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.
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.
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.