Features

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.

Technical Specifications

Brands

DPA Microphones

Microphone Type

Shotgun Microphones

Series

d: dicate


Specifications

Directional characteristics:

Supercardioid, lobe-shaped

Principle of operation:

Pressure gradient, with interference tube

Cartridge type:

Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency range:

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Frequency range, ± 2 dB:

70 Hz to 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. 14 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4:

Typ. 25 dB (max. 26 dB)

S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):

Typ. 80 dB(A)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

< 1 % up to 133 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range:

Typ. 119 dB

Max. SPL, peak before clipping:

138 dB

Filters:

High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz. Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz

Output impedance:

< 150 ohms

Cable drive capability:

100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle:

Signal balanced

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):

> 40 dB

Power supply:

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)

Output voltage, RMS:

> 1.8 V

Polarity:

+V at Pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range:

-40 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)

Relative Humidity (RH):

Up to 90 %

: DP-4017B