USER’S MANUAL Miniature Microphones 40 60 Type 40 6 1 Type 40 62 Type 40 65 Type 40 66 Type CONTENTS Cleaning Guide Correct use of the Miniature Microphone Miniature Microphone Headbands Specifications Accessories Available Service & Repair Warranty CE Standard...
CLEANING GUIDE To ensure optimal performance of The cable and protection grid are the only your DPA Miniature Microphone, parts that may be cleaned if necessary. Do please follow the simple care and main- not use any kind of cleaning fluid other tenance instructions below.
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Note: If the microphone has been exposed to water or sweat it must be left to dry out to recover its original specifications. Drying out the Miniature Microphone between exposures to humidity will also help to extend its life- time. Leaving the microphone with the power on will speed up the drying process, as the built-in preamplifier will gently heat up the microphone (idle...
In case any make-up, paint or other materi- supplied with the Miniature Microphones als have reached the element through the Type 4060, 4061, 4062 and Adjustable grid, the only recommended method to Miniature Microphone Headband Type clean the microphone element is to use a 4066 are for acoustical equalization, dry cotton bud.
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provided by the soft boost grid (position A). grid will be less visible before painting or Placements on the chest or near the ear of colouring a microphone grid. the performer require a 10dB boost at 12 Tip: In lapel or tie placement it is re- kHz for the microphone to sound natural commended that the microphone grid (position B).
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Contact cases take up no more space than the orig- the nearest DPA Microphones repre- inal connectors. sentative for maintenance advice or assistance.
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Using the adapters excessive force. Tighten the MicroDot using from DPA Microphones ensures the correct finger torque or the recommended tighten- electronic circuit with the listed types of ing tool only. Do not use glue.
MINIATURE MICROPHONE HEADBANDS Adjusting the Type 4065 Headband The Miniature Headband 4065 is pre- formed for your convenience. However, it requires minor adjustment in order to get a tight, fixed position to the back of the neck. Carefully bend the steel tube at the areas shown on the illustration.
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Adjusting the Type 4066 Headband The size of the headband mount may easi- ly be adjusted. Change the standard bend by carefully expanding the distance between the earhooks. The 4066 Adjustable Miniature Microphone Headband is supplied with the boom mounted. To change sides simply click the boom out of the clips and follow the instructions below.
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Adjust the approximate position that the Now take up the 4066 and adjust the size microphone boom should be placed on the of the headband so that it fits the size of cheek between the ear and the mouth. your head: Start with an oversized head- Hold the headband when pushing or pulling band and use both hands simultaneously, the microphone boom.
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the risk of shadows on the face, when used in applications where heavy spot- lights are common. Do not bend by holding on the capsule itself, but bend the wire boom, making a smooth curve with your thumb to best fit the profile of the face. Note: When researching the effect of changes in frequency response of this microphone, tests were done with the...
User’s Manual comply with details of service and the repair facilities current relevant standards when used with that are available. DPA Microphones has a cables from DPA Microphones. EMC Directive: maximum seven working days in-house 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and...