DPA 4011-TL condenser cardioids provide a 'being there' acoustic sound to die for, and are true and clear as glass with an overall honest realism. Don't just take our word for it, read Rob Tavaglione's article from Pro Audio Review:
PAR Session Trial: Small-Diaphragm Condenser (SDC) Microphone Pairs.In this trial the DPA 4011 is up against Neumann, Shure, and Audio-Technica mics in a series of applications: piano, drums, acoustic guitar, and live jazz.

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