With our tiniest preamplifer design, the d:dicate 4017ER shotgun microphone features an integrated rear-exit cable solution. It is the shortest professional interference tube shotgun mic available today, only 12.5cm in length and 121g in weight (including 3m cable and connector). It is ideal for booming actors or capturing distant voice dialogue for broadcast and video situations. The mic is fully immune to RF emission and the 19mm condenser cartridge is capable of handling peak SPLs of 152dB before clipping. Designed for a broad range of applications, the d:dicate microphones series is ideal for use with camera systems, in fixed positions at sports facilities, for broadcast/ENG/film booming and even studio recording environments.

The microphone capsule: the d:dicate 4017E shotgun microphone is equipped with a highly-directional hypercardioid pickup pattern, obtained using a supercardioid design with an interference tube that provides excellent off-axis rejection. Its unique directional pattern is useful when you need exceptionally high directivity with high background noise rejection. It is convenient when you cannot place the mic close enough to the sound source. The MMP-C preamplifier makes booming applications such as in a car or in low-ceiling rooms is uncomplicated. Extensive research and development has been undertaken to optimize the sound coming from the sides and back of the microphone. One of the key accomplishments is that we have minimized often very un-linear response of a shotgun microphone due to its side lobes. The condenser capsule uses a high voltage pre-polarized back plate, endowing the shotgun with high output as well as wide dynamics, extremely low noise and distortion specifications.

The SM4000 suspension mount is included in the package. This allows the mic to be hung from the ceiling to create precision spot-miking of orchestra sections or ambience atmosphere.

At any time, and with no tools needed, it is possible to transform the d:dicate 4017E shotgun microphone into a new configuration. You can combine it with another d:dicate or d:facto microphone capsule or preamplifier.