High-Performing, Compact Solution
The 2017 Shotgun Microphone is an extremely directional mic that combines crystal clear, authentic sound and stable, consistent performance under harsh conditions.
Its acoustical performance sets it apart from any competition. It has efficient off-axis rejection combined with an off-axis frequency response that is much more linear than most similar shotgun mics on the market. These are exactly the capabilities that result in authentic sound.
In addition, the 2017 performs consistently in a variety of conditions, like cold weather and humid environments as well as in generally harsh situations.
Finally, although the interference tube surrounding the capsule is quite long, the entire mic is contained in a shorter, lighter mic housing than many other mics that it outperforms. This makes the 2017 a practical choice in a wide range of applications.
2017 is designed to ensure that the sound from the primary sound source combines effortlessly with natural sound captured off-axis. The sound is clear and lifelike, including the heavily-attenuated off-axis input. It exhibits the same non-coloration of the off-axis response, i.e., it sounds like what is coming in on-axis, just damped accordingly with the side and rear entries.
DPA 2017 Features
- Accurate, clean sound from the primary sound source combines effortlessly with natural sound captured off-axis
- Extraordinary durability, with reinforced construction to perform in challenging environments, including high humidity
- Outstanding off-axis rejection for optimal isolation of the desired sound source
- Extremely directional pick-up pattern, with an effective interference tube in a compact housing
- Easy to set up, position and use in fixed positions, on booms and on camera systems
- Low self-noise, for excellent performance in quiet environments or with many open microphones
Extremely Directional
The 2017 is an extremely directional shotgun microphone. It shows impressive attenuation at 90° (around -10 dB) and maximal rejection around 125° (more than -20 dB). Its polar pattern provides a more even pickup of “on-scene” (0°) sound sources than many widely-used shotgun microphones and a larger rejection of out-of-scene noises, thereby achieving a better overall performance than many competing mics on the market.
Low Self-Noise
With an extreme SPL (Sound Pressure Level) handling of 143 dB SPL Peak, low self-noise of 13 dB(A) and a 130 dB dynamic range, the 2017 excels where other good shotgun microphones fail, making it useful in applications where shotguns traditionally do not perform well.
Low self-noise is useful when you need to capture/amplify quiet sources or when many microphones are open at the same time.
- Directional pattern: Supercardioid at 1 kHz
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in): 70 Hz to 18 kHz with typ. 2 dB soft boost at 15 kHz
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 25 mV/Pa (± 2 dB )
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))
- Distortion, THD < 1%: 140 dB SPL (143 dB SPL peak)
- Dynamic range: Typ. 130 dB
- SPL, THD 10%: 145 dB SPL (148 dB SPL peak)
- Rated output impedance: 60 Ω
- Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
- Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
- Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
- Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)>: 60 dB
- Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
- Current consumption: 1.8 mA
- Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
- Color: Black
- Weight: 115 g
- Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
- Capsule diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Microphone length: 184 mm (7.2 in)
- Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7 V (21 dBu)
- Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
- Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C
- Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90 %
DPA 2017 Downloads
Spec Sheet - As of 10/20/23
Product documents are provided as a courtesy and may not reflect the most up-to-date information. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information.
