DPA 2006 is a twin diaphragm, omnidirectional capsule that allows a ‘distinctive, well-balanced sound’. The opposite facing capsules are placed into a double-diaphragm, single capsule design to lower the amount of inherent noise. The microphone has a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz, (50Hz – 20kHz effective frequency range with a 3dB soft boos at 14kHz) and a dynamic range of 114dB.
Variants
2006A includes the MMP-A standard transformerless preamp with a push switch on the XLR connector to give 20dB attenuation. Maximum SPL: 146dB. Length: 164mm. Weight: 160g
2006C includes the MMP-C compact preamp. Maximum SPL: 139dB Length 58mm. Weight: 60g
Stereo Kits
ST2006A kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2006A microphones, with foams and clips, along with a Peli case.
ST2006C kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2006C microphones, with foams and clips, along with a Peli case.
2011 Pencil Microphone - Cardioid
DPA 2011 pre-polarised, cardioid, twin diaphragm, condenser microphone has been designed to handle high sound pressure levels and is therefore more suited to 'close-miking' situations. Two 'opposite-facing' capsules are built into a MMC2011 twin-diaphragm, single capsule to provide a higher signal to noise ratio, often linked to a larger diaphragm microphone. The microphones have a frequency range of 20Hz - 20kHz, (50Hz - 17kHz with a 3dB soft boost at 12kHz at 300mm) and a dynamic range of 117dB.
Variants
2011A includes the MMP-A standard transformerless preamp with a push switch on the XLR connector to give 20dB attenuation. Maximum SPL: 153dB. Length: 198mm. Weight: 164g
2011C includes the MMP-C compact preamp. Maximum SPL: 146dB Length 92mm. Weight: 64g
2011ER includes the MMP-ER preamplifier with fixed, rear-entry cable and 3-pin male XLR termination. Maximum SPL: 153dB. Length: 51mm. Weight: 24g
2011ES includes the MMP-ER preamplifier with fixed, side-entry cable and 3-pin male XLR termination. Maximum SPL: 153dB. Length: 51mm. Weight: 24g
Stereo Kits
ST2011A kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2011A microphones and includes a Peli case.
ST2011C kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2011C microphones and includes a Peli case.
DPA 2012 cardioid microphone is an all-around pencil mic designed for most instruments on a live stage, including snare drum, hi-hats, electric guitar cabinets, conga, acoustic guitar, and horns.
Its ‘specifically powerful characteristics’ make it a flexible mic that pronounces important nuances of the instrument, particularly those in the high-frequency range. The cardioid capsule offers high gain-before-feedback, and has a maximum SPL, peak before clipping of 156dB.
2012 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. The surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz. Effective frequency range: 40Hz – 20kHz, at 30cm. Maximum SPL: 156dB. Length 94mm. Weight: 83g.
Stereo Kit
ST2012 kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2012 microphones, with foams and clips, along with a protective case.
DPA 2015 wide cardioid microphone has been designed for ambient pickup for live instruments including drum overheads, grand piano, horn groups, vibraphones, and xylophones.
Its wide cardioid pickup pattern allows for pickup when a cardioid microphone is too point-focussed. A stereo pair will work 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.
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. The surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz. Effective frequency range: 40Hz – 18kHz, at 30cm. Maximum SPL: 153dB. Length 94mm. Weight: 83g.
Stereo Kit
ST2015 kit contains a stereo matched pair of 2015 microphones, with foams and clips, along with a protective case.