Prodipe A1 Duo
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Essential Information About the Prodipe A1 Duo Condenser Microphones
Essential Information About the Prodipe A1 Duo Condenser Microphones
- Pair of small-diaphragm microphones for precise and natural sound capture in both studio and live settings.
- Unidirectional polar pattern for excellent off-axis rejection and better source isolation.
- 100 Hz high-pass filter (12 dB/oct) to control rumble and proximity effect.
- Supplied with two clips and two windshields, ready for stereo configurations (XY, ORTF, spaced).
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A Duo Inspired by Classic "Pencil Microphones"
The Prodipe A1 Duo follows in the tradition of the famous small-diaphragm "pencil" microphones, renowned for their linear frequency response and high fidelity. Designed to offer an affordable alternative without sacrificing precision, this set ensures transparent reproduction of acoustic instruments on stage and in the studio.
For Musicians, Sound Engineers, and Demanding Creators
Whether you are a sound engineer, home-studio enthusiast, or stage manager, the A1 Duo excels on strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar), pianos, woodwinds, brass, cymbals, and percussion. Live, its unidirectional pattern limits bleed. In the studio, the pair allows coherent and easily positionable stereo recordings.
Features Designed for Modern Sound Capture
The small-diaphragm capsule delivers clear transients and a precise sound image, ideal for capturing the attack of a guitar or the shimmer of cymbals. The extended frequency response from 30 Hz to 18 kHz covers the essential useful spectrum while remaining musical and free of harshness.
The 100 Hz high-pass filter, with a 12 dB per octave slope, helps clean up unwanted vibrations, footstep noise, or hum. With a maximum sound pressure level of 134 dB SPL at 1% distortion, the A1 handles dynamic sources like an energetic snare drum or a fortissimo piano without flinching.
As a duo, it becomes a formidable tool for natural stereo recordings: drum overheads, string ensembles, piano, choirs, or ambiances. All with a sensitivity calibrated to maintain a good signal-to-noise ratio and limit room coloration.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 30 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 18 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | studio microphone | Color | Black |
| Type | condenser microphone, small diaphragm | Signal-to-noise ratio | 74 dB |
| Polar pattern | unidirectional | High-pass filter | 100 Hz, 12 dB per octave slope |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz to 18 kHz | Phantom power | 48 V DC (+/-5 V tolerance) |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB, tolerance 2 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz) | Output impedance | 100 ohms (+/-30% at 1 kHz) |
| Self-noise | 20 dB-A (IEC 581-5) | Included accessories | two clips and two windshields |
| Maximum sound pressure level | 134 dB SPL at 1 kHz for 1% THD | Weight | 120 g |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised these condenser microphones for excellent value and "very natural sound" with precise instrument capture. "Perfect for stage" use, they work well in multi-instrument environments. Most customers recommend them highly. However, phantom power is required, and one customer noted a frequency boost at 3 kHz can be annoying.
Review highlights
- “Very effective with a very natural sound from your instrument. Have fun on stage.”
- “Instrument capture is very precise, even in a multi-instrument environment.”
- “For the price, it's great! The mics sound very good on various instruments, I recommend.”
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Excellent hardware, however, requiring phantom power (which I did not know before an advisor explained it to me).
The microphones are of very good quality.
I am not a specialist but I note that the recording of an instrument is very precise, especially in a multi-instrument environment.
I use it in rehearsal and the violin is perfectly sounded despite the proximity of the other instruments (trumpet, saxophone, flute, piano and drums).Automatically translated
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Prodipe is a French company, very attentive to its musicians. You can contact them to make the best use of your equipment. Their microphones are incredibly effective. With a very natural sound reproduction of your instrument. Have fun on stage.
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Small diaphragm condenser microphones that are almost on par with my Oktava MK12 for 4 times cheaper. A good discovery. A.M.
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Good product that does what I expect from it... not from Neumann but more than enough for my use...
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For, the price... it's great!
The microphones sound great on various instruments, I recommend.Automatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Prodipe A1 Duo suitable for stereo recordings?
The pair of microphones allows for stereo recordings on piano, drum overheads, choirs, string ensembles, or ambient sounds. The two small-diaphragm capsules facilitate coherent positioning.
What power supply is required for these microphones?
A 48 V DC phantom power supply is required, with a tolerance of 5 V. The connection is made via XLR.
Can this pair be used on a snare drum or cymbals?
With a maximum level of 134 dB SPL at 1 kHz for 1% distortion, this pair can handle high-level sources. The cardioid pattern helps reduce stage bleed. The small diaphragm faithfully captures percussion transients and cymbal detail.
Is the high-pass filter built-in?
A high-pass filter at 100 Hz, with a slope of 12 dB per octave, reduces unwanted vibrations, footstep noises, and hum.
What accessories are included with the pair?
Two clips and two windshields are provided. Each microphone weighs 120 g.
