The DPA 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 DPA 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.
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.
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 type |
Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in) |
40 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz |
12 mV/Pa; -37.7 dB re. 1 V/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% |
150 dB SPL (153 dB SPL peak) |
| Switchable attenuator, filters etc. |
- |
| Rated output impedance |
60 Ω |
| Minimum load impedance |
2 kΩ |
| 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 |
Matte black |
| Weight |
83 g (2.9 oz) |
| Microphone diameter |
19 mm (0.75 in) |
| Capsule diameter |
17 mm (0.67 in) |
| Microphone length |
94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Maximum output voltage, RMS |
8.7 V (21 dBu) |
| Polarity |
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure |
| Temperature range |
-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) |
Up to 90% |
| Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz) |
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