User Manual
Directionality
The MMC4018V capsule is made to optimize the performance of
the d:facto™ for close miking vocals on stage. The result is an appli-
cable opening angle around the center axis as wide as a cardioid with
its maximum 3 dB attenuation at ±60°. This means that a pleasant
tolerance around the center axis is obtained for the singer, whereas
the rear rejection is higher than other supercardioids. The rear lobe
opening, normally seen on supercardioids at 180° angle, is extremely
uniform and controlled.
The MMC4018V has roughly 8 dB attenuation at 90° and has its high-
est rejection at approximately ±140° o-axis. The gain-to-feedback
ratio is extremely high due to the controlled rear attenuation, which
is carried out between 120° and 240° o-axis in a wide and uniform
frequency range. No frequency is less than 12 dB attenuated in this
area, most frequencies are attenuated 15-30 dB. No extra care is
needed with regards to angling the microphone to stage monitors, as
long as they are aimed towards the rear of the d:facto™.
Grid and windscreen
The d:facto™ has a very eective 3-step pop protection grid incor-
porated, which eectively removes unwanted pop noise. When used
outdoors or with performing artists with pronounced wind or pop
noise, use the optional foam windscreen.
Phantom power
The d:facto™ is a condenser microphone and will, when used on the
wired DPA Handle, need 48V phantom power from the mixing console
or from an external power supply unit. Mute the channel on the console
before supplying phantom power to avoid crackling noise.
When using the d:facto™ with an adapter for wireless systems, power
will be supplied from batteries in the wireless transmitter handle.
Cleaning
Keep the microphone dry – away from water and cleaning fluids. Do not
use spray or fluid containing chemicals that could remove static electricity
on or near the microphone. This could cause permanent damage.
To clean the grid properly, without risk of causing damage to the capsule,
you have to unscrew it from the microphone body (see page 5). Be aware
that the microphone capsule itself should not be cleaned in any way, as it
will influence the performance of the microphone.
The grid consists of three parts; the outer black metal mesh, a foam wind-
screen and an inner, cylindrical pop filter. First pull out the filter (with finger
torque only) from the brass ring underneath. This reveals the foam part
that can also be taken out. All three parts may now be cleaned separately.
When remounting, take care to tighten the grid firmly, which secures the
inner filter properly.