DPA ST2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphones, Stereo Pair
Great close miking on any instrument on the live stage
The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is an all-aroundgeneralist pencil mic that guarantees excellent results on any instrument on alive stage.
The 2012 Compact Cardioid Mic is the best all-around,generalist mic that you can find to cover a wide range of close-miking needs onthe live stage. It is a robust and reliable condenser mic, best for singleinstrument pickup. Its specifically powerful characteristics make it anextremely flexible mic that will shine on many instruments, particularly thosein the high-frequency range.
Durable, reinforced construction
The 2012 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 black chromefinish, which ensures more graceful ageing.
Unmatched transient response
The 2012, is a professional condenser mic, making it thebest choice for those instruments that produce high frequencies. It has a farbetter transient response than any dynamic microphone, which allows it to pickup the most delicate sound with tremendous accuracy.
Uniform cardioid directionality
The 2012 has a cardioid capsule with DPA’s famously flatoff-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, this characteristicmakes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments atclose proximity. The 2012 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural andattenuated way.
Outstanding SPL handling
The 2012 can cope with both extremely high SPLs as well ascapture 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 loudestdrums, guitars, horns and more.
Natural and precise sound reproduction
Like all other DPA microphones, the 2012 delivers pure,transparent sound quality.
Key Features
- Durable, reinforced construction
- Excellent transient response
- Uniform cardioid directionality
- Outstanding SPL handling
- Natural and precise sound reproduction
Technical Specifications
Directional pattern
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 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))
Distortion, THD <1%
148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)
Dynamic range
Typ. 131 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
153 dB SPL (156 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
