DPA 4099V Clip Microphone For Viola

Product Description

4099V Clip Microphone for Violin, Mandolin, and more

Superior gain-before-feedback
Wireless compatible
Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
Holder gentle to the instrument

Violin, banjo and viola players will appreciate how gently the 4099V adheres to a prized instrument while its elegantly lightweight, unobtrusive design keeps it from getting in the way of a passionate performance.

The 4099V is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument microphone. The 4099 microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the string family. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099V fits other instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 55 mm (2.1 in).

Representing years of research and development, the 4099 condenser microphones feature supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. Fully capable of handling the violin’s dynamic range and subtle details, these microphones live up to their pedigree with sound as accurate as DPA’s other world-class microphones.

Despite its tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, 4099V is extremely rugged. The versatile gooseneck provides stable and repeatable positioning. The mics can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand, while the mounting system is designed never to mar or scratch the finish of your instrument.

Through the use of our extensive adapter system, the 4099 is compatible with virtually any wireless system and can also be used as a standard 48V phantom powered microphone via the included XLR connector.

Fleet owners of 4099s will appreciate the multiplicity of using the microphone for a number of different instruments simply by moving the microphone/gooseneck part to another instrument clip from the range.

With its very flexible design for a wide variety of mounting and positioning possibilities along with its extremely natural sound, the 4099 is truly a musician’s mic without equal. Continuing DPA’s heritage of sonic excellence, this series of microphones achieves the purest reproduction of your instrument and therefore your full range of expression.

Specifications
Directional characteristics: Supercardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Frequency range, ± 2 dB, 20 cm (7.9 in) distance: 80 Hz to 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 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))
S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 66 dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak; <1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
Dynamic range: 95 dB
Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 152 dB
Output impedance:
From MicroDot: 30 to 40 ohm; from DAD6001: 100 ohm
Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001 XLR adapter
Output balance principle: Signal balanced with DAD6001 XLR adapter
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001 XLR adapter
Power supply (for full performance): Min. 5 V to max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems; 48 V phantom power +/- 4 V with DAD6001 XLR adapter
Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD6001 XLR adapter
Connector: MicroDot
Color: Black
Capsule diameter: 5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Microphone length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
Cable length: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive-going voltage at MicroDot pin (and pin 2 on DAD6001 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)