DPA d:dicate 4017C Compact Shotgun Mic

d:dicate 4017C Compact Shotgun Mic

Designed for a broad range of applications, the d:dicate™ 4017 Shotgun Mic is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast / ENG / film booming and even studio recording environments.

This condenser microphone capsule is part of the flexible d:dicate™ Recording Microphones Series. It is equipped with a highly-directional hypercardioid pickup pattern; obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection.

The d:dicate™ Shotgun Mic Capsule is immune to RF emission and the 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is capable of handling peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping. It withstands use in very humid environments with ease. It delivers clear sound even when used in very hot or cold areas of the world such as the desert and the arctic.

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 the often 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 sound coming from the sides and back of a shotgun often sounds unnatural but DPA has managed to make these additions to sound natural as well – just damped.

The capsule, combined with the MMP-B Mic Preamp, Low Cut and High Boost, is a short and exceptionally lightweight shotgun microphone with impressive accuracy and clarity.

All DPA mics, from the smallest miniatures to this shotgun, feature the same sonic character. This makes it easy to use a mix of hidden miniature mics and boom mics, while a minimum of workload in postproduction. This common sonic character means that you have the same timbre, independently, whether the sound is best recorded via a miniature mic or a boom, plan mic or any other DPA mic you choose to use.

Combine with the preamp of your choice
At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform this solution into a new configuration.

The MMP-A Microphone Preamp is an ultra-transparent, transformerless preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. The MMP-C Compact Microphone Preamp is an ultra-compact preamp with active drive for impedance balancing. It has a slightly softer character than the other preamps in the d:dicate™ Microphones Series.

Other preamps include the very small form factor types MMP-E Modular Active Cable (XLR output) and MMP-G Modular Active Cable (MicroDot output), allowing for very slim set-ups. The MMP-G even allows you to match a larger microphone directly to a wireless transmitter.

d:dicate™ 4017C Shotgun Microphone, Compact
At just 154 mm (6.1 in) and 70 g (2.5 oz), this mic sets new standards for compactness within shotgun microphones and their applications. At the same time, it offers impressive accuracy, clarity and musicality.

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

This solution is also available with Rycote® Windshield and suspension system – a fully-packed and ready-to-go solution.

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

Technische Daten 4017C

- Directional pattern Supercardioid, lobe-shaped
- Principle of operation Pressure gradient, with interference tube
- Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in) 40 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)
- S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) Typ. 81 dB(A)
- Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak
- Dynamic range Typ. 124 dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping 146 dB
- Output impedance 100 ?
- Minimum load impedance 2 k?
- Cable drive capability 100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle Impedance balancing with Active Drive
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 50 dB
- Power supply (for full performance) 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)
- Current consumption 2.8 mA
- Connector XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
- Color Matte black
- Weight 70 g (2.5 oz)
- Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Microphone length 154 mm (6 in)
- Maximum output voltage, RMS 4.5 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%