DPA debuts DPK2015 stereo kit for piano miking

A fiddly piano miking headache just got shrink-wrapped into a grab-and-go stereo kit.

DPK2015 targets piano capture pain

• DPA Microphones packaged two 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones together.
• Bundle carries the DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit name.
• Setup aims to speed up piano recording jobs.
• Kit claims tighter imaging than typical plug-and-play rigs.

The mounting system keeps things stable

• DPA Microphones built it around a matched 2015 pair.
• Custom mounts lock mics in place without rattling.
• Goosenecks allow quick placement with the lid open or shut.
• The whole rig can be positioned within minutes.

Sound focus stays natural

• DPA Microphones tuned it for balanced stereo spread.
• Engineers get detail across soft classical passages.
• Jazz and pop dynamics translate without weird coloration.
• Somava says it removes the usual placement stress.

Included hardware in the box

• DPA Microphones adds GM1500 Gooseneck Mounts to the kit.
• The package carries DAO2015 cables with XLR ends.
• Stereo Boom SB0400 supports the mic pair.
• Foam Widescreens and a protective case ship inside.

Price tag and timing

• DPA Microphones lists availability as right away.
• UK pricing lands at 2220 pounds with VAT.