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AES NEWS - DPA introduce two new microphones

Andy Wood May 17 2008, 10:00am

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Latest shotgun and cardioid lavalier models on show

Amsterdam - Taking centre stage on the DPA Microphones booth are two new models, the 4017 lightweight shotgun and the 4080 miniature cardioid lavalier microphone.

The DPA 4017 offers a highly directional pickup pattern and according to DPA's sales and marketing director Poul Koza, fullfills "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 we 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 inches), and a weight of just 71 grams (2.5 ounces).

“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.

DPA anticipates that the largest market for the 4017 will be broadcast, while the product will also appeal to freelance engineers, small radio stations and the top end of the consumer market.

Another new product, the DPA 4080 is a miniature cardioid lavalier microphone developed to provide optimum speech intelligibility for numerous applications including broadcast, recording, conferences and live performance.

Designed to be body-mounted approximately 20-25 cm from the mouth, the DPA 4080 is acoustically pre-equalised and offers a 5 dB presence boost which improves speech intelligibility and definition. It comes with a pre-mounted pop-filter in a robust holder with integrated shock mount, and this innovative mounting solution allows the mic to be easily turned in any direction to obtain the best sound.

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