Topic: DPA 2012 & 2015

[darby]

Will you please post a picture of the dpa 2015 next to the neumann 184?  Would like to see the size comparison.

here you go...

[mterry]

In case someone missed it, ran my 2012's for 2 nights in Montana for SCI. Although I did run a V2 > Mini-me....it's still more field time for them.

2012 > V2 > MME seems really dynamic. Like the results a LOT. First night was way up front. Second night was about 12 rows behind, still DFC. Ran DIN both evenings. Enjoy:

Night 1
https://archive.org/details/sci2024-06-29.dpa2012

Night 2
https://archive.org/details/sci2024-06-30.dpa2012

[ts]

What a venue! Beautiful.

[So Many Roads]

I picked up a pair of 2012's for general use (from Thomann, $1300 shipped to the US, no issues with customs). Ran them for the first time outside last weekend. The mics performed spectacularly, but I was surprised how sensitive they are to light wind, even with the DPA windscreens. Next outing I'll try a pair of Movo WST50 windscreens. MTerry - what are you using? Any issues or advice? Thanks!

[mterry]

I picked up a pair of 2012's for general use (from Thomann, $1300 shipped to the US, no issues with customs). Ran them for the first time outside last weekend. The mics performed spectacularly, but I was surprised how sensitive they are to light wind, even with the DPA windscreens. Next outing I'll try a pair of Movo WST50 windscreens. MTerry - what are you using? Any issues or advice? Thanks!

I run the huge ass shure windscreens, no issues at all. But i havent had a chance to get all up in some gusty gusts with them. I'd also look at getting the DPA UA0896 screens. I've run those in the past. They are a great option when (and if) you have the shure screens, but want something a tad less, they work great.

welcome to the team! I'd recommend getting a low profile mount for them if you haven't yet. I love 'em!

[HealthCov Chris]

Great pic ^.   I already have AKG actives with the 63's and 61's, so I'm going to pick up the 2015's next month.  Always wanted wide-cards.  Should have it all covered soon.  I guess I will have to get a NOS bar made for them.

[F0CKER]

just posted a comp of the 2012 vs Nevaton MC49 Cards here..

https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=206160.0

[mrk27]

Currently run AKG 451s + AT4022 (omni) on stage + SBD > F6 for local PA band (Mighty Manatees) usually in smaller venue settings.  This thread caught my attention to consider upgrading to DPA 2015s.  Thought about Neumann 184s or a 183 but have always really liked DPAs.  DPA 2015s wide cards seem to be the right fit for what I tape and at a good price, but I can't find any 2015 recordings to give a listen.  Reviews lean me this way but before I pull the trigger would like to hear them or get any other upgrade advice under $2K. 

[blee421]

So the 2012 & 2015 line are mics meant for congo drum kits as I understand it. So they are built to take some punishment!! Very few have jumped in and grabbed the wide cards yet but I’m considering grabbing a set of both! With the price being so inviting I’m thinking roll the dice. There are some 2012 pulls on archive that are stellar for sure. Search Mark Terry on archive and DPA 2012 and enjoy!

[C.Clark]

I've got a pair of 2015's and have been using them in my mutli-mic mixes for about 6 months and have loved them so far.  Highly recommended if anyone is looking for a mid-tier wide card.  I just picked up the 2012's since i liked the 15's so much.  Really excited to start getting these integrated into my mixes!

[blee421]

I've got a pair of 2015's and have been using them in my mutli-mic mixes for about 6 months and have loved them so far.  Highly recommended if anyone is looking for a mid-tier wide card.  I just picked up the 2012's since i liked the 15's so much.  Really excited to start getting these integrated into my mixes!

C. Clark!! Will you be open to sharing a few recordings? My email is blee421@hotmail.com. Anything that is recorded onstage with 2015 or 2012 and then concerts. Anything that’s your average concert doesn’t matter what band I just want to hear those. Not many people have jumped at those mics just yet which is a little surprising since they are only $850 per mic. You run the DPA cables with them? I love my 33’ pair because you can clamp up anywhere and the thin cable is really easy to run back somewhere. Hope you continue to enjoy them. You grab a SRS mount for both pairs?

[HealthCov Chris]

Found this outdoor Moe. show with the 2015's.  Pretty nice!
https://archive.org/details/moe2023-09-16.dpa

[mrk27]

DPA 2015's (Onstage ORTF) + SBD of local PA live music
https://archive.org/details/TheMightyManatees2024-11-22.TMMMTX

[umamibeat]

Hey all! Jumping into this thread since I got myself a set of the 2012s. With a bit of persuasion from Chris and after listening to some of Mr. Terry's tapes, I decided these would be the first mics I got in the world of taping. (Thanks Chris for the recommendation!)

Really enjoying these microphones so far. The build quality is superb - nice, compact form with a quality feel and weight. They feel substantial enough that I don't mind tossing them (gently) into a bag without a case. Price wise they are very competitive. These really do feel like good value. I'm no doubt a big DPA fan now.

To me they sound very neutral, extremely detailed. Bass response has been a good surprise - it's hefty bass that feels natural and weighted, but doesn't come across as muddy or bloated. It's the same story for treble - cymbals are natural and airy, with extremely smooth response. There's no sibilance or unfavorable twinge-inducing treble here. If I were to nitpick and ask for something more, occasionally I wish there was a more forward presentation with a bit more forward presence. I think that's mainly a characteristic of a small diaphragm rather than the microphone itself. Perhaps it can be worked out a bit in mixing and mastering (of which I'm no expert). I've definitely had my eye on a set of 2015s as well to use as a complement to these 2012s.

I also have a set of the DPA 4560 binaurals (which are a set of DPA 4060s in headset form). This past week I taped Nickel Creek with the 2012s in ORTF and the 4060 omnis in a spaced configuration. I think the mix came out great. The 2012s have so much detail - the transient response is so clear. The omnis provide a very nice presence to the whole recording.

I've also tested the 2012s out in more of their original intended use cases - miking up my acoustic guitar and mandolin. No doubt these microphones are superb for this use too. When I taped the Nickel Creek show, the sound guy was also running a set of 2012s as room mics. He said that he first used them to mike up Sierra Hull's mandolin at the Ryman and they sounded so good there, he had to buy himself a set.

Check out my Soundcloud - almost everything on there is recorded with the 2012s.  https://soundcloud.com/umamibeat

Happy to be on team DPA for now!

[aaronji]

They feel substantial enough that I don't mind tossing them (gently) into a bag without a case.

If there is any chance that you might sell them at some point, I would recommend a case. Dings detract from the value a bit. Personally, I transport my DPAs in a Pelican box, which (to me) is well worth the price for the peace of mind.

I've definitely had my eye on a set of 2015s as well to use as a complement to these 2012s.

I am curious about the 2015s. I have been using 4015s for quite a while now and they are awesome. A great compromise between omnis and cardioids and they work really well for most of the situations in which I tape. If the 2015s are even in the same ballpark, they are well worth the money...