The DPA 4017 is a short and exceptionally lightweight shotgun microphone offering a highly directional pickup pattern while maintaining DPA's characteristic clarity.
 
"DPA already has a strong position in TV drama and film environments, due to our broad range of microphones," says sales and marketing director Poul Koza. "With the 4017 we're fulfilling a long-term demand for a high-end shotgun mic to provide strong directional qualities for boom applications in film, TV and applications when suppressing unwanted noise is essential. When a regular cardioid is not directional enough, or a miniature cannot be mounted on the speaker, a shotgun is the answer, and we feel the 4017 addresses these issues perfectly."
 
DPA carried out extensive R&D to create a high-end shotgun mic with extremely smooth off-axis responses. The company has also pushed the limits to produce a shotgun which combines high specifications with a remarkably short length of 210 mm (8.3 in), and a weight of just 71 grams (2.5 oz).

"If you've ever tried holding a mic boom for more than 10 minutes, your arms will appreciate the low weight of the 4017, while its dynamic range is unsurpassed, offering the clean approach our customers expect from DPA," continues Koza.
 
The 4017 has been designed for a broad range of uses, from camera systems to fixed positions at sports facilities and for booming in ENG, broadcast, and film applications.
 
Due to its remarkable clarity, wide dynamic range, and excellent rejection characteristics, the 4017 is equally at home in the recording studio and when used for sound reinforcement and live music miking.
 
At just 210 mm (8.3 inches) in length and 71 grams (2.5 ounces) in weight, the 4017 is compact in size and among the lightest boom microphones available.