DPA Microphones
DPA 4099
Supercardioid clip-on condenser on a gooseneck, for instruments
Power 48 V phantom ±4 V through the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter; 5 to 50 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −44 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 20%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 44%
- Self-noise
- 23 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 13%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 12%
- Max SPL
- 128 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 15%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 13%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 16 clip-on condensers
More output than 87% of 16 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 14 clip-on condensers
Quieter than 69% of 14 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 16 clip-on condensers
Takes louder sound than 7% of 16 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
5 of 29; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 2.
Measured at 20 cm (as printed). Drawn solid from 80 Hz to 15 kHz and dotted outside that; anechoic or not and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 2.
Titled "Polar pattern"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 5.4 mmCapsule diameter 5.4 mm (0.21 in). | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −44 dBV/Pa (6 mV/Pa)Loud SPL version, 1 kHz, nominal ±3 dB; also −54 dBV/Pa, Extreme SPL version. The sheet covers two versions: "4099 for Loud SPL" (main value here) and "4099 for Extreme SPL" (alt). | |
| Self-noise | 23 dB(A)Loud SPL version, typical (max. 26); also 28 dB(A), Extreme SPL version, typical (max. 31) | |
| Max SPL | 128 dB SPLLoud SPL version, THD < 1%, RMS (131 dB peak); also 142 dB SPL, Loud SPL version, THD 10%; also 134 dB SPL, Extreme SPL version, THD < 1%, RMS (137 dB peak); also 152 dB SPL, Extreme SPL version, THD 10% | |
| Output impedance | 35 ohmfrom the MicroDot; printed as 30 - 40 Ω (middle value here); also 100 ohm, from the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzEffective range ±2 dB at 20 cm: 80 Hz to 15 kHz, with a 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz. | |
| Powering | 48 V phantom ±4 V through the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter; 5 to 50 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems | |
| Current draw | 1.5 mAmicrophone, typical; also 3.5 mA, with the XLR adapter | |
| Low cut | 80 Hz, second orderOnly with the DAD4099-BC XLR adapter. | |
| Connector | MicroDotXLR through the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC adapter (which one depends on the variant). | |
| Dimensions | 45 mmMicrophone length 45 mm; gooseneck 140 mm. | |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient | |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 108 dB (Loud SPL); typ. 109 dB (Extreme SPL) | |
| Cable | 1.8 m; 1.6 mm or 2.2 mm diameter depending on the variant | |
| Gooseneck length | 140 mm (5.5 in) | |
| Cable drive capability | Up to 300 m with the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter | |
| Output balance | Signal balanced with the XLR adapter | |
| CMRR | > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with the XLR adapter | |
| Variantsclips | Loud SPL: A accordion, B bass, C cello, CM clamp mount, G guitar, P piano, S saxophone, SM stand mount, U universal, V violin. Extreme SPL: D drum, T brass | p. 1 |
| Warranty | Two-year limited warranty | p. 3 |
Documents
- 4099 Instrument Microphoneproduct information and specifications
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © DPA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.