DPA Microphones 2017 Shotgun Microphone

The DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone is a compact, supercardioid broadcast mic designed to deliver crystal clear, highly focused audio in the most demanding environments. Combining exceptional off-axis rejection with a remarkably natural, linear sound, it is equally at home on camera, on a boom or in fixed installations where reliability, intelligibility and ease of use are critical.

Engineered specifically for professional broadcast and location work, the 2017 offers low self-noise, huge dynamic range and an extremely directional pickup pattern that isolates your subject while still capturing a believable sense of space. Its rugged, reinforced construction and stable performance in cold, hot or humid conditions make it a dependable tool for news crews, documentary teams, live sports and studio productions alike.

Authentic, Focused Sound

The 2017 combines a tight supercardioid pattern with an advanced interference tube design to lock onto your primary sound source while keeping ambience under control. Crucially, its off-axis response is more linear than many comparable shotgun mics, so any spill that does make it into the recording still sounds natural and usable. The result is dialogue and effects that remain clear, articulate and true to life, even in acoustically challenging spaces.

Built for Harsh Broadcast Environments

From outdoor news hits in the rain to long days on location, the 2017 is designed to keep performing. Its reinforced housing and robust internal construction ensure consistent operation in cold weather, high humidity and generally tough conditions. This durability allows you to focus on the job at hand, confident that your microphone will deliver the same stable performance day after day.

Compact, Practical Form Factor

Despite its highly effective interference tube, the 2017 is housed in a shorter, lighter body than many shotgun microphones it competes with. This compact design makes it easier to balance on camera rigs, reduces fatigue on long boom takes and simplifies placement in tight spaces. Whether you are working in a studio, on a crowded set or in the field, it is quick to position and simple to integrate into your existing workflow.

Low Noise, High Headroom

With a low equivalent noise level and a wide dynamic range, the 2017 is equally comfortable capturing quiet detail and handling very high sound pressure levels. It maintains clarity and composure up to 148 dB SPL peak, while its low self-noise makes it suitable for quieter environments or setups with multiple open microphones. This combination of sensitivity and headroom gives you clean, usable audio with minimal need for corrective processing.

• Extremely Directional Supercardioid Pattern - The tight supercardioid pickup and effective interference tube provide excellent isolation of your subject, helping dialogue and key sounds cut through busy soundscapes in broadcast, ENG and location recording.
• Natural, Linear Off Axis Response - Efficient off-axis rejection is paired with a more linear off-axis frequency response than many shotgun mics, so any background sound that is captured still feels natural, making mixes easier and more coherent.
• Rugged, Weather Resistant Construction - Designed to perform reliably in cold temperatures, high humidity and generally harsh environments, the 2017 is a dependable choice for outdoor shoots, live events and demanding day to day broadcast work.
• Low Self Noise with Huge Dynamic Range - A typical noise floor of just 13 dB(A) and a dynamic range of around 130 dB allow the 2017 to handle everything from subtle ambience to loud sound sources without distortion, preserving detail and impact in your recordings.

General

• Product: DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone
• Microphone Type: Pre polarised condenser
• Principle of Operation: Pressure gradient
• Directional Pattern: Supercardioid at 1 kHz
• Colour: Black

Acoustical Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Effective Frequency Range (±2 dB, at 60 cm): 70 Hz to 18 kHz, with typical 2 dB soft boost at 15 kHz
• Sensitivity (nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz): 25 mV/Pa; 32 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level, A weighted: Typical 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (maximum 15 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD: Less than 1 percent at 140 dB SPL, 143 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic Range: Typical 130 dB
• Maximum SPL (THD 10 percent): 148 dB SPL peak
• Maximum Output Voltage, RMS: 8.7 V (21 dBu)
• Polarity: Positive sound pressure produces positive voltage at pin 2

Electrical

• 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): Greater than 60 dB
• Power Supply: P48 phantom power
• Current Consumption: 1.8 mA
• Connector: XLR 3M (Pin 1 shield, Pin 2 signal plus phase, Pin 3 minus phase)

Physical

• Weight: 115 g (4.1 oz)
• Microphone Diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in)
• Capsule Diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
• Microphone Length: 184 mm (7.2 in)
• Temperature Range: 40°C to 45°C (40°F to 113°F)
• Relative Humidity: Up to 90 percent