DPA 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The 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 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.

DPA 2015 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

• 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Condenser Microphone1

• Transducer TypePre-polarized Condenser
• Polar PatternWide Cardioid
• Frequency response20 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 kHz12 mV/Pa; -37.7 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weightedTyp. 18 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%147 dB SPL (150 dB SPL peak)
• Dynamic rangeTyp. 132 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%150 dB SPL (153 dB SPL peak)
• Switchable attenuator, filters etc.-
• Rated output impedance60 Ω
• Minimum load impedance2 kΩ
• Cable drive capability100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principleImpedance balancing with Active Drive
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)> 60 dB
• Power supply (for full performance)P48 (Phantom Power)
• Current consumption0.7 mA
• ConnectorXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
• ColorMatte black
• Weight83 g (2.9 oz)
• Microphone diameter19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter17 mm (0.67 in)
• Microphone length94 mm (3.7 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS8.7 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)±1.5 dB