DPA DPK 2015 Piano Stereo Kit

DPA DPK2015 (DPK-2015, DPK/2015, DPK_2015, DPK 2015) DPK 2015 Piano Stereo Kit

DPK2015 is an out-of-the-box miking solution that takes a minute to install and ensures that the true voice of the piano shines. By bundling components and specifying a workflow, this kit is a turnkey stereo solution for piano miking.

The DPK2015 is designed for versatile mounting: inside or outside the piano, lid open or closed. 

Two Overhead Mics for Ambient Pickup on the Live Stage

The ST2015 from DPA provides sound engineers, producers, and musicians with a stereo pair of versatile wide-cardioid condenser microphones well suited for use on a variety of instruments and built to withstand the rigors of live stage performances. With its ability to handle SPLs up to 147 dB, the 2015 mic can be placed close to instruments when needed or further away to capture more ambient sound. The smooth, uniform wide-cardioid polar pattern offers a consistent response across the entire frequency range, helping to ensure sounds are accurately reproduced with precision and nuance.

A Wide-Cardioid Stereo Pair Ready for a Variety of Instruments

Equally at home in the orchestra pit, on a live stage, or in the studio, the 2015 is a versatile mic you can use to capture detailed, natural sound from a wide range of instruments, including grand pianos, horn groups, vibraphones, marimbas, xylophones, and other large instruments; it's also an excellent choice for drum overheads.

Recording with a stereo pair in an A/B or X/Y configuration provides many good mix options, especially for overhead, ambient, and ensemble recordings.

The stereo pairs for DPA's 2000 series pencil microphones are selected with ±1.5 dB sensitivity tolerance.

The microphone offers a linear frequency response when positioned about 11.8 inches from the source.

A flat on-axis frequency response with a light presence boost in the 5 to 15 kHz range provides faithful reproduction of instrumental performances.

Durable, Performance-Ready Build Quality

Live performance stages can be difficult environments for equipment, especially for a go-to mic that you'll use on every show.

The 2015 is built with a thick and robust structure that can stand up to the everyday abuses of touring and performing, with extra-durable surfaces for more graceful aging.

The compact size makes it easier to optimally place the mics, even on cramped stages packed with equipment.

Connect each mic's standard 3-pin XLR connector to a wide variety of mixing boards and preamplifiers and power the electret-condenser capsule with 48V phantom power.

• Directional pattern: Wide 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 18 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 12 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 147 dB SPL, 150 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 132 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 153 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: 60 Ω
• 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
• 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%
• Colors: Black

In The Box

• 2× 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones (selected stereo pair)
• 2× GM1500 Gooseneck Mount
• 2× DAO2015 Microphone Cable with XLR
• 1× SBO400 Lightweight Stereo Boom
• 2× DUA0020 Foam Windscreen
• 1x Protective carrying case