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DPA Microphones ST2012 Cardioid Microphone Kit with Stands & Cables (Stereo Pair)

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DPA Microphones ST2012 Cardioid Microphone Kit with Stands & Cables (Stereo Pair)
Key Features
  • 2 Instrument Mics for Live Applications
  • Includes 2 Tripod Stands & 2 XLR Cables
  • For Drums, Guitars, Horns & Percussion
  • Excellent Transient Response
The DPA ST2012 Cardioid Microphone Kit with Stands and Cables (Stereo Pair) from B&H adds two tour-worthy adjustable tripod stands and two premium 15' XLR cables to this compact pair of workhorse live-stage microphones, providing a quick stereo setup for close-miking a wide range of instuments.
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Kit Contains:
DPA Microphones ST2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)
Two Versatile Mics for the Live Stage
Sound engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a workhorse stereo microphone pair to capture precise, natural sound from a wide range of instruments will be delighted by the ST2012 from DPA, two cardioid condenser mics that are built to survive the rigors of live stage performances, day in and day out. Designed to be placed close to instruments, each 2012 can handle peak SPLs up to 156 dB and features a smooth, uniform cardioid polar pattern that offers a consistent response across the entire frequency range, helping to ensure sounds are accurately reproduced.
A Stereo Cardioid Pair Ready for a Variety of Instruments
  • The stereo pairs for DPA's 2000 series pencil microphones are selected with ±1.5 dB sensitivity tolerance.
  • Equally at home in the orchestra pit, on a live stage, or in the studio, the 2012 is a versatile mic you can use to capture detailed, natural sound from numerous sources, including guitars, horns, percussion, and more.
  • The microphone is designed for close-miking and offers a linear frequency response at about 11.8 inches from the source.
  • A flat on-axis frequency response with a light presence boost in the 5 to 12 kHz range provides faithful reproduction of instrumental performances.
  • The 17mm electret-condenser capsule offers an outstanding transient response to deliver rich, expressive sound and can handle peak SPLs up to 156 dB with a 10% THD, allowing you to use it on loud sources, including snare drums as well as electric guitar and bass cabinets.
  • The uniform cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture in front of the mic and ensures that any bleed from other instruments is a truly accurate reflection of the original sound.
Durable, Performance-Ready Build Quality
  • Live performance stages can be difficult environments for equipment, especially for a go-to mic that you'll use on every show.
  • Each 2012 is built with a thick and robust structure that can stand up to the everyday abuses of touring and performing, with extra-durable surfaces for more graceful aging.
  • The compact size makes it easier to optimally place the mics, even on cramped stages packed with equipment.
  • The included professional quality holders provide a firm grip to keep the mics in place; foam windscreens are also provided.
  • Connect each mic's standard 3-pin XLR connector to a wide variety of mixing boards and preamplifiers and power the electret-condenser capsule with 48V phantom power.
Warm Audio Premier Series Balanced XLR Cable (15')

Presented here with a cable length of 15'', this Warm Audio Premier Series XLR Cable is designed to provide a high-end connection between balanced gear with XLR jacks, such as microphones, outboard equipment, and interface-to-monitoring connections. If you care about the details of your sound onstage and in the studio, use this cable to preserve your signal.

This XLR cable is chock-full of features that enable a top-of-the-line performance, such as gold-plated connectors and a star-quad wiring scheme for superior RFI rejection in the balancing process. Double-Ruessen shielding helps protect against EMI, and a braided outer wrap fights against tangling. To guarantee an optimal performance, Warm Audio partnered with Gotham AG, one of Switzerland's best producers of premium cable.

The Premier Touch
Warm's Premier cables go above and beyond, adding features like gold-plated connectors, a braided outer wrap, four-conductor star-quad construction (helping aid in giving you powerful rejection of RFI), and double-Ruessen shielding (also for increased rejection of EMI).
Braided Premier Wrap
This braided wrap removes the friction that occurs when rubber or PVC rub together, so it's much easier to handle and wrap the cable. No more fighting with a rat's nest of cable spaghetti. The braided wrap also adds an element of strength and reliability, as it helps to protect the cable's PVC jacket from damage due to pinching or binding.
Star Quad Explained
A traditional balanced cable uses three cores of wire to carry audio signals—one shielded core for the positive leg, one shielded core for the negative leg, and a plain outer wrap that functions as the ground. The idea is this: a fully balanced system flips the phase of the signal, merges the positive and negative signals together, and effectively cancels out interference encountered along the cable's length by throwing it out of phase with the audio.

