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DPA ST2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Compact Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair

The DPA 2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Compact Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair marks a major development in modern microphone capabilities, with each mic containing two miniature capsules housed back-to-back for greater sensitivity and very low noise floor.

The 2011C is ideal on a many sources both live and in studio, though is extremely resilient when placed on snare drums, kick drums, percussion and close-miking amp cabs.

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The DPA ST2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Compact Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair is a set containing a 2011C Directional Stereo Pair with two handpicked cardioid microphones, selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB making several stereo principles like XY and ORTF easy to obtain.

The compact design and controlled directionality of the versatile 2011Cs make them an excellent choice for percussion, drums, spot mics for classical recording and on-stage close mics for amp cabs and live sound.

The foam design in the heavy-duty transportation box allows for fast and easy exchange of microphone/accessory inlays. The ST2011C Stereo Pair comes with a 2 year warranty (5 years on the pre-amp)

DPA ST2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Compact Pencil Microphone Stereo Pair

Directional pattern Cardioid
Principle of operation Pressure gradient, with interference tube
Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in) 50 Hz – 17 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 12 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 20 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 23 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 Typ. 33 dB (max. 36 dB)
Distortion, THD < 1% 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range Typ. 117 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10% 146 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance 100 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) > 50 dB
Power supply (for full performance) P48 (Phantom power)
Current consumption 2.8 mA
Connector XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
Color Matte black
Weight 64 g (2.3 oz)
Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length 92 mm (3.6 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS > 4 V
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%