2017 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone

Specifications

Directional pattern Supercardioid at 1 kHz

Principle of operation Pressure gradient

Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in) 70 Hz to 18 kHz with typ. 2 dB soft boost at 15 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz 25 mV/Pa (± 2 dB )

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1% 140 dB SPL (143 dB SPL peak)

Dynamic range Typ. 130 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10% 145 dB SPL (148 dB SPL peak)

Rated output impedance 60 Ω

Minimum load impedance 2 kΩ

Cable drive capability 100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 60 dB

Power supply (for full performance) P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption 1.8 mA

Connector XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase

Color Black

Weight 115 g

Microphone diameter 19 mm (0.75 in)

Capsule diameter 17 mm (0.67 in)

Microphone length 184 mm (7.2 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS 8.7 V (21 dBu)

Polarity +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range -40°C to 45°C

Relative humidity (RH) Up to 90 %

Typical on-axis response of a 2017 measured at 60 cm (23.6 in)

Typical directional characteristics of a 2017