DPA DPK2015: a stereo piano kit built on two 2015 microphones

DPA Microphones has released the DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit, a ready-made set for miking pianos. It pairs two DPA 2015 wide cardioid microphones with mounting hardware made specifically for this instrument.

What the kit is for

DPA says the kit shortens setup time and gives more precise results than other plug-and-play piano solutions. The mounts hold the microphones securely and isolate them from vibration, and they allow a wide choice of positions. According to the company, the kit can be rigged in a few minutes whether the piano lid is open or closed. It is meant to give a natural, balanced stereo image for styles ranging from quiet classical pieces to pop and jazz with large dynamic swings. DPA adds that the bundle is meant to make piano capture simpler without a loss in quality.

Helga Volha Somava, Product Management Director at DPA, called piano miking one of the hardest tasks for engineers and said the kit is meant to work regardless of experience, piano type, genre or environment. She described it as a combination of convenience, flexibility and sound quality.

Contents

• Two DPA 2015 wide cardioid microphones
• Two GM1500 gooseneck mounts
• DAO2015 microphone cables with XLR connectors
• SB0400 lightweight stereo boom
• DUA0020 foam windscreens
• Compact protective case

Price

The kit can be ordered now at $2,800, or £2,220 including VAT in the UK.

All items are delivered together in the compact protective case. DPA presents the kit as a solution for engineers of any experience level and for different piano types, music genres, production styles and rooms.