DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone

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The DPA 2017 is an extremely directional shotgun microphone designed for broadcast professionals who demand reliable performance in challenging environments. This Danish-engineered microphone combines crystal-clear sound quality with exceptional durability, making it the go-to choice for television production, film work, documentaries, and live event coverage. Whether you're mounting it on a camera rig, positioning it on a boom pole, or using it in fixed locations, the 2017 delivers consistent results even under harsh conditions like extreme cold, high humidity, or sudden temperature changes. The microphone's robust brass construction with a protective black chrome finish ensures long-term reliability, while its compact design allows for easier handling compared to bulkier competitors on the market.

The DPA 2017 stands out from competing shotgun microphones through several distinctive characteristics that directly impact real-world audio quality. Its interference tube technology provides outstanding off-axis rejection, which means unwanted background noise gets significantly reduced while the primary sound source remains clear and natural. Many other shotgun mics struggle with unnatural off-axis response that makes crowd noise sound artificial or even unrecognizable. The 2017 avoids this problem entirely by capturing ambient sounds in a balanced way that integrates seamlessly into your final mix. The microphone also features an extremely low self-noise level of just 13 dB(A), which proves invaluable when working with quiet sound sources or when multiple microphones are open simultaneously during complex productions.

Another practical advantage concerns the microphone's physical design. Despite having a relatively long interference tube surrounding the capsule, the overall housing remains shorter and lighter than many competing models that offer similar acoustic performance. This makes the 2017 easier to balance on boom poles and reduces operator fatigue during extended shooting sessions. The absence of any adjustment buttons or switches means you can place the microphone in its protective windscreen once and forget about it, saving valuable setup time on busy production days. Additionally, the uniform 360-degree grid pattern ensures consistent sound quality even if the microphone accidentally rotates around its axis, a common occurrence during fast-paced shoots where equipment gets moved quickly between positions.

• 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 audio performance in quiet environments or with many open microphones

 

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