DPA 4017B

At just 210 mm (8.3 in) and 68 g (2.4 oz), this mic is one of the shortest and lightest shotgun condenser mic available. It offers impressive accuracy, clarity and musicality.

The mic is fully immune to RF emission and the 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is capable of handling peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping.

Designed for a broad range of applications, the d:dicate™ Microphones Series is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast/ENG/film booming and even studio recording environments. The microphone capsule The d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone is equipped with a highly-directional hypercardioid pickup pattern; obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection. Its unique directional pattern is useful when you need exceptionally high directivity with high background noise rejection. It is convenient when you cannot place the mic close enough to the sound source. The MMP-B preamplifier is best if you want easily accessible high boost and low cut switches.

Extensive research and development has been undertaken to optimize the sound coming from the sides and back of the microphone. One of the key accomplishments is that we have minimized often very un-linear response of a shotgun microphone due to its side lobes. The condenser capsule uses a high voltage pre-polarized back plate, endowing the shotgun with high output as well as wide dynamics, extremely low noise and distortion specifications.

The d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone features two onboard filters. They are activated via an ingenious switching ring design. With a simple twist of two sturdy rings, engineers can implement a high-frequency boost that adds a 4 dB shelf at 8 kHz. This compensates for hi loss when used with windjammers. A first-order bass roll-off below 120 Hz minimizes handling and wind noise. A permanent third-order high-pass filter at 50 Hz effectively removes unwanted low frequency disturbance from handling and wind noise.

The d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone is also available with Rycote Windshield and suspension system - a fully-packed and ready-to-go solution.

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone into a new configuration. You can combine it with another d:dicate™ or d:facto™ Microphone Capsule or Preamplifier.

• Small and lightweight

• Excellent RF Immunity

• Uniform off-axis response

• Highly directional pattern

• Directional characteristics: Supercardioid, lobe-shaped

• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient, with interference tube

• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser

• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

• Sensitivity, nominal ± 2 dB at 1 kHz: 19 mV/Pa; -34.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa

• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 14 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))

• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (max. 26 dB)

• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 80 dB(A)

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 133 dB SPL peak

• Dynamic range: Typ. 119 dB

• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 138 dB

• Filters: High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz. Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz

• Output impedance: < 150 ohm

• Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)

• Output balance principle: Signal balanced

• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 40 dB

• Power supply: 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)

• Current consumption: 4.5 mA

• Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: signal - phase

• Color: Matte black

• Weight: 68 g (2.4 oz)

• Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

• Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)

• Microphone length: 212 mm (8.3 in)

• Output voltage, RMS: > 1.8 V

• Polarity: +V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure

• Temperature range: -40 C to 45 C (14 F to 113 F)

• Relative Humidity (RH): Up to 90 %