Detail 01
S17 capsule
The 017 Series’ custom capsule uses two 34 mm diaphragms, one gold-sputtered, and is hand-tuned.

Independent shopping perspective
A handmade large-diaphragm FET condenser built around the 017 Series’ detailed, warm, and silky sound, with cardioid operation and an included –20 dB pad for louder sources.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The 017 Series’ custom capsule uses two 34 mm diaphragms, one gold-sputtered, and is hand-tuned.
Detail 02
Included for added versatility with louder sources such as guitar amps and close-miked percussion.
Detail 03
The cardioid capsule can be exchanged; an optional omnidirectional capsule is available.
Detail 04
The stated self-noise figure is A-weighted.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The 017 FET is supplied with a cardioid capsule.
Yes. An optional omnidirectional capsule is available.
A wooden suitcase, shockmount, hard mount, and –20 dB in-line pad are included.
Yes. It requires 48 V phantom power.
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