DPA 4099-DC-1-101-P Supercardioid Instrument Condenser Microphone for Piano

4099P is a piano miking solution that makes it easy to achieve a high level of isolation on stage while providing clean and transparent stereo sound quality with realistic dynamics.

The 4099P is a complete system which includes a pair of sensitivity selected 4099 microphones on goosenecks with magnetic mounts to allow the most realistic capture of a piano. With its low profile and unobtrusive design it is perfect in closed lid scenarios for capturing true acoustic piano sound in a live setting.

The versatile magnet mount/gooseneck system provides stable and repeatable positioning. The mics can easily be positioned at different angles via the flexible gooseneck to provide a variety of sound nuances. The system includes two 3-pin XLR adapters.

The mounts can also be used with various instruments with magnetic surfaces.

Detachable cables

The updated 4099 range features detachable cable from gooseneck, so it’s more convenient to mount the mic on an instrument before connecting it. Furthermore, the choice of different cable qualities makes it possible to tailor your mic to the specific task, such as choosing the heavy duty 2.2 mm cable for PA/Live gigs or the easier-to-hide, thinner miniature cable for personal mounting on instruments where you don’t want the cable weight to interfere with your performance. In case of cable break, service is easy and fast.

Features:

Specifications:

Directional: patternSupercardioid

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. Second order low-cut filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099-BC

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 (label color red)

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

Color: Black

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

Microphone diameter5.7 mm (0.22 in)

Microphone length45 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

The package includes

Two sensitivity selected supercardioid 4099 gooseneck mics

Integrated windscreen and shock mount system

Magnet mounts to place on piano frame

Two DAD6001 3-pin XLR adapters