1 x 4017B with Preamp and
Low cut & High-boost Filters
1 x Foam Windscreen
1 x Microphone clip
1 x Hardshell zipper case
DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone w/ Preamp & Low Cut/High-Boost Filters
This DPA 4017B shotgun microphone features the MMP-B Shotgun Preamp with Low cut and High-boost filters. Also features active drive for impedance balancing.
Equipped with a highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern, obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection, the DPA 4017B is a short and exceptionally lightweight shotgun microphone that truly measures up to DPA’s impressive reputation for accuracy, clarity, and musicality.
Designed for a broad range of applications, the phantom powered 4017B is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast/ENG/film booming, and even studio recording environments.
Features
- Small and lightweight
- Excellent RF immunity
- Highly immune to humidity
- Uniform off-axis response
- Highly directional pattern
- Sleek shotgun for distant miking
- Integrated active cable
Tune out the surroundings
Extensive research and development has been undertaken to optimize the sound coming from the sides and behind the microphone. Minimizing the often very un-linear response of a shotgun microphone due to its side lobes is one of the key accomplishments of the 4017B. 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.
Small size, big performance
At just 210 mm (8.3 in) in length and 68 g (2.4 oz) in weight, the aluminum-bodied DPA 4017B is among the smallest and lightest boom microphones available. But that’s not to say that it’s small on performance. Fully immune to RF emission, the 4017B’s 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is capable of handling peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping.
Screwdriver-free filter access
The 4017B features two onboard filters that are activated via an ingenious switching ring design. With the simple twist of two sturdy rings, engineers can implement a high-frequency boost that adds a 4 dB shelf at 8 kHz and a first-order bass roll-off below 120 Hz to minimize 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.
Specifications
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid, lobe-shaped |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient, with interference tube |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third order high pass filter at 50 Hz |
| Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in) | 70 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz | 19 mV/Pa; -34.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A)) |
| Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 | Typ. 24 dB (max. 26 dB) |
| Distortion, THD < 1% | 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 124 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% | 138 dB SPL peak |
| Switchable attenuator, filters etc. | High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz. Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz |
| Rated output impedance | 100 Ω |
| Minimum load impedance | 2 kΩ |
| Cable drive capability | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Output balance principle | Signal balanced |
| Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) | > 40 dB |
| Power supply (for full performance) | P48 (Phantom Power) |
| 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) |
| Maximum output voltage, RMS | 2.0 V |
| Polarity | +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure |
| Temperature range | -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) | Up to 90% |
Frequency Response
Typical on and off-axis response of a 4017B Shotgun Microphone measured at 60cm (23.6in)
Frequency Response with Filters
Frequency response of switching filters on 4017B measured at 60cm (23.6in)
Polar Pattern
Typical directional characteristics of a 4017B Shotgun Microphone
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