DPA 4003, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Omnidirectional Microphones Included in kit solutions DPA 4003 DPA 4006 DPA 4006 TL DPA 3503 DPA 3530 A DPA 3506 ...

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Page 3: ...Specifications 1 4 Care of Microphone 1 9 Service and Repair 22 Warranty 22 CE Marking 22 Environmental Policy 23 User s Manual Omnidirectional Microphones Included in kit solutions DPA 4003 DPA 4006 DPA 4006 TL DPA 3503 DPA 3530 A DPA 3506 ...

Page 4: ...w frequency handling capability 10 Hz to 20 kHz 2 dB The 4006 is powered via a stan dard P48 system and is equipped with a standard 3 pin XLR connector see Fig 2 for pin designation DPA 4003 and 4006 use state of the art low noise pre amplifier technology The preamplifiers are driven with unity gain to keep noise as low as possible The 4006 TL is equipped with a state of the art transformerless pr...

Page 5: ...und Signal 4 3 2 1 130 V DC Preamplifier Supply Important The microphone will only operate within it s specifications if powered correctly Signal Signal Ground 20 0 Signal Signal Ground Fig 3 The switch on the XLR connector of DPA 4006 TL is used to select between 0 dB and 20 dB attenuation Switch pressed in results in 20 dB attenuation ...

Page 6: ...t and smooth high end response especially suitable for close miking applications The response is altered acoustically without adding any noise or distortion See Fig 6 for frequency response The Nose Cone Trapezoid The UA0777 Nose Cone is available as an optional accessory As with the DD0297 Diffuse field Grid the Nose Cone is simply screwed onto the microphone cartridge in place of the DD025 1 Fre...

Page 7: ... with a blue dot L40B is a Ø40 mm ball shaped APE marked with a green dot L50B is a Ø50 mm ball shaped APE marked with a red dot The APEs can be obtained seperately or in the APE L6 Acoustic Modification kit See Fig 1 7 for how to mount the APEs on the microphone The Passive Connection Converter The PCC4000 Passive Connection Converter is an optional accessory that makes it possible to run High Vo...

Page 8: ...03 4006 and 4006 TL with the Free field Grid DD025 1 fitted Fig 5 On axis and diffuse field responses of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL with the Diffuse field Grid DD0297 fitted Fig 6 On axis response of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL with Close miking Grid DD0254 ...

Page 9: ... and 4006 TL with UA0777 Nose Cones fitted 15 kHz 20 kHz 10 kHz 5 kHz 1 kHz 5 dB Fig 8 Directional characteristics of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL with the DD0297 Diffuse field Grid fitted normalized 20 kHz 15 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 1 kHz Fig 9 Directional characteristics of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL with DD0254 Close miking Grid normalized ...

Page 10: ...ics of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL with UA0777 Nose Cone fitted normalized dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Amplitude Phase 10 dB 90 5 kHZ 50 kHz Fig 1 1 On axis amplitude and phase responses of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL plotted using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase response ...

Page 11: ...On axis amplitude and phase responses of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL plotting using a linear frequency axis for evaluation of the phase response 200 Hz 2 kHz 20 kHz 0 30 20 10 10 20 dB SPL Fig 1 3 Typical third octave inherent noise spectrum of DPA 4003 4006 and 4006 TL ...

Page 12: ...2 16 20 10 40 5 dB On axis 5 0 5 10 100 200 500 1 kHz 2 4 5 8 10 12 16 20 10 40 5 dB On axis 5 0 5 10 100 200 500 1 kHz 2 4 5 8 10 12 16 20 10 40 5 dB On axis Fig 1 4 Response characteristics of APE L30B top APE L40B and APE L50B fitted on 4006 ...

Page 13: ... 10 kHz 5 kHz 20 kHz 16 kHz 1 kHz 0 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB 20 dB 25 dB 5 kHz 10 kHz 16 kHz 20 kHz 1 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 0 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB 20 dB 25 dB Fig 1 5 Directional characteristics of APE L30B top left APE L40B top right and APE L50B fitted on 4006 normalized ...

