Shotgun Microphone Quick Start Guide
d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun Microphone
A combination of the MMC4017 Microphone Capsule and the MMP-B
Preamplifier with filters, this mic is part of d:dicate™ Recording
Microphone series.
Performance
The supplied calibration chart shows the specially tailored individual
frequency response af the MMC4017 Microphone Capsule, measured
with a linear MMP-B Preamplifier.
Typical on- and o-axis frequency responses of d:dicate™ 4017B
Shotgun (MMC4017+MMP-B).
Filters
d:dicate™ 4017B Shotgun features a permanent third-order 50 Hz
low cut and two switchable filters which are controlled at the swichta-
ble rings. No tools are needed to activate the filters, use fingers only.
High boost: a 4 dB boost at 8 kHz.
Low cut: a first order (6 dB/oct) bass roll-o below 120 Hz.
Frequency responses of switching on 4017B.
d p a m i c r o p h o n e s . c o m / 4 0 1 7 B
Service & repair
If you are not satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by this product, please go to
www.dpamicrophones.com/service for instructions.
Warranty
The d:dicate™ 4017B Shortgun Microphone is covered by a five-year limited warranty.
CE marking
This product conforms to all relevant directives approved by the European Commision.
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