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MICrOPHOne MaInTenanCe

DPA 4099 is designed with highly resistant and protective materials

in the construction so do not try to clean the microphone as it is

unnecessary.

Do not use any spray or fluid containing chemicals that could

remove static electricity on or close to the microphone. This could

cause permanent damage.

Should the foam windscreen need replacement, remove it from the

microphone. Draw the windscreen, not the microphone, away from

the shock mount, while holding the microphone cable. Cleaning or

washing of the windscreen can be done in distilled water.

For cable cleaning; Use organic oil (e.g. olive oil) or lukewarm, dis-

tilled water to remove residue from tape or glue.

The DPA 4099 is very resistant to humidity and sweat, but keep it

away from unnecessary exposure to water and cleaning fluids (keep

element dry at all times). It should not be used in direct, heavy rain.

Avoid excessive pressure on the microphone element. The micro-

phone will not perform to its specifications if the directional tube

under the foam windscreen has been bent from its original shape. If

the directional tube becomes misshapen, replacement is necessary.

To minimize potential cable damage, wind up excess cable in soft

figure-of-eight loops (preferably 6 – 8 cm (2.5 – 3 in) in diameter),

this also helps to reduce handling noise. Do not bend the cable

or rub it harshly, that may stress the inner cores and cause them to

break over time.