DPA Microphones 2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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UPC5713055023430
SKU2012
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Description

Great Close Miking for the Live Stage

Sound engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a workhorse microphone to capture precise, natural sound from a wide range of instruments will be delighted by the 2012 from DPA, a cardioid condenser mic that's built to survive the rigors of live stage performances, day after day. Designed to be placed close to instruments, the mic can handle peak SPLs up to 156 dB while the smooth, uniform cardioid polar pattern offers a consistent response across the entire frequency range, helping to ensure sounds are accurately reproduced with precision and nuance.

A Cardioid Mic Ready for a Variety of Instruments

  • Equally at home in the orchestra pit, on a live stage, or in the studio, the 2012 is a versatile mic that captures detailed, natural sound from numerous sources, including guitars, horns, percussion, and more.
  • The microphone is designed for close-miking and offers a linear frequency response when positioned about 11.8 inches from the source.
  • A flat on-axis frequency response with a light presence boost in the 5 to 12 kHz range provides faithful reproduction of instrumental performances.
  • The 17mm electret-condenser capsule offers an outstanding transient response to deliver rich, expressive sound and can handle peak SPLs up to 156 dB with a 10% THD, allowing you to use it on loud sources, including snare drums as well as electric guitar and bass cabinets.
  • The uniform cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture in front of the mic and ensures that any bleed from other instruments is a truly accurate reflection of the original sound.

Durable, Performance-Ready Build Quality

  • Live performance stages can be difficult environments for equipment, especially for a go-to mic that you'll use on every show.
  • The 2012 is built with a thick and robust structure that can stand up to the everyday abuses of touring and performing, with extra-durable surfaces for more graceful aging.
  • The compact size makes it easier to optimally place the mic, even on cramped stages packed with equipment.
  • The included professional-quality holder provides a firm grip to keep the mic in place.
  • Connect the standard 3-pin XLR connector to a wide variety of mixing boards and preamplifiers and power the electret-condenser capsule with 48V phantom power.

DPA Microphones 2012 Specs

Microphone
Form Factor Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Snare, Cymbals, Instrument, Horns
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule 1 x Electret Condenser
Diaphragm 0.7" / 17 mm
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
Gain Adjustment None
Indicators None
On-Board Controls None
Windscreen Foam (Included)
Performance
Frequency Range 40 Hz to 20 kHz (at 11.8" / 30 cm)
Maximum SPL 148 dB SPL RMS (1% THD)
151 dB SPL Peak (1% THD)
153 dB SPL RMS (10% THD)
156 dB SPL Peak (10% THD)
Impedance 60 Ohms
Load Impedance 2 Kilohms
Sensitivity -42 dB (1 kHz)
Output Level 21 dBu (Max)
Dynamic Range 131 dB (Typical)
Equivalent Noise Level 20 dB A-Weighted
CMRR 60 dB
Connectivity
Headphone Connector None
Power
Operating Voltage 48 V
Operating Current Consumption 0.7 mA
Physical
Color Black
Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Included Case Zipper Pouch
Included Filters None
Operating Temperature -40 to 113°F / -40 to 45°C
Operating Humidity 90%
Dimensions ø: 0.7 x L: 3.7" / ø: 19 x L: 94 mm
Weight 2.9 oz / 83 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight 0.525 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.2 x 5.4 x 1.6"
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