Directionality
The recommended capsule for d:facto II is the MMC4018V, optimiz-
ing the performance of the d:facto II to close miking vocal on stage.
The result is an applicable opening angle around the center axis as
wide as a cardioid with its maximum 3dB attenuation at ± 60°. This
means that a pleasant tolerance around the center axis is obtained
for the singer, whereas the rear rejection is as high as – or 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 degrees and
has its highest rejection at approximately ±140 degrees off-axis. The
gain-to-feedback ratio is extremely high due to the controlled rear
attenuation, which is carried out between 120° and 240° off-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 project to the rear of the d:facto II.
To gain full flexibility of your d:facto II, more MMC modular capsules
are available, but only the MMC4018V has been tweaked for close
vocal use with lowered sensitivity and application tailored low fre-
quency response.
Grid and windscreen
The d:facto II has a very effective 3-step pop protection grid incorpo-
rated that effectively removes unwanted pop noise. When used out-
doors or with performing artists with pronounced wind or pop noise,
use the optional foam windscreen.
Phantom power
The d:facto II 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 the crackling noise.
When using the d:facto II with adapters for wireless systems, power will
be supplied from batteries in the wireless transmitter handle.
Cleaning
Keep the microphone dry and away from exposure to water and cleaning
fluids. Do not use spray or fluid containing chemicals that could remove
static electricity on or close to the microphone. This could cause perma-
nent damage.
To clean the grid properly without the risk of causing damage to the cap-
sule, you have to unscrew it from the microphone body, see page 5. Be
aware that the microphone capsule itself not in any way should be cleaned,
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.
