DPA 2015 Wide Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone is for ambientpick up of a drum kit or other instrument groups.
In a live situation when a conventional cardioid patternisn’t quite open enough, choose a pair of 2015 Compact Wide Cardioids. Theywork ideally as overheads to capture a balanced sound of the entire group ofinstruments, like a drum kit.
Also, when recording instrument groups with complexradiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric, subcardioidor hypocardioid) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellentchoice.
Durable, reinforced construction
The 2015 is constructed to withstand rough handling on ahectic live stage. It has a thicker, more robust body construction of brassthat is very durable and known for its corrosion resistance and toleranceagainst metal fatigue. In addition to the heavy-duty materials used, thesurfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective blackchrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.
Uniform cardioid directionality
The 2015 has a wide cardioid capsule with DPA’s famouslyflat off-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, thischaracteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from otherinstruments at close proximity. The 2015 picks up off-axis sounds in a verynatural and attenuated way.
Spacious, wide cardioid pick-up pattern
The 2015 can be positioned near the drum kit, closer thanyou would normally place overhead microphones, and still capture sound evenlyacross the entire drum kit. This closer position results in stronger signalfrom 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, itreally shines as a matched stereo pair, selected with +/- 1.5 dB sensitivitytolerance. The compact design of this stereo pair ensures an open, naturalsound pick-up without blocking any of the exciting action on stage.
Key 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
Technical 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)
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 Degrees C to 45 Degrees C (-40 Degrees F to 113 Degrees F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)
±1.5 dB
