DPA 3511

Cardioid Standard Stereo A-b Kit

3511 description:

The DPA 3511 Cardioid Standard Stereo A-b Kit. Superb matched pair of 4011-TL Cardioid Microphones with important accessories.

The DPA 3511 is a complete stereo kit for a broad range of recording applications using two 4011-TL Cardioid Microphones, carefully matched within +/- 1 dB on frequency response, sensitivity and self-noise. These cardioids are exceptionally linear in their frequency response - also off axis, giving you the natural experience. Several standard set-ups such as ORTF and XY are possible. The 4011-TL mics handle very high SPL and will therefore allow close placement as well as more distant. Often used for piano recordings of jazz or pop with a placement closer to the hammers or as overheads for drums. The kit includes 2 windscreens, 2 very effective shock mounts, a precision-crafted stereo boom for secure mounting of microphone pairs for A-B stereo recordings and a spacer to allow XY or ORTF stereo set-ups on the boom.

The main features of the DPA 3511 include:

High SPL Capability - 158dB
Great for spot-miking on every kind of live music
Often used for A-B stereo recordings (pair), close-up work on acoustic guitar, grand piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: 19 mm (0.75 in) pre-polarised condenser
Power supply: 48 V Phantom power
Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Directional characteristics: Cardioid
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD): <0.5 % up to 110 dB SPL peak, <1 % up to 116 dB SPL peak
Output impedance: <200 Ohm
Cable drive capability: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
Microphone length: 175 mm (6.89 in)
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 158 dB
Weight: 165 g (5.82 oz)
Dynamic Range: Typ. 97 dB
Switchable attenuator: 0 dB, -20 dB
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 75 dB(A)
Connector: 3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)
Includes the accessories: 2 x UA0897 Shock Mount, 2 x UA0896 Windscreen for 4011/12/15/16, 1 x UA0836 Stereo Boom with Holders, 1 x DUA0019 Spacer for Stereo Boom, 19 mm (0.75 in) plus 2 x 4011-TL