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.
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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 +45 4814 2828 Fax +45 4814 2700
Twin Diaphragm Omnidirectional Microphone
BEA Harbour View Centre
56 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
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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