DPA 2017
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Essential Information About the DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone
Essential Information About the DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone
- Supercardioid directivity to isolate the source and control ambient noise in the loudest environments.
- Extreme robustness: resistant to rain showers, repeated shocks, and dry or arid environments.
- Compact and lightweight design (184 mm for 115 g) ideal for boom pole, camera mounting, or field edge use.
- Wide dynamic range with a max SPL of 148 dB peak for very intense sources.
Manufacturer Information
DPA
https://www.dpamicrophones.com
info-fr@dpamicrophones.com
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A New Field Standard from DPA
The latest directional microphone from the brand, the DPA 2017 builds on DPA's expertise in broadcast and film sound recording to offer a compact and ultra-reliable solution. It establishes itself as a modern reference for capturing ambience and dialogue outdoors, where stability and sound clarity are as important as durability.Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Designed for film crews, sound engineers, reporters, and broadcast technicians, the 2017 excels at the edge of sports fields, on a boom pole for documentaries, mounted on cameras, or for capturing stage ambience. Its supercardioid directivity effectively limits lateral noise and potential feedback while maintaining a natural timbre reproduction.Design and Performance Built for the Field
The 2017's condenser capsule delivers remarkable clarity and fidelity across the entire useful frequency range, from 20 to 20,000 Hz. The supercardioid pattern ensures an excellent source-to-noise ratio in complex environments, simplifying placement and reducing the need for heavy post-production processing.A true field tool, its construction withstands repeated mechanical shocks and harsh weather. Tested to operate up to 40degC with 90% relative humidity and down to -40degC in cold conditions, it guarantees reliable capture regardless of circumstances. Its slim profile (19 mm diameter) and featherweight design facilitate balancing on a boom pole and mounting on cameras without compromising mobility.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 20 Hz | Capsule | Small diaphragm |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | Shotgun Microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | supercardioid | ||
| Type | Directional condenser microphone | Dimensions (L x H x D) | 19 x 184 x 19 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 - 20,000 Hz | Length | 184 mm; diameter: 19 mm |
| Sensitivity | 25 mV/Pa (-32 dB, 1 V/Pa) | Weight | 115 g |
| Max SPL | 148 dB peak (10% THD) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the DPA 2017 suitable for boom pole recording?
Its size of 184 mm and weight of 115 g make balancing on a boom pole easy. The supercardioid polar pattern helps reduce side noise when capturing dialogue. Its condenser capsule covers a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
What type of connection does this shotgun microphone use?
The XLR output allows connection to an audio chain equipped with this type of connector.
Can this microphone be used to record stage ambiance or a concert?
With a maximum SPL of 148 dB peak at 10% THD, it can handle high-level sound sources. Its frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz covers the announced frequency range for stage ambiance. The supercardioid directivity limits noise pickup from the sides.
What is the directivity of the DPA 2017?
The supercardioid pattern focuses capture towards the front and attenuates side noise. This configuration is suitable for dialogue, reporting, and recording in complex environments.
Is the microphone resistant for outdoor shoots?
The construction is rated to operate up to 40 °C with 90% relative humidity, as well as down to -40 °C. Its 19 mm diameter also makes it easy to mount on a camera.
