picking up sound in a narrow distant zone at the expense of erratic sonic behavior off-axis . The 2017 replaces the common off-axis jagged frequency response of its competitors with a smoothness unheard of outside esoterically priced custom models . It also further refines extreme directionality without the usual detriment of odd phase issues when used in difficult circumstances . Add in a truly innovative securing mic clip plus DPA ’ s typically low selfnoise and the 2017 delivers a compelling argument for itself compared not only to comparably priced mics , but to mics costing significantly more than its reasonable $ 995 asking price .
It is hard to imagine a shotgun mic scenario where the 2017 wouldn ’ t be the first-choice microphone . Given its compact length and ease of set-up , the 2017 can be operational quickly in tight quarters and then taken back to the studio for overdubs and used there with
great success due to its linear response . The 2017 has no vices to overcome or work around .
When the mic requirement calls for distant pickup with smooth response in tough conditions at a reasonable price , the DPA 2017 is the clear choice .
Kent Morris Kent Morris is a 44-year veteran of the AVL arena driven by passion for excellence tempered by the knowledge all technology is in a temporal state .
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