DPA Microphones will unveil its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Broad Cardioid Microphones. That includes a sturdy, strengthened building to resist the pains of a busy stay occasion set, the brand new mics are perfect for quite a lot of devices, from loud and booming audio to light and elusive tones, the 2012 and 2015 mics stand to grow to be trusted options for stay sound professionals. DPA will current these new options at NAB 2023 (Sales space C6113).
“We’re so happy to share these new options for sound professionals within the broadcast occasion and stay efficiency industries,” mentioned Helga Volha Somava, product administration director, DPA Microphones. “The 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Broad Cardioid Microphones proceed to construct upon our different stay microphone options, providing the identical pure sound high quality that folks know, love and belief, with sonic and bodily properties particularly designed to satisfy the wants of the stay stage. Due to the superior SPL dealing with and wonderful transient response, these microphones will function versatile and sturdy options for audio professionals in all places.”
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The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone acts as a dependable, all-around, generalist pencil mic that performs effectively on any instrument. This mic combines a sturdy design with intricate sound pickup for correct shut miking on any stage setup. From horns and percussion to acoustic or electrical guitars, bass cupboards and extra, the 2012 can seize crystal clear, single instrument pickup with ease, making it excellent for stay broadcast productions. In contrast to the dynamic mics often used for shut miking functions, the 2012 options an prolonged frequency vary and flat frequency response in a small-form issue. The 2012’s unmatched transient response additionally permits it to deal with excessive SPLs whereas having the ability to seize essentially the most delicate of sounds.
Whereas the 2012 excels at single instrument pickup, the 2015 Compact Broad Cardioid Microphone performs notably effectively as a stereo pair on drum kits and instrument teams. That includes uniform, vast cardioid directionality and a linear frequency response, a particular pair of 2015 mics provides spacious sound for horn teams, vibraphones, xylophones and different giant devices. When carefully positioned, the mics are additionally ultimate for giant grand pianos or to be used as overheads for drum kits. This stereo pair can seize balanced sound of your complete instrument with minimal bleed from the stage, which is good for broadcast functions. Moreover, the compact design of the 2015 permits for unobtrusive placement on-stage―leaving the set unobscured to at-home viewers, whereas its sturdy, strengthened building means it is going to final from manufacturing to manufacturing.
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Each options are pre-polarized condenser mics, every with a particularly designed 17mm (0.67-inch) capsule that’s completely tailor-made for its meant software. Like most DPA mics, the 2012 and 2015 are available a sensible zip pouch, together with a microphone holder and windscreen. Extra equipment reminiscent of a stereo increase, gooseneck mount and corresponding shock mounts are additionally out there.
