DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

Alistair Vance
Written by Alistair Vance

April 19, 2026

DPA ST2015

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

Technical specs of DPA microphone

  • Consisting of 2 DPA 2015 condenser directional microphones
  • Ideal for miking large instruments or groups of instruments
  • Polar pattern: wide cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
  • Dynamic range: 132 dB
  • Max. SPL: 153 dB peak
  • Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa, -37.7 dB re. 1 V/Pa
  • XLR connector
  • Dimensions (Ø x H): 19 x 94 mm
  • Weight: 83 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. UA0961 microphone holder, UA0020, windscreen and S-DKF0022 zipped pouch

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DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

DPA ST2015 Review: Buying guide and verdict

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Customer Review Summary

The DPA ST2015 mics are a remarkable addition for live performances, departing from the brand’s traditional clip-on mics to offer an innovative half-spherical capture of sound.

Upon first handling the mics, their compact and unobtrusive design stands out, complemented by well-designed clips that, while effective, could benefit from a more standard alternative.

The sound quality is impressively clear and precise. When positioned in an AB arrangement over a drum kit, they allow for close placement without sacrificing stereo width or introducing muddiness. This design captures other loud instruments and ambient sound more distinctly than comparable cardioid mics, resulting in a richer tonal experience.

In studio settings, these mics have proven versatile for various applications, including atmospheric recordings, backing vocals, and acoustic guitar. They excel as overhead microphones, effectively capturing the entirety of the drum kit, especially when paired with a kick drum mic.

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Overall, the DPA ST2015 mics perform exceptionally well in stereo applications across diverse scenarios, delivering wonderful results, particularly with clean preamps, despite being slightly gain-hungry compared to other DPA models.



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Alistair Vance

Based in Bristol, Al has spent over a decade mixing local bands before specialising in hybrid studio consulting. He’s obsessed with the price-to-performance ratio, helping musicians achieve a "Radio Ready" sound without the need for a £50,000 Neve console. No fluff, just honest gear reviews to get your tracks sounding professional on a real-world budget.

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