DPA ST2011A Stereo Pair With 2011A Cardioids

SDC Mic Shootout on Acoustic Guitar: M60 vs. 2011A vs. P84 vs. C42

In this video comparison, we put four small diaphragm condenser microphones to the test, as we demonstrate the TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60, the DPA 2011A, the Josephson C42, and the Peluso P84. Can you tell which one's which?

Signal Chain

Directional pattern:	Cardioid
Principle of operation:	Pressure gradient, with interference tube
Cartridge type:	Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
Frequency range:	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 30 cm:	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)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):	Typ. 74 dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 kHz:	< 1 % up to 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range:	Typ. 117 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping:	153 dB
Switchable attenuator:	0 dB / -20 dB
Output impedance:	< 200 ohm
Minimum load impedance:	2 kohm
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 specifications):	48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption:	2.8 mA
Connector:	XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color:	Matte black
Weight:	164 g (5.8 oz)
Microphone diameter:	19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length:	198 mm (7.8 in)
Output voltage, RMS:	> 5 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%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz):	± 1.5 dB

Directional pattern:

Cardioid

Principle of operation:

Pressure gradient, with interference tube

Cartridge type:

Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule

Frequency range:

20 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 30 cm:

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)

S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):

Typ. 74 dB(A)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 kHz:

< 1 % up to 137 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range:

Typ. 117 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping:

153 dB

Switchable attenuator:

0 dB / -20 dB

Output impedance:

< 200 ohm

Minimum load impedance:

2 kohm

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 specifications):

48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)

Current consumption:

2.8 mA

Connector:

XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase

Color:

Matte black

Weight:

164 g (5.8 oz)

Microphone diameter:

19 mm (0.75 in)

Microphone length:

198 mm (7.8 in)

Output voltage, RMS:

> 5 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%

Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz):

± 1.5 dB

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