DPA 4017 Shotgun Microphone

The DPA 4017 Shotgun Microphone delivers professional-grade directional audio capture across diverse settings.

Its tight supercardioid pickup pattern excels in camera-mounted applications, broadcast booming, ENG field work, and studio recording. Ideal for sports venues and fixed installations where focused sound rejection of off-axis noise is essential. Built for demanding production environments requiring reliable, consistent performance.

The DPA 4017 Shotgun Microphone is available in a compact version, or with an XLR connector mounted on either the rear or side of the microphone.

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

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
• 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
• 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%
• Colours: Matte black