DPA d:vice Digital Audio Interface
KIT med 1 x d:fine 66 in-air Headset
GET CLOSER TO FLAWLESS MOBILE AUDIO
You’re
on the run after some big news. You need to be quick and practical, but
most importantly, you need to capture a great story. Your
smartphone records the video but you know that crystal-clear audio is
essential. With the d:vice™ Digital Audio Interface your audience will
clearly hear your message, even if you work in challenging situations.
Pre-programmable, easy to use and inconspicuous, the d:vice™ allows you
to record amazing sound so you can tell the full story.
Introducing the d:vice™ Digital Audio Interface
Offering unprecedented audio quality for live and mobile journalists in the field, the
d:vice™ MMA-A works together with any iOS device, Mac or PC computer. Broadcasting or recording crystal-clear sound anywhere in the world is easier than ever.
Journalists around the world are already using their smartphones to
capture the news. It works fairly well because today’s phones are
capable of taking high-quality pictures and videos. The component that
is missing is high-quality audio. For news broadcasts, it is equally
important to have audio quality that matches or exceeds the video for
the message to be understood. This is exactly the challenge that the
d:vice™ solves. When used with a DPA microphone, the d:vice™ is able to
capture or stream audio in quality previously only available in the
studio. When it’s not possible to have an experienced sound engineer on
site, the d:vice™ can act as a ‘mini sound engineer in your pocket’.
The d:vice™ MMA-A Digital Audio Interface is a high-quality, dual-channel microphone preamplifier and A/D converter
that captures crystal-clear audio via your favorite recording /
broadcasting apps. The d:vice™ can be used with all DPA microphones
with a MicroDot connector. This flexibility allows any content creator
to use the equipment for unexpected situations that might arise during
the day. Whether it be a two-channel interview situation or a session of
stereo recording ambience sound, the d:vice™ makes it easier for you to
do your job.
The d:vice™ MMA-A
comes with one Micro USB-B to iOS (Lightning) and one Micro USB-B to PC
/ Mac (USB-A). Its MicroDot inputs allow it to be connected to all DPA
miniature microphones, including the d:screet™ Miniature, d:fine™
Headset, d:vote™ Instrument and even the d:dicate™ Recording microphones
with the optional MMP-G preamp.
At about two inches in
diameter, the d:vice™ is ultra-compact, easily fitting in your pocket.
It provides best-in-class audio quality and is controlled through a
remote application on any iOS device. An exclusive DPA app is available
for download from the Apple® App store. The app allows you to store gain
settings and low-cut filters for ongoing and future personalized use in
dedicated presets. Third-party applications can be used to accomplish
specific tasks, including but not limited to, live broadcast and
high-quality recordings.
The d:vice™, d:vice™ App and d:vice™ Kits will be available for shipping end-May / start-June.
THE D:VICE™ APP IS KEY
Download and install the d:vice™ App from the Apple App Store. It will
work with most 3rd-party apps and therefore can be used in various
situations including live broadcasts, as well as audio and video
recordings.
The d:vice™ can be used right out of the box but to
take full advantage of it, the d:vice™ App is needed. Below you can
learn about the functionality of the app.
Gain
Use the GAIN slider to adjust input levels. Slide to the right to
increase amplification, to the left to decrease. Make sure to keep an
eye on the level meters when you are adjusting gain. The meters should
stay in the green and yellow areas.
Filter
The FILTER button (low cut / high pass) cuts out unwanted, low-end
frequencies (rumble) that can decrease the intelligibility of your
recorded audio. In most cases we suggest using the FILTER button and if,
for example, you are recording outside near a road with traffic, this
setting is essential.
Monitor
Use the MON button to send audio to your headphones so you can hear what
you are recording. Please note that a headphone must be connected to
the iOS device, otherwise the button will not activate and you’ll be
prompted to connect a headset. If the headset includes a microphone it
must be connected prior to connecting the d:vice™ via the Lightning
connector. This is due to the iOS ‘last entry active’ nature of
operation. (We recommend using a wireless headset when using an iPhone
7.)
Lock
Use the LOCK button to
block 3rd party apps from controlling gain. Gain settings can be
controlled and saved on the d:vice™ for use in your favorite recording /
broadcasting apps. The lock button also controls the setting of the low
cut / high pass filter. Saved locked settings are automatically
activated the next time you connect to the d:vice™.
Mono
If only one microphone is connected to either input I or II, MONO is
chosen automatically. The mic input will be routed to both left and
right output. Only one GAIN slider and FILTER button will be available
in this mode.
Stereo
Use STEREO
when you need to capture sound sources in stereo. Both microphones are
controlled with one GAIN slider. Example: Ambiance sounds can be
recorded in stereo using two mics that have the same sensitivity.
Important: When using STEREO you must use two mics that are optimized
for stereo recording, for instance the specially-selected d:screet™ 4060
pair included in the d:vice™ Kit VIDMK-4060-S.
Dual
Use DUAL when the gain must be set individually for input I and II (for
example, with two different microphone types or in situations where two
people with different voice levels are to be recorded). The FILTER
buttons are also individual in this situation.
Presets
Presets store your preferred settings for specific microphone(s) and
make your set up easier. After choosing your settings, create the preset
by pushing the numbered preset button of your choice for three seconds.
The next time you plug in the same mics, push your preset button and
you are ready to go – no adjustments necessary.
d:vice™ KITS FOR ANY SITUATION
We have bundled the d:vice™ into specialized kits, to make it easier
for you to choose the solution that best supports your needs. Each kit
contains a d:vice™ MMA-A unit and its cables as well as the right
microphone(s) for your situation packaged together with useful clips and
accessories as well.
The d:vice™, d:vice™ App and d:vice™ Kits will be available for shipping end-May / start-June.
d:vice™ LAVALIER KIT
This kit is perfect for when only one person is speaking at a time. It
is a robust and unobtrusive solution; the tiny d:screet™ SC4060
Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone is placed in the smallest holder on
the market where it is protected from rough handling.
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d:vice™ HEADSET KIT
This kit offers the best speech pick up, due to the proximity of the
headset mic to the sound source. It can be combined with other DPA mics,
like the d:screet™ SC4098 for adding ambience or recording the
surroundings of the situation that you are recording / broadcasting
from.
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d:vice™ DOUBLE LAVALIER KIT
This kit has two d:screet™ SC4060, which makes it perfect for an
interview situation with a mic on each person. This gives a fluent
interview where a journalist can interrupt without moving the mic away
from the subject. It can also be used to create great-sounding stereo
recording on a mobile phone or tablet.
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d:vice™ LAVALIER COMBO KIT
This is the ultimate mobile broadcast kit; containing one d:screet™
SC4060, used by the journalist, and one d:dicate™ 4018, which takes care
of the clean feed that often follows a broadcast. (The journalist’s
audio is in channel 1 and the ambience sound follows in channel 2.)This
allows content to be used with the ambience sound but without the
commentating. In this kit the d:vice™ is combined with the MMP-GS
Modular Active Cable and the GSM4000 Gooseneck Shock Mount for
d:dicate™.
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d:vice™ IN-EAR HEADSET KIT
This kit offers the best speech pick up, due to the proximity of the
headset mic to the sound source. It can be combined with other DPA mics,
like the d:screet™ SC4098 for adding ambience or recording the
surroundings of the situation that you are recording / broadcasting
from. The ear piece can be used for classical broadcast situations where
the ear piece allows interruptible foldback (IFB) and is combined with
the headset microphone. This solution is best used with iOS devices
having the Mini Jack connector directly on the device itself (e.g. the
iPhone 6S).