Star-quad construction takes that concept even further by using five cores instead of three. Two cores are provided each for the positive and negative legs, as well as a single ground. This helps to further shield the audio from RFI (radio frequency interference), ensuring an even better performance.

Double-Ruessen Shielding Explained
Double-Ruessen shielding goes further than more traditional techniques in two ways: First, the cable is wrapped with two separate shields. Second, the outer shield is wrapped in a contrary direction to the inner shield, creating a stronger and more complete barrier from EMI for the internal cores.
Gold-Plated Connectors
Gold connectors have characteristics that are advantageous for signal transfer and provide more resistance to corrosion than other metals, making it well-suited for cable connectors.
UPC: 850016400055
TAMA Iron Works Tour MS455BK Tripod Boom Microphone Stand

The Iron Works Tour MS455BK from Tama is a boom stand with tripod legs. It has a 33-1/4" boom arm and can be used in applications for live stage, theater, rehearsals, houses of worship, and more.

The boom stand features a Sure-Cast adjustment collar, a Latch-Lok sleeve insert, and a die-cast locking thumb nut, and the base is 29-3/8" when opened. The stand's height is adjustable from 38-3/4 to 65-3/8" and is suitable for virtually any miking situation. It folds down to 38-3/4" for easy transport.

The MS455BK stand combines versatility and ease of use with the peace of mind needed in musical performances, speeches, and presentations.

UPC: 887802200797
Kit Contains:

DPA Microphones ST2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Controls
No
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz (at 11.8 " / 30 cm)
Maximum SPL
148 dB (RMS, 1% THD)
151 dB (Peak, 1% THD)
153 dB (RMS, 10% THD)
156 dB (Peak, 10% THD)
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Sound Field
Stereo Pair / Dual-Mono
Diaphragm
0.7" / 17 mm
Orientation
End Address
Controls
No
Pad
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz (at 11.8 " / 30 cm)
Maximum SPL
148 dB (RMS, 1% THD)
151 dB (Peak, 1% THD)
153 dB (RMS, 10% THD)
156 dB (Peak, 10% THD)
Dynamic Range
131 dB (Typical)
Equivalent Noise Level
20 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Thread Size
5/8"-27 Female (3/8"-16 Female with Included Adapter)
Dimensions
ø: 0.7 x L: 3.7" / ø: 19 x L: 94 mm
Weight
2.9 oz / 83 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.7 x 5.9 x 2.8"

DPA Microphones 2012 Reviews

Great impact and sound

By Piotr
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-14

This microphone is a wonderful alternative to the already well-established and brilliant 2011. It is more affordable, so anyone in need of a large quantity of small-diaphragm microphones can confidently choose this option. It performs brilliantly on snare drums, hi-hats, as well as French horns, trumpets, or trombones. I had the opportunity to test it in action on jazz projects, pop drum setups, and orchestral ensembles. It's fantastic, and I highly recommend it.

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For recording live concerts in a venue, how would

For recording live concerts in a venue, how would these compare to other mics? I see the "designed use case" is for close miking of instruments. Would KM184 be better for my use or would these DPA 2012 offer even more transparent sound?
Asked by: Ross
A stereo pair of small diaphragm condenser mics like these DPA Microphones ST2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphones can be used for concert recordings or for ambient sound, usually in an X-Y pattern. The Neumann SKM 184 MT Stereo Matched Microphone Pair is comparable in quality and application, and can also work for this use.
Answered by: Jordan K
Date published: 2026-05-01

How dkes this compare to the km184 or audio ...

How dkes this compare to the km184 or audio technica at 4053b i wod like a microphone for dialog but i dnt control the rec space
Asked by: mohamed
The DPA Microphones ST2012 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a high-quality small diaphragm condenser microphone that is comparable to the Neumann KM 184 Condenser Microphone, which is also a high-quality small diaphragm condenser microphone. Both have a cardioid polar pattern and are similar in size. However, the Audio-Technica AT4053b Condenser Microphone is a slightly longer microphone that has a hypercardioid polar pattern, which is more focused than a cardioid pattern, but it can be used for the same types of applications as the ST2012 and KM 184. The ST2012 is well suited for a wide variety of studio recording purposes, including dialogue, instruments, and ambient audio.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-03-28
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