Gallery
Description
Features
Specs
Reviews
Q&A

collapse expand iconDescription

The DPA Microphones 2011ES Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Mic is a directional microphone with a distinctive, well-balanced sound. It bridges the gap between the extreme sound quality of DPA’s pencil microphones and their well-known Lavalier microphones.

Two opposite-facing miniature capsules are custom rebuilt inside this microphone. They are placed into a double-diaphragm, one-capsule composition. This combines the advantages of small capsules with the lower inherent noise achieved from a larger diaphragm area. These capsules provide fast impulse response and large frequency bandwidth. The capsules are loaded to DPA’s supreme preamps, which gives the sound more air and precision.

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the 2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Mic into a new configuration. The 2011 is very widely used as a snare drum mic but fits easily well on many other instruments.
DPA Microphones 2011ES Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Mic, Side Cable, XLR

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Blends clarity, richness and dynamics
  • Twin Diaphragm Capsule Technology
  • Advanced Interference Tube Technology
  • Superb stage separation and level control
  • Modular flexibility

collapse expand iconSpecs

  • Directional pattern: Cardioid
  • Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube
  • Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser, Twin Diaphragm Capsule
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in): 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)
  • Rated output impedance: 100 Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
  • Output balance principle: Impedance balancing
  • Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB
  • Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
  • Current consumption: 3.5 mA
  • Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
  • Color: Matte black
  • Weight: 24 g (0.8 oz)
  • Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
  • Microphone length: 51 mm (2.0 in)
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 2.2 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

Featured Articles