This kit provides everything an outside broadcaster,
journalist or location film maker could need for clear, directional sound,
regardless of weather and environmental conditions.
At just 154 mm (6.1 in) and 70 g (2.5 oz), this mic sets new standards for
compactness within shotgun microphones and their applications. At the same time,
it offers impressive accuracy, clarity and musicality. The mic is fully immune
to RF emission and the 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is capable of
handling peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping. Designed for a broad range of
applications, the d:dicate™ Microphones Series is ideal for use with camera
systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast/ENG/film booming
and even studio recording environments.
The microphone capsule
The d:dicate™ 4017C Shotgun Microphone, Compact is equipped with a
highly-directional hypercardioid pickup pattern; obtained using a supercardioid
design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection. Its
unique directional pattern is useful when you need exceptionally high
directivity with high background noise rejection. It is convenient when you
cannot place the mic close enough to the sound source. The MMP-C preamplifier
makes booming applications such as in a car or in low-ceiling rooms is
uncomplicated.
Extensive research and development has been undertaken to optimize the
sound coming from the sides and back of the microphone. One of the key
accomplishments is that we have minimized often very un-linear response of a
shotgun microphone due to its side lobes. The condenser capsule uses a high
voltage pre-polarized back plate, endowing the shotgun with high output as well
as wide dynamics, extremely low noise and distortion specifications.
The d:dicate™ 4017C Shotgun Microphone, Compact is also without the Rycote®
Windshield.
At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:
d:dicate™ 4017C Shotgun Microphone, Compact into a new configuration. You can
combine it with another d:dicate™ or d:facto™ Microphone Capsule or
Preamplifier.
Features
Small and lightweight
Excellent RF
Immunity
Uniform off-axis response
Highly directional pattern
Specifications
Directional
pattern Supercardioid,
lobe-shaped
Principle of operation Pressure gradient, with interference
tube
Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range 20 Hz - 20
kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in)40 Hz - 18 kHz with typ. 3 dB
soft boost at 15 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz19 mV/Pa; -34.4 dB
re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max.
15 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4Typ. 24 dB (max. 26
dB)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)Typ. 81
dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)< 1% up to 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 124 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping 146 dB
Output impedance100
O
Minimum load impedance 2 kO
Cable
drive capability 100 m (328
ft)
Output balance principle Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode
rejection ratio (CMRR) > 50 dB
Power supply (for full performance) 48 V
Phantom power (± 4 V)
Current
consumption 2.8 mA
Connector XLR-3M. Pin 1:
shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color black
Weight 70 g
(2.5 oz)
Microphone
diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter 19 mm (0.75
in)
Microphone length 154 mm (6 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS 4.5
V
Polarity+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range -40°C
to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH) Up to 90%