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4017B, 4017B Shotgun Microphone
4017B, 4017B Shotgun Microphone
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Excellent RF Immunity
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Lightweight
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Uniform off-axis response
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Highly directional
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.
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, and has a wide dynamic range of
116 dB across a flat frequency response of 70 Hz - 20 kHz (±2 dB in 60
cm distance).
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.
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