DPA Microphone WINDPAC User's Manual
USER’S MANUAL
Microphone Windshield and Shock Mount
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CONTENTS
WINDPAC 4
WINDPAC Shock Mount 4
WINDPAC Windshield 6
RainCover 8
Specifications 9
Service & Repair 10
Warranty 10
USER’S MANUAL
Microphone Windshield and Shock Mount
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Damping adjustment
The shock mount is suspended on eight
rubber straps - four in the back (near the
ring) and four in the front. Depending
on the length and weight of the micro-
phone(s) chosen, the rubber straps can
be adjusted for optimal damping effect.
The four support pins on the holder
have three pegs each at the front and
the back. Placing the rubber straps in
different positions on the pegs will
adjust the damping effect accordingly.
As a general rule, the optimal damping
effect is reached when the micro-
phone(s) are relatively parallel to the
support pins.
Cable placement
The mono cable, supplied with the
WINDPAC, is a specially constructed,
thin lightweight, miniature XLR right-
angle cable with right-angle connector.
It has been designed for space saving
efficiency while minimizing mechanical
noise to maintain the function of the
shock mount.
First, mount the right-angle cable in the
molded opening at the base of the
shock mount ring. Then, plug the con-
nector in to the microphone. A Velcro
strap with rubber backing is found on
the output connector, to attach the
cable to the boom or stand, reducing
the risk of noise between these units.
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WINDPAC
Ultra lightweight, multi-mic compatible, wind-resistant and collapsible the
DPA WINDPAC provides an optimal solution for location sound recording.
The two versions of WINDPAC include the following standard
components:
WINDPAC-L
Shock Mount
Windshield, Large
Mono cable
Belt Pouch
Rubber Suspension Kit
RainCover, Large
WINDPAC SHOCK MOUNT
The shock mount is a universal micro-
phone holder with adjustable rubber
straps to provide effective damping
characteristics.
Mounting microphones
To mount a microphone, simply place it
on the shock mount cradle and hold it in
place with your thumb. Meanwhile, with
the other hand, take the cloth band on
the elastic strap and stretch it across
the microphone body. Secure the elas-
tic strap in one of the notches on the
opposite side of the cradle, to best fit
your microphone.
A second microphone may be mounted
on the opposite side of the shock mount
by simply turning the unit upside down
and repeating the above procedure.
Note: The shock mount cradle can be
reversed to make the above mounting
procedure easy for both right- and lefthanded preferences. Simply dismantle
the eight rubber straps, remove the
cradle and replace it in reverse.
WINDPAC-M
Shock Mount
Windshield, Medium
Mono cable
Belt Pouch
Rubber Suspension Kit
RainCover, Medium
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