DPA 2011A

The DPA 2011A Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone is part of the Reference Standard Series and is built around the the acclaimed DPA 4011 cardioid microphone, due to it’s its all-round capture abilities. The 2011A delivers a blend of clarity, richness and dynamic range. Great for miking and recording on stage and in studio.

The 2011A from DPA features a Twin Diaphragm Capsule technology. In a 2011 capsule two opposite facing miniature capsules are custom re-built into a double diaphragm, one-capsule composition. The capsules are loaded to the supreme Reference Standard preamps instead of the tiny miniature FET preamp from the miniature mics, offering even more air and precision.

In a 2011 capsule two opposite facing miniature capsules are custom re-built into a double diaphragm, one-capsule composition.

The main features of the DPA 2011A include:

Directional pattern: Cardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 30 cm: 50 Hz to 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 Minimum load impedance: 2 kohm Dynamic range: Typ. 117 dB Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 153 dB Switchable attenuator: 0 dB / -20 dB Output impedance: < 200 ohm 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
Microphone 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%