DPA 4099 Instrument Microphone

DPA

Instrument Microphone d:Vote-4099 Core

Extreme SPL - Low-Sensitivity Version (≈ 2 mV/Pa)

Description

Supercardioid Condenser

Capture every nuance of your performance with the DPA 4099, a high-quality instrument microphone designed to deliver transparent, detailed sound in any live or studio setting. Whether you’re miking a violin, saxophone, piano, or acoustic guitar, this supercardioid condenser mic offers an incredibly natural and balanced tone while minimizing background noise – perfect for concerts, studio recordings, corporate events, and more.

🔑 Key Features

🔹 Supercardioid pickup pattern for excellent off-axis rejection and isolation
🔹 Natural, transparent sound tailored for acoustic instruments
🔹 Flexible and discreet gooseneck design for accurate mic positioning
🔹 Low-profile clip system allows safe and secure mounting
🔹 High SPL handling – ideal for both soft and loud instruments
🔹 Wide range of instrument mounts available for maximum versatility
🔹 Lightweight and compact – perfect for mobile and stage setups

🎯 Ideal for: Classical ensembles, jazz bands, studio recordings, orchestras, and high-end corporate or wedding performances.

Specifications

  • 🔹 Directional pattern: Supercardioid
    🔹 Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
    🔹 Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
    🔹 Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
    🔹 Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in): 80 Hz – 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10–12 kHz
    🔹 Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa
    🔹 Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 28 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 31 dB(A))
    🔹 Distortion, THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
    🔹 Dynamic range: Typ. 109 dB
    🔹 Max. SPL, THD 10%: 152 dB SPL peak
    🔹 Rated output impedance:
      🔸 From MicroDot: 30–40 Ω
      🔸 From DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC: 100 Ω
    🔹 Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC/DAD4099-BC XLR Adapter
    🔹 Output balance principle: Signal balanced with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
    🔹 Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC
    🔹 Power supply (for full performance):
      🔸 For wireless systems: Min. 5 V – max. 10 V through DPA adapter
      🔸 With DAD6001-BC or DAD4099-BC: P48 (phantom power), will work from 12 V
    🔹 Current consumption:
      🔸 Microphone: Typ. 1.5 mA
      🔸 With DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC: 3.5 mA
    🔹 Connector: MicroDot
    🔹 Weight:
      🔸 Microphone: 17 g (0.60 oz)
      🔸 Clamp Mount (CM4099): 16 g (0.56 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Accordion (AC4099): 5 g (0.18 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Bass (BC4099): 20 g (0.71 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Cello (CC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Drum (DC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Guitar (GC4099): 12 g (0.42 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Piano (PC4099): 19 g (0.67 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Sax/Trumpet (STC4099): 7 g (0.25 oz)
      🔸 Clip for Violin/Mandolin (VC4099): 10 g (0.35 oz)
      🔸 Universal Clip (UC4099): 15 g (0.53 oz)
      🔸 Mic Stand Mount (MS4099): 28 g (0.99 oz)
      🔸 Cold Shoe Mount (CS4099): 5 g (0.18 oz)
    🔹 Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
    🔹 Microphone length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
    🔹 Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
    🔹 Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in) / 2.2 mm (0.09 in)
    🔹 Polarity: +V at MicroDot pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on XLR adapter)
    🔹 Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
    🔹 Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
    🔹 Gooseneck length: 140 mm (5.5 in)
    🔹 Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz): ±1 dB

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