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DPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone

Description

DPA Microphones 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone

The 2012 Cardioid Microphone is a robust and reliable condenser microphone for nearby microphones. It is extremely flexible and will shine on many instruments. In addition to natural sound reproduction, the microphone has a uniform cardioid directionality and has been designed to withstand heavy use on the live stage.

2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone

Durable and reinforced construction

Excellent transitory response

Uniform cardioid directionality

Excellent SPL handling

Precise and natural sound reproduction

The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is the best generalist and versatile microphone you can find to cover a wide range of close microphone needs on the live stage. It is a robust and reliable condenser microphone, ideal for capturing a single instrument. Its specifically powerful features make it an extremely flexible microphone that will shine on many instruments, particularly those in the high frequency range.

Specs


Directional Pattern: Cardioid

Working Principle: Pressure Gradient

Cartridge Type: Prepolarized Condenser

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, 30 cm (11.8 inch): 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB to 1 kHz: 8mV/Pa

Equivalent noise level, weighted A: Type. 20 dB(A) RE 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1%: 148 dB SPL, 151 dB SPL peak

Dynamic Range: Type. 131dB

max. SPL, THD 10%: 156 dB SPL peak

Nominal output impedance: 60 Ω

Minimum load impedance: 2

Cable drive capacity: 100 meters (328 feet)

Production Balance Principle: Impedance Balance with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60dB

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

Weight: 83 grams 

Microphone diameter: 19mm 

Capsule diameter: 17mm 

Microphone Length: 94mm 

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7 V (21 dBu)

Polarity: +V on pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative Humidity (HR): Up to 90%

Color: Black