The 2015 compact microphone with a wide cardioid pattern is ideal for capturing the ambient sound of a drum kit or other groups of instruments. It is designed to withstand the rough handling of a busy live stage. It features a reinforced, robust housing made of brass, which is highly durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance to metal fatigue. In addition to the durable materials, the surfaces of the microphone grip and the basket are coated with a protective black chrome finish that ensures higher wear resistance.

The 2015 has a capsule with a wide cardioid pattern and the typical linear off-axis frequency response associated with DPA. Along with high gain before feedback, this characteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to manage bleed from other instruments in close proximity. The 2015 captures off-axis sounds in a very natural and subdued manner.

The 2015 can be positioned close to the drums, closer than you would typically place overhead microphones, while still capturing the sound of the entire drum kit in a balanced way. This closer position results in a stronger audio signal from the drums and thus less bleed on stage.

Like all other DPA microphones, the 2015 delivers absolutely pure and transparent audio quality. Although the 2015 is available as a single microphone, it shines especially as a matched stereo pair, selected with a sensitivity tolerance of ± 1.5 dB. The compact design of this stereo pair ensures an open, natural sound capture without obscuring the exciting happenings on stage.