PENCIL MICROPHONES

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A pencil microphone gets its name based on its shape, which is long, thin and cylindrical – similar to a pencil. These mics are small-diaphragm condensers mics and they are also known as recording microphones though they can be used for much more than just recording.

 

DPA Microphones’ d:dicate™ Recording Microphone Series contains a wide range of versatile pencil microphones that can be used for all of your high-end audio amplifying and recording needs. Known worldwide as an industry standard in the recording branch, these mics offer amazing sound in virtually any situation. You can rely on them to give you the sound you need in the studio, concert halls, on the stage, close miked on a wide variety of musical instruments, or even in news, broadcast and sports situations, where top-quality sound is required.

The DPA take on these pencil microphones is that you can mix and match the capsules and amplifiers in almost every configuration due to the modularity of this series. This allows you to change the form factor of the mic from a traditional long cylinder to a very compact designed type using the MMP-ER/ES Modular Active Cable, XLR and MMP-GR/GS Modular Active Cable, MicroDot. The latter even allows you to connect your high performance capsule to a wireless transmitter via the extensive DPA range of adapters suiting the transmitter of your choice.

The LA Opera with DPA Microphones

To ensure the cleanest sound possible, The Ghosts of Versailles, performed by the Los Angeles Opera at the LA Opera House and engineer Mark Donahue selected DPA Microphones d:dicate™ 4006 and 4011 Recording Microphone solutions to record both the cast and orchestra of the project.

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Codemasters uses DPA for Dirt Rally audio

Their ability to withstand the stresses of onboard car recording and deliver exceptional audio quality made them the perfect microphone choice.

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10 important facts about acoustics for mic users

If you want to get the best out of your microphones, it is a good idea to have some knowledge of acoustics. This article takes you through 10 of the most important terms and facts.

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Review

What strikes me first of all is how small the body is and thus placement in tight places is made a lot easier. In my opinion where the d:dicate™ 2011C really excels is as a spot mic for prominent cymbals, namely the hi-hat and ride.

Sound Quality: 4 out of 5.
Ease of use: 5 out of 5.
Features: 4 out of 5.
Bang for buck: 5 out of 5.
Overall: 4.5.

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For really demanding situations, the d:dicate™ 4011A microphone will tolerate an astonishing 159 dB SPL!

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Not surprisingly, this capsule (MMC4015) retains most of the bandwidth and tonal advantages of the straight omni capsule, while providing a useful amount of rearward rejection.

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  d:dicate™ Stereo Pair

  157,400 – 431,856 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  The wide and versatile d:dicate™ Microphone series is legendary in the high-end recording and film production industry. Delivering clean, accurate sound, the mics in this series are used by professionals, who understand sound and insist on only using the best.

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  d:dicate™ Stereo Kit

  402,179 – 924,211 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  Our unique d:dicate™ Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic Capsule is at the heart of these amazing microphones. This capsule gives the mic a distinctive, well-balanced sound and bridges the gap between the extreme sound quality of the d:dicate™ Recording Microphone Series and our well-known d:screet™ Miniature Microphone Series.

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  d:dicate™ 4041-SP Omni Large Diaphragm Microphone

  462,112 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  This large diaphragm omnidirectional microphone capsule can be used with the Solid State Phantom Power. The diaphragm and housing are both made from stainless steel. This gives the capsule a unique immunity against ambient temperature variations. The precision-made back plate is placed in a quartz insulator for maximum electrical stability.

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  d:dicate™ 4017 Shotgun Microphone

  146,190 – 191,561 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  Designed for a broad range of applications, the d:dicate™ 4017 Shotgun Mic is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast / ENG / film booming and even studio recording environments.

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  d:dicate™ 4018 Supercardioid Microphone

  150,120 – 164,681 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  Designed for a broad range of long-distance broadcast, ENG and film miking applications, such as booming, dialogue, interview and table or podium use, the d:dicate™ 4018 Supercardioid Microphone offers superb flexibility through modular accessories.

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  d:dicate™ 4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone

  150,120 – 164,681 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  This mic is the perfect fill-in between an omnidirectional and a directional microphone.

  The off-axis characteristics of this mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.

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  d:dicate™ 4011 Cardioid Microphone

  150,120 – 164,681 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  The principal appeal of the d:dicate™ 4011 Cardioid Mic is its directional quality and attention to detail. This mic makes everything sound like the original. The first-order cardioid pickup pattern provides superb separation between sound sources. It is equally suitable for close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for spot-miking symphonies. It can handle incredibly high sound pressure levels (SPLs).

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  d:dicate™ 4007 Omnidirectional Microphone

  197,166 – 211,727 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  The d:dicate™ 4007 Omni Mic, 12 mm is a true pressure omnidirectional transducer. It has an unbeatable dynamic range of 124 dB from the noise floor to 1% THD and is capable of handling up to 160 dB SPL peak before clipping occurs.

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  d:dicate™ 4006 Omnidirectional Microphone

  197,166 – 211,727 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  The d:dicate™ 4006 Omni Mic offers total transparency in any recording situation. It picks up incredible detail and depth of sound. The definition of its high-frequency characteristics across a wide range of instruments is impressive. It offers natural sound, high sensitivity, low noise-floor and linear frequency response from 10 to 20 kHz (±2 dB).

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  d:dicate™ 2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone

  75,060 – 89,621 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  The d:dicate™ 2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Mic is a directional microphone. The distinctive sound of this microphone is well balanced. It bridges the gap between the extreme sound quality of the d:dicate™ Recording Microphone Series and our well-known d:screet™ Miniature Microphone Series.

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  d:dicate™ 2006 Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone

  75,060 – 89,621 Inc. GST Brand: DPA Microphones

  Our unique d:dicate™ Twin Diaphragm Omni Mic Capsule is at the heart of these amazing microphones. This capsule gives the mic a distinctive, well-balanced sound and bridges the gap between the extreme sound quality of the d:dicate™ Recording Microphone Series and our well-known d:screet™ Miniature Microphone Series.

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  GST: 18%
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