DPA 4099 CORE Supercardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The 4099 is already the recognized standard for this type of microphone and the CORE version adds just another layer of sound quality that further distances this mic from its competitors. 4099 CORE brings more clarity and details to your music, across the entire dynamic range. Anyone looking for the very highest sound quality should choose CORE - every musician, live sound engineer and anyone else who takes pride in quality audio.

From the piano to guitar; strings to woodwinds; brass to percussion, the 4099 Series sounds equally impressive on them all. This one microphone model can beautifully reinforce an entire orchestra. You can move the mic to another instrument; just make sure you have the right type of clip to mount it correctly. The award-winning 4099 Series gives you a much more natural sound than any clip-on microphone or pickup. This condenser microphone rejects unwanted noise and accurately captures the true voice of your acoustic instrument.

DPA 4099 Features

• CORE technology inside
• Supercardioid condenser microphone
• Handles high SPLs
• Superior gain-before-feedback
• Flexible and easy mounting
• Gentle and easy to mount on the instrument
• Detachable cable and a versatile gooseneck extender

Model Details

Box contents depend on the model chosen. All models with clips also contain an extension cable and an adapter for XLR. Details of each model are listed below.

• 4099-DC-1: MIC ONLY, 4099 CORE mic loud SPL
• 4099-DC-2: MIC ONLY, 4099 CORE mic extreme SPL
• 4099-DC-1-101-A: 2x 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with accordion clips
• 4099-DC-1-101-CM: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with Clamp Mount
• 4099-DC-1-101-P: 2x 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with piano clips
• 4099 DC-1-101-U: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with universal mount
• 4099 DC-1-199-G: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with guitar clip
• 4099 DC-1-199-S: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with saxophone clip
• 4099 DC-1-199-V: 4099 CORE mic loud SPLwith violin clip
• 4099 DC-1-201-B: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with bass clip
• 4099 DC-1-201-C: 4099 CORE mic loud SPL with cello clip
• 4099 DC-2-199-T: 4099 CORE mic extreme SPL with brass clip
• 4099 DC-2-201-D: 4099 CORE mic extreme SPL with drum clip

• DPA 4099 Instrument Mic1
• Adapter for XLR1
• Extension Cable1
• Instrument Clip1
• Mic Only models do not include accessories
• Accordion and Piano models include two microphones
• Accordion model includes gooseneck extension

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternSupercardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weightedtyp. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 1%128 dB SPL RMS, 131 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic rangetyp. 108 dB
• Max SPL, THD 10%142 dB SPL peak
• Output balance principlesignal balanced with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
• Current consumptiontyp. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
• ConnectorMicroDot
• Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)±1 dB
• Gooseneck length5.5" (140 mm)
• Cable length5.9 ft (1.8 m)