{"product_id":"dpa-2012-compact-cardioid-microphone","title":"DPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPA 2012 is a compact condenser microphone engineered for close miking across a wide range of instruments. Its uniform cardioid pattern provides excellent rejection of off-axis sound, making it ideal for isolating sources in live and studio settings. Built to handle the demands of professional touring, this mic delivers natural sound reproduction with the durability needed for stage use. Whether capturing acoustic instruments, drums, or amplifiers, the 2012's versatility and robust construction make it a dependable choice for musicians and engineers who need reliable performance night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPA 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is available in a compact wide version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDirectional pattern: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Directional pattern\"\u003eCardioid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrinciple of operation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Principle of operation\"\u003ePressure gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Cartridge type\"\u003ePre-polarized condenser\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrequency response: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Frequency response\"\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEffective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)\"\u003e40 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz\"\u003e8 mV\/Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent noise level, A-weighted: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Equivalent noise level, A-weighted\"\u003eTyp. 20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Distortion, THD \u0026lt; 1%\"\u003e148 dB SPL, 151 dB SPL peak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDynamic range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Dynamic range\"\u003eTyp. 131 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMax. SPL, THD 10%: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Max. SPL, THD 10%\"\u003e156 dB SPL peak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRated output impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Rated output impedance\"\u003e60 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum load impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Minimum load impedance\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCable drive capability: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Cable drive capability\"\u003e100 m (328 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOutput balance principle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Output balance principle\"\u003eImpedance balancing with Active Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon mode rejection ratio (CMRR): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)\"\u003e\u0026gt; 60 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePower supply (for full performance): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Power supply (for full performance)\"\u003eP48 (Phantom Power)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent consumption: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Current consumption\"\u003e0.7 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnector: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Connector\"\u003eXLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Weight\"\u003e83 g (2,9 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMicrophone diameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Microphone diameter\"\u003e19 mm (0.75 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapsule diameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Capsule diameter\"\u003e17 mm (0.67 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMicrophone length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Microphone length\"\u003e94 mm (3.7 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum output voltage, RMS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Maximum output voltage, RMS\"\u003e8.7 V (21 dBu)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePolarity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Polarity\"\u003e+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Temperature range\"\u003e-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelative humidity (RH): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Relative humidity (RH)\"\u003eUp to 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overlay__specifications-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColours: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Colors\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"Colors\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1840\" height=\"1035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PL5OWzlcguo\" title=\"How to mic an entire band with condenser mics\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DPA Microphones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47768286625986,"sku":"2012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2631\/5568\/files\/2012-compact-cardioid-mic-main-single-1170x660.jpg?v=1781177266","url":"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/dpa-2012-compact-cardioid-microphone","provider":"Solotech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}