DPA d-facto User Manual

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HANDHELD MICROPHONES
GET CLOSER
TO YOUR TRUE VOICE
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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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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The higher the frequency, the more o-axis attenuation the d:facto™ Interview Microphone will show.
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d:facto™ Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone Capsule
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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.
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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
modularity. Stock the components you need, then swap and build
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.
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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.
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.
d:facto
For Sennheiser 5200
SE5 Adapter
capsule, where voice meets electronics, the vital
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
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Start with the one microphone that gives you so many possibilities
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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 +1 303-485-1025 Fax +1 303-485-6470
info-usa@dpamicrophones.com
d:facto™ Adapter
SE2-ew (FAASE2-ewB)
d:facto™ Microphone Grid,
Nickel (DUA0710N)
Vocal Microphone Capsule
Supercardioid (MMC4018V)
d:facto™ Adapter
SL1 (FAASL1B)
d:facto
Handle
(FAADPA2B)
Head Oce
DPA Microphones A/S
Gydevang 42-44
DK-3450 Alleroed
Denmark
Tel +45 4814 2828 Fax +45 4814 2700
info@dpamicrophones.com
Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone
BEA Harbour View Centre
56 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
info-apac@dpamicrophones.com
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: +852 2617 9990
Fax: +852 2617 9887
dpamicrophones.com Made in Denmark
(DUA0703)
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