Awesome 4017b/MKH-416 Alternative: DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone!

In this episode we take a look at and listen to DPA’s new shotgun mic, the 2017. This sibling to the 4017b shares the classic and characteristic sound of DPA mics, but has a completely new design both in terms of feature set, capsule, and internal electronics. In this episode we listen to some raw sound samples from the 2017 as well as a variety of similar mics, walk through the 2017’s feature set, and rigorously compare it to the 4017b. Let’s take a closer look! If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See https://school.learnlightandsound.com for more info! Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: DPA 2017 Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone — B&H https://geni.us/BCB4u DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/0au8jgx Sennheiser MKH416 Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/AVgsgHZ Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8a8tt Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47 The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: https://geni.us/G7by Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd #DPA #Microphones #2017 Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Context 01:13 Audio samples 02:10 About the 2017 03:09 Noise floor 03:41 Handling noise 04:09 Sibilance 04:29 Plosives 04:47 Off-axis coloration 09:43 RF interference 10:15 Kit & warranty 10:21 Cons 10:54 My Take 13:05 Please buy my courses