DPA Microphones
DPA 4017B
Short shotgun (supercardioid with interference tube) pre-polarised condenser microphone, with switchable high boost and bass roll-off
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom, 48 V.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Switchable, 2
- Sensitivity
- −34.4 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 68%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 78%
- Self-noise
- 13 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 67%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 68%
- Max SPL
- 134 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 33%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 30%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 10 shotgun condensers
More output than 22% of 10 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Quieter than 43% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Takes louder sound than 93% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the response image.
Captioned (on the product page) "Typical on and off-axis response of a 4017B microphone. On-axis (0°) measured at 60 cm (23.6 in), other directions measured in the far field." Drawn solid from 70 Hz to 18 kHz, dotted outside. Filters off (not stated; the curve matches the 2012 sheet's "Without filter" line).
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the polar image. Approximate
Captioned (on the product page) "Typical directional characteristics of a 4017B Shotgun Microphone"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 4k Hz.
In practice
All specs
| From the product page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 19 mm pre-polarised condenser capsule (MMC4017) with interference tube, on the MMP-B preamplifier"Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)"; "Pressure gradient, with interference tube". The MMC4017 capsule is sold separately on DPA's site (accessories > capsules and preamps). | |
| Sensitivity | −34.4 dBV/Pa (19 mV/Pa)nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz | |
| Self-noise | 13 dB(A)typical (max. 15 dB(A)); also 14 dB(A), typical (max. 15), DPA product sheet (2012). "Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))". | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 24 dBITU-R BS.468-4, typical (max. 26 dB); also 25 dB, typical (max. 26), DPA product sheet (2012) | |
| Max SPL | 134 dB SPLTHD < 1%, RMS; also 137 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 138 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak; also 133 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak, DPA product sheet (2012); also 152 dB SPL, peak before clipping, DPA product sheet (2012). "Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak"; "Max. SPL, THD 10%: 138 dB SPL peak". | |
| Dynamic range | 124 dBtypical; also 119 dB, typical, DPA product sheet (2012) | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmrated output impedance; also 150 ohm, "< 150 ohm", DPA product sheet (2012) | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"20 Hz - 20 kHz, permanent third order high pass filter at 50 Hz"; effective range ±2 dB at 60 cm: 70 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz (2012 sheet: 70 Hz - 20 kHz). | |
| Powering | phantom, 48 V"P48 (Phantom Power)"; the 2012 sheet: "48 V Phantom power (± 4 V)". | |
| Current draw | 4.5 mA | |
| Low cut | off, on; 120 Hz; 6 dB/octave; high-pass"Low cut: First order filter, below 120 Hz"; switched by turning a ring, no tools needed (2012 sheet p. 1). | |
| Switches | high boost: off, on"High boost: +4 dB at 8 kHz". | |
| Connector | XLR-3M"Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: signal - phase". | |
| Weight | 68 g | |
| Dimensions | 212 × 19 mmLength × diameter. The 2012 sheet's text says 210 mm, its table 212 mm. | |
| Permanent high-pass filter | Third order, at 50 Hz | |
| Effective frequency range | 70 Hz - 18 kHz (±2 dB, at 60 cm), with typ. 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz | |
| Maximum output voltage | 2.0 V RMS | |
| Cable drive capability | 100 m (328 ft) | |
| Output balance | Signal balanced; CMRR > 40 dB | |
| Polarity | +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure | |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 45 °C | |
| Relative humidity | Up to 90% | |
| From the spec sheet | ||
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 80 dBA-weighted, re 1 kHz at 1 Pa, typical. "S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 80 dB(A)"; not on the current product page. | p. 2 |
| Finish | matte black (aluminium body)"Color: Matte black"; "aluminum-bodied" (p. 1). | |
| RF immunity | Described as fully immune to RF emission | p. 1 |
| Use | Camera mounting, fixed positions at sports venues, broadcast/ENG/film booming, studio recording | |
Documents
- 4017B Shotgun Microphoneproduct page specifications
- Typical on and off-axis response of a 4017B microphonegraph image
- Typical directional characteristics of a 4017B Shotgun Microphonegraph image
- 4017B, 4017B Shotgun MicrophoneDPA product sheet, 3 pages
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © DPA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.