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Shotgun Microphone Shootout


Shotgun Microphone Shootout
AMMP Recording Studios
A microphone shootout between the Sennheiser 416, 816 and DPA 4017 conducted by Florida Audio Crew members Nils Warren and Gary Baldassari at AMMP Recording Studios.
Listen to three popular shotgun mics.
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Sennheiser 416


From www.sennheiser.com: Super-cardioid/lobar short interference tube microphone, frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz, sensitivity (free field, no load) 25 mV/Pa ± 1 dB at 1 kHz, nominal impedance 25 Ohm, min. terminating impedance 800 Ohm, equivalent noise level A-weighted approx. 13 dB, CCIR-weighted approx. 24 dB, max. sound pressure level 130 dB at 1 kHz, phantom powering 48 ± 12 V, supply current 2 mA, dimensions Ø 19 x 250 mm, weight approx.

165 g.







Sennheiser 816









DPA Microphones 4017


From www.DPAmicrophones.com: The DPA 4017 is a short and exceptionally lightweight shotgun microphone, offering a very directional pickup pattern with the typical natural DPA clarity maintained.



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.









DPA 4017 Frequency Response
DPA4017 Frequency Response

DPA 4017 Polar Axis
DPA4017 Polar Response

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