DPA d:screet SC4098, DM6000 User Manual

Supercardioid Tabletop and

Ceiling Microphone Solutions

User’s Manual

Microphone Base

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A d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid Podium Microphone
mounted in a DM6000 Microphone Base fits equally well on
a table, lectern or hung from the ceiling. This microphone
solution delivers clean intelligible pick-up of speech / vocals and
rejects background noise with its supercardioid directionality.
Low noise and a design with internal shockmount that highly
dampens unwanted sounds from tables and lecterns, secure a
trouble-free installation. The cable can be looped to either the
side or rear of the Microphone Base unit.

The solution consists of a d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid
Podium Microphone with a MicroDot male connector at the end
of the gooseneck and a DM6000 Microphone Base unit with a
MicroDot female connector as its input.

The solution is available in three dierent cable versions for
easy integration.

XLR
Balanced output directly to industry
standard connector XLR-3M.

MicroDot
This unbalanced version allows the
use of an external adapter to XLR
(DAD6001) or a wireless transmitter
via the wide range of DPA adapters.

Unterminated
Balanced output with free leads for
easy adaption to Phoenix connectors
widely used in the installation
processors or input nodes.

Available in black and white with gooseneck lengths of 16 cm
(6 in), 28 cm (11 in), 43 cm (17 in); it is possible to accommodate
any need for sleek Scandinavian design and superior audio
quality.

A locking ring secures the gooseneck to the base mount for
protection and hidden mounting holes in the base make it
possible to attach the microphone to either a table, lectern or
ceiling. It will cover most electrical backboxes as well.

Installation

The Microphone Base is unpacked and the cover released
(Fig. 1) to adjust it to the desired position (three possible) and
for access to the mounting holes for permanently axing to
either a table, lectern or ceiling. The cover is released by gently
inserting a flathead screwdriver or similar tool into one of the
three access points on the side of the unit (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Remount the cover, attach the gooseneck microphone and
screw it onto the Microphone Base (Fig. 3). Then slide down
the locking ring and screw it on. (Fig. 4).

Fig. 3

2. Connect MicroDot

1.

Fig. 4

Lock

Specifications

Directional pattern

Supercardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range, ±2 dB, 20 cm (7.9 in)
80 Hz - 15 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 8-15 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz
16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB)
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL)
Typ. 71 dB(A)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
< 1% up to 125 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 102 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping
135 dB
Output impedance
From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω
From DAD6001 XLR Adapter: 100 Ω
From XLR connector or Unterminated leads: 100 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
Up to 300 m (984 ft) with XLR / Unterminated leads or DAD6001 XLR Adapter
Output balance principle
Signal balanced with XLR / Unterminated leads or DAD6001 XLR Adapter

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz on XLR / Unterminated leads or DAD6001 XLR Adapter
Power supply (for full performance)
From MicroDot: 5 V
From DAD6001 XLR Adapter: 48 V ±4 V (will work from 12V)
From XLR connector or Unterminated leads: 48 V ±4 V
(will work from 12 V)
Current consumption
Typ. 3.5 mA on XLR/Unterminated leads or DAD6001 XLR Adapter
Connector
MicroDot, Unterminated leads or XLR-3M
Cable length

1.8 m (71 in)
Color
Black or white
Weight (incl. Base)
16 cm (6 in): 355 g (12.5 oz)
28 cm (11 in): 360 g (12.7 oz)
43 cm (17 in): 368 g (13.0 oz)
Base diameter
110 mm (4.3 in)
Microphone diameter
10 mm (0.4 in)
Capsule diameter

5.4 mm (0.21 in)
Microphone length
16 cm (6 in), 28 cm (11 in), 43 cm (17 in)
Polarity for positive sound pressure
+V at MicroDot pin
Pin 2 on XLR connector
Red lead on Unterminated versions
Temperature range

-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%

16 kHz

8 kHz

4 kHz

2 kHz

1 kHz

500 Hz

250 Hz

0

º

5

dB

20 Hz 50 100 200

500

1 kHz 2510 20 40

dB

10

-10

-20

-30

0

0

°

30

°

60

°

90

°

180

°

Typical on- and o-axis response of a d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid Podium Microphone measured at 20 cm (8 in)

Typical directional characteristics of a d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid Podium Microphone

Coverage area

Fig. 5

Ø 110 mm (4.33 in)

5 mm (0.19 in)

50 mm (1.96 in)

78 mm (3.07 in)

Cable outlet

Fig. 6

Ø 15 mm (0.59 in)

0

160 mm 2

6.29 in 0.07

280 mm 5

11.02 in 0.19

430 mm 5

16.92 in 0.19

d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid Podium Microphones

Fig. 7

23.6 mm (0.92 in)

15 mm (0.59 in)

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Adapters for wireless applications

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DAD6001-BC MicroDot to 3 pin XLR adapter

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Optional accessories

REMOVE THIS CAREFULLY

To use your previously-purchased d:screet™ SC4098 with
the Microphone Base you will need to carefully remove the
rubber covering the gooseneck tube so that you can fit and
lock the gooseneck into the Microphone Base.

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Service & repair

If you are not satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by this product, please go to
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Warranty

Both the d:screet™ SC4098 Supercardioid Podium Microphone and the Microphone Base
are covered by a two-year limited warranty.

CE marking

This product conforms to all relevant directives approved by the European Commission.

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