DPA 4017C d:dicate Compact Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone

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.

Key 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

Technical Specifications

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 uPa (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 OHM
Minimum load impedance
2 kOHM
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
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 deg C to 45 deg C (-40 deg F to 113 deg F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%