DPA d-facto User Manual

HANDHELD MICROPHONES

GET CLOSER

TO YOUR TRUE VOICE

A microphone is no better than its capsule
– and there are no better
capsules for handheld mics than

For vocal performers who
dare to be heard

Engineered especially for vocal perfor­mances on stage, our d:facto™ Super­cardioid Capsules are designed to repro­duce every nuance of the human voice
transparently, consistently and thrillingly.

Choose between the d:facto™ Linear Vo­cal Capsule, which has an extremely linear
frequency response and the d:facto™ Vo­cal Capsule, which has a high-end boost.

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d:facto
the world’s greatest vocalists. Wired or
wireless, there’s no better microphone for
demanding performers.

is the first choice of some of

The d:facto™ Supercardioid Microphone

Capsule is available in a linear version or with

a high-end boost

For broadcast professionals
who demand unbeatable
sound

Operating in conditions that vary from
calm to chaotic, broadcast interviews
demand a lot from a microphone. But
no matter what the context, ENG sound
quality depends on the first link in the trans­mission chain: the microphone capsule.

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Our d:facto
takes the award-winning d:facto™ sound
into the field. Capture the moment – not
ambient noise.

Omnidirectional Capsule

d:facto™ Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional

Microphone Capsule

Capture electrifying stage

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Two d:facto™ Supercardioid Microphone Capsules

d:facto™ Vocal d:facto™ Linear Vocal

• Extraordinarily natural sound

• Extreme pop protection

• Exceptionally high SPL before clipping

• Best-in-class noise handling

d:facto™ Vocal MMC4018V d:facto™ Linear Vocal MMC4018VL

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Both capsules have side and rear rejection as
a supercardioid (just without those tricky rear
lobes) combined with a front acceptance angle
as a cardioid.

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d:facto™ Linear Vocal Microphone (with DPA Handle)

Frequency response:

Both on- and o-axis responses are perfectly parallel.
Rear rejection is high with no sudden peaks and dips.

Get closer to broadcast

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brilliance and illuminating
interviews

d:facto™ Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone Capsule

• Best suppression of wind and handling noise

• Freedom to move – directional precision less critical

• Extraordinarily natural sound

• Fits most professional wireless systems

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Polar pattern:

The higher the frequency, the more o-axis
attenuation the d:facto™ Interview Microphone
will show.

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Perfectly linear frequency response with a subtle on-axis brightness
lift. At normal o-axis interview position the response will be
completely flat.

Modularity that gives you
stunning sound and
unrivaled flexibility

Protect your investment in fantastic sound –
change a part, not the whole microphone, when your needs evolve

d:facto™ is more than a microphone. It’s a modular system designed to keep you sounding
great no matter how your requirements change.

Keep your d:facto™ capsule even if you switch from wired to wireless – or from
one wireless system to another. After all, the capsule is where great sound starts.

A sound investment

d:facto™ makes your investment in outstanding sound last for years to come.

Choose the three-stage pop protection grid in the color that fits your stage.

Switch easily between capsules for vocal performances or broadcast interviews.

• Want to upgrade your wireless system, but not your microphone?
All you need to do is change your adapter, which costs a fraction of
a quality microphone’s price

• Wireless systems are great; until they’re not. Should your wireless system crash in
the middle of a performance, d:facto

• The more microphones you have in your fleet, the more you can save with
d:facto
your way to superb sound according to your needs

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modularity. Stock the components you need, then swap and build

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makes it easy to quickly switch to a wired mic

Change your adapter, not your microphone. If you decide to go wireless or trade in one
wireless system for another, you can move eortlessly between our own wired handle
and the wireless handle of your choice.

Wireless?
connects to all

Wireless systems keep getting better –
d:facto

DPA engineers adapters for all leading wireless systems. We’ve done it for
established brands like Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure and Wisycom. And we’ll do it
for whatever comes next.

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keeps keeping up

major systems – including
your next one

Go ahead and clip the cord

Stunningly accurate d:facto™ sound is ready for all the
best wireless systems, today and tomorrow.

Go ahead and upgrade your wireless system – without downgrading your sound.
As long as you keep your d:facto
first link in the wireless transmission chain is as good as it gets.

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d:facto

For Sennheiser 5200

SE5 Adapter

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capsule, where voice meets electronics, the vital

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d:facto

For Sennheiser 2000, 9000

SE2-ewAdapter

and evolution

d:facto™ SL I Adapter

For Shure, Sony, Lectrosonics

and Line 6

d:facto™ WI2 Adapter

For Wisycom

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For whatever comes next

Start with the one
microphone that gives
you so many possibilities

DPI-dfacto-b

d:facto™ Microphone Grid

(DUA0710)

Linear Vocal Microphone Capsule

Supercardioid (MMC4018VL)

d:facto™ Adapter

SE5 (FAASE5B)

Clip for d:facto™ Vocal Microphone

(DUA0715)

US Sales Oce

DPA Microphones, Inc.

1500 Kansas Avenue, Unit 3A

Longmont, CO 80501

USA

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

d:facto™ Adapter

SE2-ew (FAASE2-ewB)

d:facto™ Microphone Grid,

Nickel (DUA0710N)

Vocal Microphone Capsule

Supercardioid (MMC4018V)

d:facto™ Adapter

SL1 (FAASL1B)

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d:facto

Handle

(FAADPA2B)

Head Oce

DPA Microphones A/S

Gydevang 42-44

DK-3450 Alleroed

Denmark

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone

BEA Harbour View Centre

56 Gloucester Road, Wanchai

[e-mail]

d:facto™ Microphone Grid,

Gold (DUA0710G)

Capsule, Interview (MMC2006V)

d:facto™ Adapter

WI2 (FAAWI2B)

Foam Windshield for d:facto

APAC Sales Oce

DPA Microphones Ltd.

Unit 2402A, 24/F

Hong Kong

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

dpamicrophones.com Made in Denmark

(DUA0703)

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