DPA d:dicate™ 4017B-R Shotgun Mic with Rycote Windshield
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.
At just 210 mm (8.3 in) and 68 g (2.4 oz), this mic is one of the shortest and lightest shotgun condenser microphones available. 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. It also withstands use in very humid environments with ease.
The d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone features two onboard filters. They are activated via an ingenious switching ring design. With a simple twist of two sturdy rings, engineers can implement a high-frequency boost that adds a 4 dB shelf at 8 kHz. This compensates for hi loss when used with windjammers. A first-order bass roll-off below 120 Hz minimizes 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.
This solution comes with Rycote® Windshield and suspension system – a fully-packed and ready-to-go solution.
- 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
| Directional pattern | Supercardioid, lobe-shaped | Principle of operation | Pressure gradient, with interference tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarized condenser | Frequency range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third order high pass filter at 50 Hz |
| 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 | 138 dB | Switchable attenuator, filters etc. | High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz. Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz |
| 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) | 48 V Phantom power (± 4 V) |
| 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 range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in) | 70 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz |
