DPA Microphones d:dicate MMC2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone Capsule

The overall distinctive sound image from the DPA miniatures is so well balanced that it meets the high demands of the DPA d:dicate Recording Microphones series. In a 2011 capsule two opposite facing miniature capsules are custom re-built into a double diaphragm, one-capsule composition. The use and control of interference tubes has become a DPA specialty and the 2011 is no exception. The capsules are loaded to the supreme d:dicate Recording Mic preamps instead of the tiny miniature FET preamp from the 4060 miniature series, offering even more air and precision. Modular flexibility The MMC2011 capsule is part of the flexible DPA Reference Standard series. The 2011A with the MMP-A preamplifier is the audiophile's choice with low distortion and total accurate and faithful sound, where the 2011C with the MMP-C compact preamplifier offers a subtle character alteration with a bit more body" to the low end in addition to its easier-to-position approach. Note regarding acoustic center of MMC2011 capsule The MMC2011 cardioid capsule benefits from the unique DPA Microphones Twin-Diaphragm capsule and Interference Tube technologies. This combines the advantages of small capsules (fast impulse response and large frequency bandwidth) with lower inherent noise achieved from a larger diaphragm area. The use and control of interference tubes has become a DPA area of perfection and for the MMC2011, the Interference Tube assists in controlling both directivity and low frequency response. The MMC2011 is included in the 2011A and 2011C. Furthermore and even more relevant, it is included in the selected stereo pairs ST2011A and ST2011C. Since the interference tube is positioned in front of the capsule to operate correctly, the acoustic center of the microphone is 36mm (1.4in) under the tip of the grid, in the middle of the capsule. This should be kept in mind when placing the microphones for stereo recordings like XY, ORTF, NOS and DIN. See the below examples for a XY 90½ configuration.