The DPA 4099 CORE instrument mic is the professional's choice for mic'ing instruments, with superior gain before feedback, a supercardioid pickup pattern and a 20Hz - 20kHz frequency range. All this is packed into a small and light microphone with an ingenious instrument clamping system that holds fast and allows optimal positioning without fuss.
DPA 4099 Instrument Mic Features:
- CORE by DPA technology inside
- Supercardioid condenser microphone
- Handles high SPLs like a dream
- Superior gain-before-feedback
- Flexible and easy mounting available for any situation
- Gentle and easy to mount on the instrument
- Detachable cable
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A versatile gooseneck extender part is available
Different Versions of the DPA 4099:
There are two capsule types, one for 'Loud' SPL and one for 'Extreme' SPL, as used in the kit for drum or trumpet. Each kit has all the the appliccable parts you need for the specific instrument. Available kits are:
- Accordion Kit (stereo kit)
- Bass kit
- Brass kit (eg Trumpet, high SPL)
- Cello kit
- Clamp mount kit (eg for clamping to a music stand)
- Drum kit
- Guitar kit
- Mic only, Loud SPL (includes mic on gooseneck and cable)
- Mic only, Extreme SPL (includes mic on gooseneck and cable)
- Mic stand mount kit
- Piano kit (stereo kit)
- Saxophone kit (Loud SPL)
- Universal Mount kit (with velcro strap mount)
- Violin kit
DPA 4099 Loud SPL 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 |
6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted |
Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A)) |
| Distortion, THD < 1% |
128 dB SPL RMS, 131 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range |
Typ. 108 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% |
142 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 XLR Adapter |
| 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 |
Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Connector |
MicroDot |
| Weight |
Microphone: 17 g (0.60 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clamp Mount (CM4099): 16 g (0.56 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Accordion (AC4099): 5 g (0.18 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Bass (BC4099): 20 g (0.71 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Cello (CC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Drum (DC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Guitar (GC4099): 12 g (0.42 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Piano (PC4099): 19 g (0.67 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Sax and Trumpet (STC4099): 7 g (0.25 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Violin and Mandolin (VC4099): 10 g (0.35 oz)
Universal Instrument Microphone Clip (UC4099): 15 g (0.53 oz)
Mic Stand Mount for Instrument Microphone (MS4099): 28 g (0.99 oz): 24 g (0.85 oz)
Cold Shoe Mount with standard 1/4" in thread (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 DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC 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 |
| Colors |
Black |
DPA 4099 Extreme SPL 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 XLR Adapter |
| 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 |
Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter |
| Connector |
MicroDot |
| Weight |
Microphone: 17 g (0.60 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clamp Mount (CM4099): 16 g (0.56 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Accordion (AC4099): 5 g (0.18 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Bass (BC4099): 20 g (0.71 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Cello (CC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Drum (DC4099): 13 g (0.46 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Guitar (GC4099): 12 g (0.42 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Piano (PC4099): 19 g (0.67 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Sax and Trumpet (STC4099): 7 g (0.25 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Violin and Mandolin (VC4099): 10 g (0.35 oz)
Universal Instrument Microphone Clip (UC4099): 15 g (0.53 oz)
Mic Stand Mount for Instrument Microphone (MS4099): 28 g (0.99 oz): 24 g (0.85 oz)
Cold Shoe Mount with standard 1/4" in thread (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 DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter) |
| Temperature range |
-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) |
Up to 90% |
