Awesome 4017b/MKH-416 Alternative: DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone!

In this episode we take a look at and listen to DPA’s new shotgun mic, the 2017. This sibling to the 4017b shares the classic and characteristic sound of DPA mics, but has a completely new design both in terms of feature set, capsule, and internal electronics. In this episode we listen to some raw sound samples from the 2017 as well as a variety of similar mics, walk through the 2017’s feature set, and rigorously compare it to the 4017b. Let’s take a closer look!

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Context
01:13 Audio samples
02:10 About the 2017
03:09 Noise floor
03:41 Handling noise
04:09 Sibilance
04:29 Plosives
04:47 Off-axis coloration
09:43 RF interference
10:15 Kit & warranty
10:21 Cons
10:54 My Take
13:05 Please buy my courses