{"product_id":"dpa-st2012-stereo-pair-of-compact-cardioid-microphones-with-ho","title":"DPA ST2012 - Stereo Pair of Compact Cardioid Microphones with Holders and Windscreens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDPA ST2012 - Stereo Pair of Compact Cardioid Microphones with Holders and Windscreens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an all-around generalist pencil mic that guarantees excellent results on any instrument on a live stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, reinforced construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent transient response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform cardioid directionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding SPL handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural and precise sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric guitar cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConga, bongos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched transient response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform cardioid directionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciple of operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePressure gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePre-polarized condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 mV\/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V\/Pa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent noise level, A-weighted:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTyp. 20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTyp. 131 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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