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DPA 4017B
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DPA 4017B

Short shotgun (supercardioid with interference tube) pre-polarised condenser microphone, with switchable high boost and bass roll-off

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Supercardioid / lobar
Sensitivity
−34.4 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
13 dB(A)
Max SPL
134 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the response image. Captioned (on the product page) "Typical on and off-axis response of a 4017B microphone. On-axis (0°) measured at 60 cm (23.6 in), other directions measured in the far field." Drawn solid from 70 Hz to 18 kHz, dotted outside. Filters off (not stated; the curve matches the 2012 sheet's "Without filter" line).

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the polar image. Captioned (on the product page) "Typical directional characteristics of a 4017B Shotgun Microphone"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 4k Hz.

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All specs

From the product page
Capsule19 mm pre-polarised condenser capsule (MMC4017) with interference tube, on the MMP-B preamplifier. "Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)"; "Pressure gradient, with interference tube". The MMC4017 capsule is sold separately on DPA's site (accessories > capsules and preamps).
Sensitivity−34.4 dBV/Pa (19 mV/Pa), nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
Self-noise13 dB(A), typical (max. 15 dB(A)); also 14 dB(A), typical (max. 15), DPA product sheet (2012). "Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))".
Self-noise (CCIR 468)24 dB, ITU-R BS.468-4, typical (max. 26 dB); also 25 dB, typical (max. 26), DPA product sheet (2012)
Max SPL134 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS; also 137 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 138 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak; also 133 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak, DPA product sheet (2012); also 152 dB SPL, peak before clipping, DPA product sheet (2012). "Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak"; "Max. SPL, THD 10%: 138 dB SPL peak".
Dynamic range124 dB, typical; also 119 dB, typical, DPA product sheet (2012)
Output impedance100 ohm, rated output impedance; also 150 ohm, "< 150 ohm", DPA product sheet (2012)
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third order high pass filter at 50 Hz"; effective range ±2 dB at 60 cm: 70 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz (2012 sheet: 70 Hz - 20 kHz).
Poweringphantom, 48 V. "P48 (Phantom Power)"; the 2012 sheet: "48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)".
Current draw4.5 mA
Low cutoff, on; 120 Hz; 6 dB/octave; high-pass. "Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz"; switched by turning a ring, no tools needed (2012 sheet p. 1).
Switcheshigh boost: off, on. "High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz".
ConnectorXLR-3M. "Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: signal - phase".
Weight68 g
Dimensions212 × 19 mm. Length × diameter. The 2012 sheet's text says 210 mm, its table 212 mm.
Permanent high-pass filterThird order, at 50 Hz
Effective frequency range70 Hz - 18 kHz (±2 dB, at 60 cm), with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz
Maximum output voltage2.0 V RMS
Cable drive capability100 m (328 ft)
Output balanceSignal balanced; CMRR > 40 dB
Polarity+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range-40 °C to 45 °C
Relative humidityUp to 90%
From the spec sheet
Signal-to-noise ratio80 dB, A-weighted, re 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical. "S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 80 dB(A)"; not on the current product page.p. 2
Finishmatte black (aluminium body). "Color: Matte black"; "aluminum-bodied" (p. 1).
RF immunityDescribed as fully immune to RF emissionp. 1
UseCamera mounting, fixed positions at sports venues, broadcast/ENG/film booming, studio recording

Documents

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