DPA Microphones has launched its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone. Designed to capture sound with high directivity, clarity and consistency, DPA says the 2017 excels in “challenging broadcast scenarios.” With its design and ability to withstand any environment or extreme application, DPA says this newest solution is ideal for broadcast and live events, from traditional news and sports to location sound or musical performances.

Designed to endure extreme weather and mechanical impact, the 2017 “will hold up to travel and repeated use in harsh environments,” according to the company. It has been tested for use in settings with temperatures up to 40°C (104°F) with 90-percent relative humidity and cold environments as low as -40°C (-40°F).

Featuring a specifically designed capsule that is paired with an interference tube and microphone grid, the 2017 offers both on- and off-axis. It has a high degree of off-axis rejection, which permits the main source to stand out. This heavily attenuated off-axis audio is “authentic and usable for mixing into the entire soundscape.”