Specialized, professional condenser microphones can take complex sounds from the live stage to the next level. The trick is choosing mics that seamlessly combine to capture the true sound of the stage. That’s where the 2012 Compact Cardioid and the 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones come into play. Use them together, blending natural-sounding instrument close miking with amazing overhead ambient pick up to broaden and enrich the full sound picture.

The DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit is an extremely quick, easy and flexible piano solution that can make any live stage shine. The kit holds a stereo pair of 2015 wide cardioid mics and mounting options that are durable, yet flexible. Mount the mics on a grand or upright piano – mounted inside or outside the piano, lid open or closed – whatever the solution your stage needs.

Most of our miniature lavaliers, headset and instrument mics for live applications are available with our CORE+ technology. CORE+ neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range, making it possible to capture the purest, clearest sound at the source.
No matter what you choose, you can be certain that there are no other mics that will deliver a live experience as powerful to your audience. The amazing 4099 CORE+ Instrument Microphone is an easy-to-use solution that is wildly flexible. From guitars and drums to flutes and tubas, DPA has a mic and clip combination that can easily accommodate gentle and secure mounting on any instrument.
When it comes to miking your instrument for performance on the stage, DPA Microphones gives you a huge range of choice.

d:facto™ Vocal Microphone are engineered especially for vocal performances onstage. These mics capture electrifying stage acts and accurately replicate a singer's voice transparently, consistently and thrillingly. The mic is optimized for use in sound reinforcement as well as recording applications. It offers natural sound, high separation from nearby sound sources and SPL handling up to 160 dB. There are two variants of the d:facto™ Vocal Microphones.
The 2028 Vocal Microphone is designed for the unique challenges of live stage performances. It is a flexible handheld vocal mic, which provides transparent, fantastic vocals to performers from a wide range of markets including live, HoW, broadcast, etc. Use it wired or together with your favorite wireless system, either way, just plug it in and hear the vocals shine like never before.

DPA microphones can make any type of instrument sound even better. It’s just a matter of picking the best mic for the job and, most importantly, placing it correctly. For more information on how to mount your microphone so that you get the best sound possible, take a look at our “how to mic” guides in our Mic University section of the website.
How to mic
