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice.

    Durable, reinforced construction
    The 2015 is constructed to withstand rough handling on a hectic live stage. It has a thicker, more robust body construction of brass that is very durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance against metal fatigue. In addition to the heavy-duty materials used, the surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.

    Uniform cardioid directionality
    The 2015 has a wide cardioid capsule with DPA's famously flat off-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, this characteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments at close proximity. The 2015 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way.

    Spacious, wide cardioid pick-up pattern
    The 2015 can be positioned near the drum kit, closer than you would normally place overhead microphones, and still capture sound evenly across the entire drum kit. This closer position results in stronger signal from the drum kit and therefore less bleed from the stage.

    Natural and precise sound reproduction
    Like all other DPA microphones, the 2015 delivers pure, transparent sound quality.

    Compact design for unobtrusive placement on stage
    Although the 2015 can be purchased as a single mic, it really shines as a matched stereo pair, selected with +/- 1.5 dB sensitivity tolerance. The compact design of this stereo pair ensures an open, natural sound pick-up without blocking any of the exciting action on stage.

    Applications
    Overheads on drums
    Grand piano, away or close to the strings
    Horn groups
    Vibraphones
    Xylophones
    Large marimbas
    Other large instruments

    • Features:

      • Durable, reinforced construction
      • Uniform wide cardioid directionality
      • Spacious sound due to a wide cardioid pick-up pattern
      • Natural and precise sound reproduction
      • Compact design for unobtrusive placement on stage
       
    • Specifications:

      • Directional Pattern: Wide cardioid
      • Principle of Operation: Pressure gradient
      • Cartridge: Pre-polarized condenser
      • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
      • Effective Frequency Range, ±2 dB, at 30cm (11.8"): 40 Hz to 18 kHz
      • Sensitivity, Nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 12 mV/Pa
      • Equivalent Noise Level, A-Weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
      • Distortion, THD < 1%: 147 dB SPL, 150 dB SPL peak
      • Dynamic Range: Typ. 132 dB
      • Max. SPL, THD 10%: 153 dB SPL peak
      • Rated Output Impedance: 60Ω
      • Minimum Load Impedance: 2kΩ
      • Cable Drive Capability: 100 m (328 ft)
      • Output Balance Principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
      • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB
      • Power Supply (for full Performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
      • Current Consumption: 0.7 mA
      • Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
      • Color: Black
       
    • Item Includes:

      • 2x 2015 Pencil Microphone
      • 2x DUA0020 Foam Windscreen
      • 2x UA0961 Microphone Holder
       
    • GTIN:

      5713055023478
       

    ST2015 - Required Accessories

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