DPA DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit – piano microphone kit

DPA Microphones is releasing a complete stereo microphone solution that takes just one minute to set up and captures a natural instrument sound.

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The new kit supports flexible placement inside or outside a piano, with the lid open or closed. The kit includes two DPK2015 wide-cardioid microphones as a stereo pair, matched within ±1 dB at 1 kHz. The set comes in a strong, compact protective case and is suitable for live or studio use. The package also includes two flexible mounts (GM1500), two XLR microphone cables (DAO2015), a lightweight shockmount (SBO400) and two foam windscreens (DUA0020).

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Although the stereo kit is designed specifically for grand piano, the DPK2015 microphones are versatile. The microphones can also record many other instruments and ensembles, including full drum kits as overheads, brass sections, vibraphones, xylophones, large marimbas and other wide sound sources.

DPA DPK2015 specifications

• Microphone type: electret condenser
• Polar pattern: wide cardioid
• Maximum SPL: 153 dB
• Dynamic range: 132 dB
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Equivalent noise level: 18 dBA
• Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa
• Output impedance: 60 ohms
• THD: <1%
• Weight: 83 g (one microphone)

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The DPA DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit is available for about $2800.