DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone

DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone

Designed to excel at the challenging requirements of the broadcast industry, the 2017 is a reliable shotgun microphone, featuring durable construction and exceptional ease of use, combined with extraordinary acoustical properties. The 2017 performs both in fixed positions, on camera systems and on booms.

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

The most durable shotgun mic ever. 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. Accurate, natural sound. 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. Many other shotgun mics don’t pick up off-axis sound naturally, making, for example, the crowd noise sound more like a waterfall or even completely unrecognizable. Extraordinary durability. The 2017 is constructed to withstand rough handling as well as difficult situations, such as cold climates and humidity. We have designed the encapsulating structure without moving mechanical parts and have found just the right thickness of material and ideal uniform pattern of slits on the grid. These things combined make the microphone extremely resistant to mechanical impact. In addition, the materials used in the capsule design and electronics ensure the mic is resistant to moisture, temperature and condensation issues. The 2017 has a thick, robust body construction of brass that is exceptionally durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance against metal fatigue. In addition, the surfaces of the mic are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.

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