DPA announces new Mics for the Live Stage

Specialised, professional condenser microphones can take complex sound from the live stage to the next level. The trick is choosing mics that seamlessly combine to capture the true sound of the stage. That’s where the 2012 Compact Cardioidand the 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones come into play. Use them together, blending natural-sounding instrument close miking with amazing overhead ambient pick up to broaden and enrich the full sound picture.

The 2012 and 2015 are designed specifically for live stage applications. They are designed to help the sound engineer work efficiently with strict deadlines, physical limitations and challenging environments, while at the same time embracing the passion and spontaneity of the artists. 

Both mics combine durable, reinforced construction with natural and precise sound reproduction – important characteristics for the live stage. In addition, DPA offers a wide range of mics optimised for live stage use, all of which capture natural sound that can be blended together easily.

DPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone

The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is an all-around generalist pencil mic that guarantees excellent results on any instrument on a live stage.

• Durable, reinforced construction
• Excellent transient response
• Uniform cardioid directionality
• Outstanding SPL handling
• Natural and precise sound reproduction

DPA 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone

The 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone is for ambient pick up of a drum kit or other instrument groups.
 

• 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

Both microphones are available as singles or as a stereo set.

DPA also has also announced a new Drum Microphone Kit

DPA’s selection of mics for the drum kit is designed specifically to put the sound engineer in control of the sound. By starting with the clear, true sound of the entire kit, the engineer has the best starting point to shape the sound wanted for the situation. These mics guarantee a natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit. The specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects.

• Natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit
• A clean slate to convey the wanted “mood” to the audience
• Specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects
• Picks up the sound like the drummer hears his kit, thus no or minimum EQ is needed

The DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit contains the following mics and accessories.

Microphones

1 x 2012 Cardioid Microphone
2 x 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone (Stereo Pair)
1 x 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
3 x 4099 Core Instrument Microphone, Extreme SPL

Accessories

3 x MicroDot Cable (CM2218B00)
3 x Drum Microphone Clip (DC4099)
3 x Adapter for MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (DAD6001)

All new models will be available to ship early to mid April