DPA Microphones
DPA 4098
Miniature supercardioid condenser (pre-polarised, 5.7 mm) on a gooseneck, for lecterns, tables, ceilings and floor stands
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power XLR versions: P48; MicroDot versions: 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems, or P48 with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter.
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −36 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 58%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 71%
- Self-noise
- 23 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 13%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 12%
- Max SPL
- 130 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 18%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 58% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 9% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 11% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the response image.
Captioned (on the product page) "Typical on and off-axis response of a 4098 microphone. On-axis (0°) measured at 20 cm (7.9 in), other directions measured in the far field." Drawn solid from 100 Hz to 15 kHz, dotted outside.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the polar image. Approximate
Captioned (on the product page) "Typical directional characteristics of a 4098 Gooseneck Microphone"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 1k Hz.
In practice
All specs
| From the product page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | Pre-polarised miniature capsule, 5.7 mm"Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)". | |
| Sensitivity | −36 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa)nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz. "16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa". | |
| Self-noise | 23 dB(A)typ. (max. 26 dB(A)) | |
| Self-noiseCCIR 468 | 35 dBITU-R BS.468-4, typ. (max. 38 dB) | |
| Max SPL | 130 dB SPLTHD < 1%, RMS; also 133 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak; also 135 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak; also 122 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS (Legacy, before CORE; 2024 print); also 125 dB SPL, THD < 1%, peak (Legacy; 2024 print). "Distortion, THD < 1%: 130 dB SPL RMS, 133 dB SPL peak"; "Max. SPL, THD 10%: 135 dB SPL peak". The 2024 print labels the 130/133 figures "CORE" and gives 122/125 dB for "Legacy" (p. 2). | |
| Dynamic range | 110 dBtyp. (CORE); also 102 dB, typ. (Legacy; 2024 print). The 2024 print gives "Dynamic range - CORE: Typ. 110 dB" and "- Legacy: Typ. 102 dB" (p. 2). | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohmfrom the XLR connector or the XLR adapter; also 35 ohm, from the MicroDot, printed as 30 - 40 Ω. "From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From XLR connector or DAD9001-BC XLR Adapter: 100 Ω" (the 2024 print names the DAD6001-BC adapter). | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz". Effective range ±2 dB at 20 cm: 80 Hz to 15 kHz (MicroDot) or 100 Hz to 15 kHz (XLR, with a fixed 80 Hz low cut), with a 3 dB soft boost at 8-15 kHz. | |
| Powering | XLR versions: P48; MicroDot versions: 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems, or P48 with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter"Power supply (for full performance)". | |
| Current draw | 1.5 mAtyp., microphone; also 3.5 mA, with the XLR adapter | |
| Connector | MicroDot or XLR-3M (depending on the version) | |
| Weight | 12 gMicroDot, 16 cm gooseneck (the lightest version); also 67, MicroDot, 122 cm; also 75, XLR-3M, 20 cm; also 127, XLR-3M, 122 cm. Per version: MicroDot 16 cm 12 g, 28 cm 20 g, 43 cm 28 g, 77 cm 55 g, 122 cm 67 g; XLR-3M 20 cm 75 g, 32 cm 80 g, 47 cm 88 g, 77 cm 115 g, 122 cm 127 g. | |
| Dimensions | 5.7 mmMicrophone diameter 5.7 mm. Lengths: MicroDot 16, 28, 43, 77 or 122 cm; XLR-3M 20, 32, 47, 77 or 122 cm. | |
| Low cutXLR versions | Fixed 2nd-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz on the XLR-3M versions; none on the MicroDot versions | |
| Gooseneck lengths | MicroDot: 16, 28, 43, 77, 122 cm; XLR-3M: 20, 32, 47, 77, 122 cm | |
| Versions | Gooseneck, floor stand, and ceiling/tabletop; DPA gives them one specification | |
| Cable drive capability | MicroDot: up to 300 m with the XLR adapter; XLR-3M: up to 100 m | |
| Output balance | Signal balanced with the XLR connector or the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | |
| CMRR | > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with the DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | |
| Polarity | +V at the MicroDot pin (pin 2 on XLR) for positive sound pressure | |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 45 °C | |
| Relative humidity | Up to 90% | |
| From the spec sheet | ||
| Rated load impedance | 2000 ohmminimum. "Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ" (not on the current product page). | p. 2 |
| Finish | black or white"Color: Black or white". | |
Documents
- 4098 Gooseneck Microphoneproduct page specifications
- 4098 Miniature Supercardioid Gooseneck MicrophoneDPA document portal print
- Typical on and off-axis response of a 4098 microphonegraph image
- Typical directional characteristics of a 4098 Gooseneck Microphonegraph image
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