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.
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
Includes- Durable, reinforced construction - The 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. 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; Unmatched transient response - The 2012, is a professional condenser mic, making it the best choice for those instruments that produce high frequencies. It has a far better transient response than any dynamic microphone, which allows it to pick up the most delicate sound with tremendous accuracy; Uniform cardioid directionality - The 2012 has a 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 2012 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way; Outstanding SPL handling - The 2012 can cope with both extremely high SPLs as well as capture very delicate sounds. With a max SPL, peak before clipping of 156 dB, the 2012, works well on many different instruments and can handle the loudest drums, guitars, horns and more;
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
- 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: 60 Ohm
- Minimum Load Impedance: 2k Ohm
- 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
- Weight: 0.41 lbs
