Specifications - 2017
Directional pattern
Supercardioid at 1 kHz
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in)
70 Hz to 18 kHz with typ. 2 dB soft boost at 15 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
25 mV/Pa (± 2 dB )
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 13 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 15 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
140 dB SPL (143 dB SPL peak)
Dynamic range
Typ. 130 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
145 dB SPL (148 dB SPL peak)
Rated output impedance
60 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
1.8 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter
17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length
184 mm (7.2 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8.7 V (21 dBu)
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40°C to 45°C
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90 %
Typical on-axis response of a 2017 measured at 60 cm (23.6 in)
Typical directional characteristics of a 2017