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5015A Surround Kit with 4015 Wide Cardioids

Five year warranty

  • Wide pickup area and natural sound
  • Five carefully matched microphones
  • Ambience pickup with convenient directionality
  • PeliTM Case transportation and protection

The DPA 5015A is a complete DPA 4015A surround kit with five carefully factory-matched wide cardioid microphones. Even though the standard tolerances on DPA Reference Standards are extremely low, the surround match is even closer.

The specially selected DPA 4015A microphones are matched within ±1 dB on both frequency response and sensitivity from mean of set. The maximum phase response difference is 5°.

Recording orchestras or other acoustic ensembles sometimes requires a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localization. The natural response and dynamic range make the DPA 4015As an obvious choice for Precise tone quality and wide dynamic range make 5015A right for AB, Decca Tree or surround main arrays like the DPA Wide Cardioid Surround Array.

The foam design in the heavy-duty transportation box allows for fast and easy exchange of microphone/accessory inlays.

Included in this kit
Five carefully matched, sturdy PeliTM case, holders, and windscreens.

 

Accessories

You may be interested in combining the 5015A with:

SBS0400 Modular Stereo Boom w. Shock Mounts

The lightweight SBS0400 stereo boom addresses the need for quick and flexible ways to switch between stereo principles like AB, XY and ORTF. A central base with rotary joint allows the microphones to be angled equally. SBS0400 has hooks for suspending the boom in wires. The standard length is 40 cm (1.3 ft) but the boom can be further extended. Includes two SM1500 shock mounts (also available as SB0400 without shock mounts).

UA0836 Stereo Boom

The legendary, precision handcrafted DPA stereo boom for accurate and repeatable positioning. Has distance markings in centimeters and typical angle offset markings on holder bases. Can be stand mounted or ceiling suspended. Length: 54 cm. Also available as UA0837 without holders.

D3 Decca Tree and S5 Surround Mount

The D3 Decca Tree and S5 Surround Mount are highly versatile and stylish microphone mounts. They provide extreme flexibility due to their unique building block design. The mounts allow for numerous configurations while providing visual elegance for fixed installations and easy transportation for location recordings.

SM1500 Shock Mount, Modular

The SM1500 is a modular double pole construction on an adjustable mic stand base. Use this mount to decouple vibrations to your microphone.

TIP: Combined with the MB4000 Magnet Base, the SM1500 and 4015A make a good solution for on-frame mounting inside the piano with closed lid or on short stick for high isolation.

Specifications for 5015A Surround Kit with 4015 Wide Cardioids

Directional pattern: Wide cardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 60 cm: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 76 dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 159 dB
Switchable attenuator: 0 dB / -20 dB
Output impedance: < 200 ohm
Minimum load impedance: 2 kohm
Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB
Power supply (for full specifications): 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current consumption: 2.8 mA
Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color: Matte black
Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)
Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7 in)
Output voltage, RMS: > 5 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%
Matching tolerance: ± 1 dB
Phase deviation for kit: < 10°

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