Page 14: ...ectional Sensitivity nominal 2 dB 4003 40 mV Pa 27 dB re 1 V Pa 4006 10 mV Pa 40 dB re 1 V Pa 4006 TL 35 mV Pa 29 dB re 1 V Pa Matching tolerance for 3503 and 3506 0 5 dB for frequency response sensitivity and self noise Equivalent noise level A weighted Typ 1 5 dB A re 20 µPa max 1 7 dB A Equivalent noise level ITU R BS 468 4 Typ 27 dB max 29 dB Max SPL peak before clipping 4003 1 54 dB 4006 TL 1...

Page 15: ...going voltage at pin 2 Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal return See Fig 2 Difference frequency distortion DF2 DF3 Df 80 Hz 1 at 1 35 dB SPL peak Temperature coefficient 0 025 dB C at 25 C 101 3 hPa 250 Hz Static pressure coefficient 0 002 dB hPa at 25 C 101 3 hPa 250 Hz Influence of vibration 64 dB equivalent SPL for 1 m s2 in direction of greatest sensitivity Influence of magnetic field 45 d...

Page 16: ...o 1 30 V PPC4000 Phantom Power Checker Holders UA0836 Stereo Boom with Holders UA0837 Stereo Boom excluding Holders UA0897 Shock Mount UA0639 Microphone Clip UA096 1 Microphone Holder DUA001 9 Spacer for Stereo Boom 1 9 mm 0 75 in TB4000 Table Base WINDPAC M Microphone Windshield System Medium WINDPAC L Microphone Windshield System Medium Acoustic Ezualizers and Windscreens DUA0090 Pop filter UA07...

Page 17: ... the ultimate por table solution for making sharply focused realistically ambient stereo recordings Each kit consists of a pair of carefully matched microphones the complete selection of acoustic modification accessories windscreens and a compact stereo boom for floor or ceiling mounting The 3503 uses the DPA preamp included This allows a completely transformerless signal path and high voltage pow...

Page 18: ... Grid Silver 2 x DA0254 Close miking Grid Trapezoid Silver 2 x DD0297 Diffuse field Grid Black 2 x UA0777 Nose Cone 2 x UA0638 Windscreen for 4003 4006 4006 TL 2 x L30B Acoustic Pressure Equalizer 30 mm 1 1 8 in Ball 2 x L40B Acoustic Pressure Equalizer 40 mm 1 57 in Ball 2 x L50B Acoustic Pressure Equalizer 50 mm 1 97 in Ball 2 x DAO01 30 Microphone cable for 4003 4004 401 2 401 6 5 m 1 6 4 ft HM...

Page 19: ...003 4006 and 4006 TL are supplied with an additional Diffuse field Grid DD0297 see Technical Description and Full Specifications On delivery the normal protection grid is screwed on to the cartridge housing and normal finger torque is required to remove it Do not try to unscrew or tighten the protection grids with any kind of tool as both surface and thread might be damaged Use of windscreen is re...

Page 20: ...hragm Over time a visible dust layer can build up on the diaphragm Since the mass added is extremely small and the influence on the frequency response is negli gible the dust will not change the characteristics of the microphone Therefore cleaning the diaphragm is not necessary and should not be attempted Do not touch the diaphragm ...

Page 21: ...since this may cause a tightening or loosening of the grid When positioned correctly the APE is flush with the diaphragm During insertion of the microphone do not place a finger or a palm across the hole as air confined in the hole may cause the diaphragm to crack When dismounting the APE use a thumb to press it off Never turn the micro phone or the APE 1 2 3 1 Correct direction for mounting and d...

Page 22: ...crophones are covered by a two year limited warranty on both mechanical functionality and documented specifica tions as long as the items are not mistreated abused or modified in any way In case of a warranty claim your invoice is your warranty registration CE MARKING The CE mark guarantees all products conform with relevant standards approved by the European Community The products described in th...

Page 23: ... is introduced to the market These requirements are valid for DPA as well as for our suppliers With respect to waste disposal we comply in full with the WEEE directive 9002 96 EC and are prepared to comply to any amendments and succeeding requirements in connection hereto Thus starting from 1 January 2006 all DPA products that require a return for upgrading and or reuse will be provided a waste la...

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