Overhead mics for ambient pick up on the live stage
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
In a live situation when a conventional cardioid pattern isn’t quite open enough, choose a pair of 2015 Compact Wide Cardioids. They work ideally as overheads to capture a balanced sound of the entire group of instruments, like a drum kit.
Also, when recording instrument groups with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric, subcardioid or hypocardioid) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice.
Durable, reinforced construction
The 2015 is constructed to withstand rough handling on a hectic live stage. It has a thicker, more robust body construction of brass that is very durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance against metal fatigue. In addition to the heavy-duty materials used, the surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.
Uniform cardioid directionality
The 2015 has a wide 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 2015 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way.
Spacious, wide cardioid pick-up pattern
The 2015 can be positioned near the drum kit, closer than you would normally place overhead microphones, and still capture sound evenly across the entire drum kit. This closer position results in stronger signal from the drum kit and therefore less bleed from the stage.
Natural and precise sound reproduction
Like all other DPA microphones, the 2015 delivers pure, transparent sound quality.
Compact design for unobtrusive placement on stage
Although the 2015 can be purchased as a single mic, it really shines as a matched stereo pair, selected with +/- 1.5 dB sensitivity tolerance. The compact design of this stereo pair ensures an open, natural sound pick-up without blocking any of the exciting action on stage.
Key applications
- Overheads on drums
- Grand piano, away or close to the strings
- Horn groups
- Vibraphones
- Xylophones
- Large marimbas
- Other large instruments
Specifications
2015 Frequency response
Typical on-axis response of a 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone measured at 30 cm (11.8 in).
2015 Polar Pattern
Typical directional characteristics of a 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone
Included accessories
Foam Windscreen for Pencil Microphone, Ø19 mm, Length 56 mm (2.2 in)
It is well suited for outdoor applications and for speech and singing at short distances. The windscreen is specially designed for compact mics, for example on floor stands.
Microphone Holder for Pencil Microphones
It has a unique design, which ensures that the microphone is held securely at all times. It is best suited for use in permanent or semi-permanent set-ups, where the stability of the microphone is of important.
Optional accessories
Lightweight Stereo Boom for Pencil Microphone
This lightweight stereo boom – with or without shock mounted microphone holders – addresses the need for quick, precise and repeatable ways to switch between AB, XY, ORTF and DIN stereo principles.
Shock Mount for Pencil Microphone
The UA0897 Shock Mount is designed for use in environments where vibration levels are unusually high. Its ultra-compact, robust design significantly reduces the amount of vibration that reaches the mic.
Gooseneck Mount for Pencil Microphone
The GM1500 Gooseneck Mount is a combination of magnet mount, gooseneck and shock mount. Both omnidirectional and directional microphones – compact as well as larger – fit in the mount.
| Microphone | 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Mic, 2015 Stereo Pair with Holders and Windscreens |
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Brand
DPA Microphones
DPA Microphones are manufacturers of superior condenser mics for the live, studio, broadcast, theatre, film and installation markets. Based in Denmark, DPA has built a solid brand based on uncompromising quality, durability and adaptability. DPA mics are handmade in their factory in Denmark and are available for many different applications in the form of vocal mics, instrument mics, podium mics, lavalier mics, headset mics and stereo & surround microphone solutions.
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