DPA 3511ES Stereo Kit with Matched 4011ES Cardioid Microphones

Product overview

The DPA 3511ES is a complete stereo kit with two compact 4011ES cardioid microphones with active side cables, factory-matched within ±1 dB on frequency response and sensitivity across the microphone's entire frequency bandwidth. DPA now offers it as the DPK4011 Piano Stereo Kit.

It is a versatile, compact piano kit, tailored for clean sound and limitless creativity. Widely described by professionals as natural, warm and detailed, with a classic listener perspective and a balanced top-to-bottom response, it suits high-fidelity piano recordings in the studio or live, solo or in ensembles.

The microphones are only 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long with a low-key appearance, so they fit inside both upright and grand pianos at all desired positions, with the lid open or closed. The integrated cable lets them hang from the ceiling for precise, repeatable positions and angles when spot miking orchestra sections or ambience, and they are equally ideal for unobtrusive table use.

The fittings in the kit allow hanging, fixed XY or ORTF mounting, and the stereo boom also allows A/B positioning. A shock mount doubles as a swivel joint for fixed mounting on microphone stands, or with one of the enclosed magnets for placement inside the piano.

Key features

• Two factory-matched 4011ES cardioid microphones with active side cables
• Matched within ±1 dB, phase deviation < 10°
• Natural, warm and detailed piano sound with a balanced top-to-bottom response
• Fits inside upright and grand pianos, lid open or closed
• Hanging, XY, ORTF and A/B mounting
• Shock mount with swivel joint and magnets for internal placement
• Protective carrying case

Made for

• High-fidelity piano recording, studio and live
• Solo piano and piano in ensembles
• Hanging spot microphones for orchestra sections
• Ambience recording
• Unobtrusive table use

In the box

• 2 x 4011ES pencil microphones (matched stereo pair)
• 2 x SM4000-C Suspension Mount for pencil mics
• 2 x DUA0041 Foam Windscreen for pencil mics with active cable
• 1 x UA0897 Shock Mount for pencil microphone
• 1 x CXO4000 Compact XY/ORTF Stereo Holder
• 2 x MC4001 Microphone Clip for MMP-E preamp with active cable
• 2 x DUA9003 Gooseneck Mount Modular
• Protective carrying case
• Documentation: calibration chart

DPA 3511ES: frequently asked questions

Is the 3511ES the same as the DPK4011?

Yes. DPA states that the DPK4011 Piano Stereo Kit was previously known as the 3511ES Stereo Kit with Matched 4011ES Cardioid Microphones.

Will the microphones fit inside my piano?

Yes. Thanks to their compact 3.5 cm design they fit inside both upright and grand pianos at all desired positions, with the lid open or closed.

Which stereo techniques does the kit support?

Hanging, fixed XY or ORTF with the CXO4000 holder, and A/B positioning with the enclosed stereo boom.

How are the microphones powered?

Both run on P48 phantom power with 3.5 mA current consumption and drive cables up to 100 m (328 ft).

Can it be used beyond the piano?

Yes. It is ideal for unobtrusive spot miking such as hanging or table use, including spot miking orchestra sections and ambience from the ceiling.

Where can I buy the DPA 3511ES in India?

The DPA 3511ES is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Grand piano, lid open or closed

Pianists and recording engineers.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphones inside the piano at the desired positions.
2. Close the lid if wanted.
3. Connect both channels and switch on P48.

Tip: The compact microphones fit inside at all desired positions.

Workflow 2: Upright piano

Pianists and engineers, in the studio or live.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the microphones inside the upright piano.
2. Set the gains.

Tip: A natural, warm and detailed listener perspective.

Workflow 3: XY or ORTF pair

Recording engineers.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the pair in the CXO4000 in XY or ORTF.
2. Fit it to a stand with the swivel shock mount.
3. Record both channels.

Tip: The shock mount also acts as a swivel joint.

Workflow 4: A/B pair

Engineers recording piano in ensembles.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the pair on the stereo boom for A/B.
2. Set the spacing and record.

Tip: The microphones are matched within ±1 dB.

Workflow 5: Hanging spot microphones

Engineers in concert halls.

Connections

Setup

1. Hang the microphones from the ceiling in the SM4000-C mounts.
2. Aim at the orchestra section or room.

Tip: Precise, repeatable positions and angles.

Workflow 6: Unobtrusive table use

Broadcast and recording users.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the low-key microphone on the table.
2. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: Only 3.5 cm long.