DPA MMC4017 Shotgun Microphone Capsule

Product overview

The DPA MMC4017 is the shotgun capsule of the DPA modular pencil microphone system, with a highly directional hypercardioid pickup pattern obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection.

The Pencil Microphones Series is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, and for broadcast, ENG and film booming. As a modular capsule, the MMC4017 is fitted to a DPA pencil microphone preamplifier to form a complete shotgun microphone.

Fitted to the MMP-B preamplifier with low cut and high boost, the MMC4017 forms the DPA 4017B shotgun microphone: short, exceptionally lightweight and impressively accurate and clear. The 19 mm (0.75 in) condenser cartridge is immune to RF emission, handles peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping and withstands very humid environments with ease.

Key features

• Highly directional hypercardioid pattern
• Interference tube for excellent off-axis rejection
• Natural, damped sound from the sides and back
• Immune to RF emission and to humidity
• Modular: combine with a DPA pencil microphone preamplifier
• With the MMP-B preamplifier it forms the 4017B shotgun microphone

Made for

• Camera systems
• Fixed positions at sports facilities
• Broadcast, ENG and film booming
• Rebuilding or extending a DPA modular pencil microphone kit

In the box

• MMC4017 shotgun microphone capsule

DPA MMC4017: frequently asked questions

Does the MMC4017 work on its own?

No. It is a capsule for the DPA modular pencil microphone system and needs a DPA pencil microphone preamplifier, for example the MMP-B with low cut and high boost.

What do I get when I combine it with the MMP-B?

The MMC4017 on the MMP-B forms the DPA 4017B shotgun microphone, with switchable high boost and low cut.

What pickup pattern does it have?

A highly directional hypercardioid pattern, obtained with a supercardioid design and an interference tube that gives excellent off-axis rejection.

How loud can the source be?

The 19 mm condenser cartridge handles peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping.

Where can I buy the DPA MMC4017 in India?

The DPA MMC4017 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Build a 4017B shotgun

Boom operators and broadcast crews.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the capsule onto the MMP-B preamplifier.
2. Switch the high boost or low cut as needed.
3. Connect and set the level.

Tip: The combination is the DPA 4017B shotgun microphone.

Workflow 2: On-camera shotgun

Camera operators and ENG crews.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the assembled microphone on the camera system.
2. Aim at the subject.
3. Set the level.

Tip: The interference tube gives excellent off-axis rejection.

Workflow 3: Film booming

Boom operators on film and TV sets.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the microphone on the boom.
2. Add the high boost to compensate for the windjammer.
3. Record dialogue.

Tip: Sound from the sides and back stays natural, just damped.

Workflow 4: Sports facility fixed positions

Sports broadcasters.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the microphone in a fixed position aimed at the action.
2. Run the line to the console.
3. Set the level.

Tip: Immune to RF emission and to humidity.

Workflow 5: ENG and broadcast

News and broadcast crews.

Connections

Setup

1. Assemble the shotgun.
2. Aim at the speaker from a distance.
3. Record.

Tip: Handles peak SPLs of 152 dB before clipping.

Workflow 6: Extending a pencil microphone kit

Owners of DPA modular pencil microphones.

Connections

Setup

1. Unscrew the current capsule from the preamplifier.
2. Fit the MMC4017.
3. Use the microphone as a shotgun.

Tip: One preamplifier, different DPA modular pencil capsules.