DPA Microphones announced that it will be highlighting the recently introduced 2017 shotgun microphone at the upcoming 2024 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center (booth 17911).
The 2017 is designed for challenging live performance scenarios such as theater performances and outdoor festivals. It will also be available for live demos at DPA’s Mobile Listening Studio, located at the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage.
“Built to stand out from the crowd, the 2017 supports audio professionals in the music and live events industries by hitting every check box: optimized pickup for live performances, leading acoustical properties and reliable, durable construction,” says Christopher Spahr, vice president, marketing, DPA Microphones. “DPA consistently pushes the barrier of innovation, and the 2017 is no exception. We look forward to sharing this new solution with visitors to our NAMM booth and giving live demos at our Mobile Listening Studio.”
The 2017 is outfitted with a specifically designed capsule that is paired with an interference tube and microphone grid, and has a high degree of off-axis rejection, Measuring 7.24 inches in length, it can be deployed on a FOH boom or fly bar or as a crowd pickup for in-ear monitoring during live musical performances. It is specified as being able to withstand humid conditions and direct rain showers; dry, arid environments; temperatures up to 113 degree F (45 degrees C) or as low as -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C).
