DPA Microphones had the 4017 Shotgun Microphone on hand as well as their new

4080 Miniature Cardioid Lavalier. The 4017 is remarkably similar to Schoeps’ CMIT, sharing its LF roll-off and high boost switches. The switching is operated with rings running round the entire circumference of the mic. There is also a permanent third-order high-pass filter at 50Hz which is handy for reducing the effects of mechanical vibration.

The 4080 delivers isolation from mechanical noise by mounting the capsule in a foam windshield which is, in turn, held captive with a light pliable mount. This arrangement provides damping to the cable and the mounting can rotate on a standard ‘croc clip.’