DPA 2012 - Compact Cardioid Microphone

DPA 2012 - Compact Cardioid Microphone

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

The 2012 Compact Cardioid Mic is the best all-around, generalist mic that you can find to cover a wide range of close-miking needs on the live stage. It is a robust and reliable condenser mic, best for single-instrument pickup. Its specifically powerful characteristics make it an extremely flexible mic that will shine on many instruments, particularly those in the high-frequency range.

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

Key applications

• Snare drum
• Hi-hats
• Electric guitar cabinets
• ​Piano
• Percussion
• Conga, bongos
• Acoustic guitar
• Horns

Unmatched transient response
The 2012, is a professional condenser mic, making it the best choice for those instruments that produce high frequencies. It has a far better transient response than any dynamic microphone, which allows it to pick up the most delicate sound with tremendous accuracy.

Uniform cardioid directionality
The 2012 has a cardioid capsule with DPA’s famously flat off-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, this characteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments at close proximity. The 2012 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way.

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)
• Dynamic range: Typ. 131 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 153 dB SPL (156 dB SPL peak)
• Rated output impedance: 60 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB
• 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
• Colour: Matte black
• Weight: 83 g (2.9 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
• Microphone length: 94 mm (3.7 in)
• Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7 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