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USING THE DPA ADAPTERS
All DPA d:vote 4099 cables are terminated with a MicroDot connector
at the end of the gooseneck. When used in conjunction with our range
of over 35 adapters, the MicroDot connector provides the ability to con-
nect to virtually all available pro wireless systems.
Various wireless systems require the use of electronics inside the adapter
to optimize the signal level, the DC offset, and powering of the built-in
microphone preamplifier. Using the adapters from DPA ensures the cor-
rect electronic circuit with the listed types of wireless systems (please visit
www.dpamicrophones.com/adapters).
The included XLR adapter allows the 4099 to work as a regular 48V
phantom powered microphone. The belt clip can be removed and re-
placed with the enclosed ring for use of the adapter directly in stage
boxes or mixing consoles: Dismount the cap of the adapter, remove the
belt clip and place the black ring instead. Remount the cap.
Do not attempt to employ non-standard adapters or connectors as you
might damage the microphone.
A connector-tightening tool is supplied with each adapter and should
be employed whenever the MicroDot connector needs to be tightened.
Utilize the tightening tool before making use of the mic to ensure the
connection is secure and that the cable cannot rotate by the cable relief.
Sensitivity and adapter overview
Mic
Sensitivity
XLR connection
4099B Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD6001-BC
4099C Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD6001-BC
4099D Low – for high SPLs up to 152 dB
DAD6001-BC
4099G Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD4099
4099P Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD6001-BC
4099S
Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD4099
4099T Low – for high SPLs up to 152 dB
DAD4099
4099U Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD6001-BC
4099V Normal – for SPLs up to 142 dB
DAD4099
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