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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The DPA 4099 instrument clip microphone is lightweight, flexible and
simple to mount, making it the perfect match for your instrument.

It carries a superb natural sound quality and maximum off-axis
rejection to achieve excellent gain-before-feedback characteristics for
live sound reinforcement.

This is the ultimate miking solution for your live instrument
applications.

This manual covers the following:

4099 Guitar

4099 Sax

4099 Violin

4099 Trumpet

Two different microphone sensitivities are available:

• Normal sensitivity for guitars, saxophones and violins
(marked with a black cable relief at the connector end).

• Extra low sensitivity with ultra high sound pressure capability for
trumpets (marked with a white cable relief at the connector end).

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Summary of Contents for DPA 4099 Guitar

Page 1: ...e s s i o n i s e v e r y t h i n g User s Manual DPA 4099 DPA 4099 Violin Violin Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Sax Sax Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Guitar Guitar Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Trumpet Trumpet Clip Microphone ...

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Page 3: ...ment 4 Adjusting the gooseneck and microphone angle Application notes 1 The guitar family 2 The saxophone family 3 Violin and viola Using the DPA adapters Microphone maintenance Specifications and graphs Accessories included Accessories available Service and repair Warranty Environmental policy 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 4: ...ics for live sound reinforcement This is the ultimate miking solution for your live instrument applications This manual covers the following 4099 Guitar 4099 Sax 4099 Violin 4099 Trumpet Two different microphone sensitivities are available Normal sensitivity for guitars saxophones and violins marked with a black cable relief at the connector end Extra low sensitivity with ultra high sound pressure...

Page 5: ...instrument and reduce the height to fit the instrument by pressing the parts firmly together 2 The gooseneck in clip Choose the desired gooseneck height and place it in the grip Tip The same gooseneck microphone boom can be used with alternate clips that are specific to each instrument for horn for violin for guitar Note Bear in mind the difference in mic sensitivity according to different instrum...

Page 6: ...ill now fit the shape of the instrument This will vary depending on the required instrument and playing style For more information please read the application notes Mounting on guitar and violin Mounting on sax and trumpet 4 Adjusting the gooseneck and microphone angle The gooseneck can flex in all directions Bend the gooseneck to fit the natural curves of the instrument Turn the microphone to the...

Page 7: ...Mounts can be useful to control the cable run along the instrument 1 The guitar family guitar mandolin banjo dobro and more A recommended miking placement for the most balanced sound is where the fretboard meets the body typically above the 1 2th fret For optimum volume point the microphone toward the sound hole A blend between your guitar s pick up and the 4099 condenser microphone is often a goo...

Page 8: ...o Tenor Baritone For most balanced sound do not point the microphone directly into the bell but angle it between the bell and the keys In this way you will obtain a nice blend from the two sound components of the saxophone 5 Trumpet and Trombone For the smoothest sound do not point the microphone directly into the center of the bell but position it between the center position and the bell s edge ...

Page 9: ... of the instrument to avoid restricting the player s movement Point the microphone away from the performer s head to avoid breath noise For optimum volume point the microphone toward the f hole Please note that this also makes the sound character a little duller which may or may not suite your taste If not point the microphone at the bridge 6 ...

Page 10: ...the microphone A connector tightening tool is supplied with each adapter and should be employed whenever the MicroDot connector needs to be tightened Utilize the tightening tool before use to ensure the connection is secure and that the cable cannot rotate by the cable relief The enclosed XLR adapter DAD4099 allows the 4099 to work as a regular 48V phantom powered microphone The DPA 4099 features ...

Page 11: ... olive oil or lukewarm dis tilled water to remove residue from tape or glue The DPA 4099 is very resistant to humidity and sweat but keep it away from unnecessary exposure to water and cleaning fluids keep element dry at all times It should not be used in direct heavy rain Avoid excessive pressure on the microphone element The micro phone will not perform to its specifications if the directional t...

Page 12: ...23 dB A re 20 mPa max 26 dB A 4099 Trumpet Typ 28 dB A re 20 mPa max 3 1 dB A Total Harmonic Distortion THD 1 up to 1 23 dB SPL peak 1 up to 1 20 dB SPL RMS sine Max SPL peak before clipping 4099 Guitar Violin Sax 1 42 dB 4099 Trumpet 1 52 dB Dynamic range 4099 Guitar Violin Sax 100 dB 4099 Trumpet 95 dB S N ratio re 1 kHz at 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 4099 Guitar Violin Sax 7 1 dB 4099 Trumpet 66 dB Output i...

Page 13: ...psule diameter 5 4 mm 0 2 in Microphone length 45 mm 1 8 in Weight 4099 Guitar 36 g 1 3 oz 4099 Violin 33 g 1 2 oz 4099 Trumpet 3 1 g 1 1 oz 4099 Sax 3 1 g 1 1 oz Gooseneck length 1 40 mm 5 5 in Cable length 1 8 m 6 ft Color Black Connector MicroDot Polar Pattern Directional characteristics of 4099 normalized 250 Hz 500 Hz 8 kHz 1 6 kHz 4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz 5 dB 10 ...

Page 14: ...y effect exhibited by 4099 Typical frequency response of 4099 with DAD4099 XLR adapter in 20 cm 7 9 in 10 10 0 20 20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz 2 5 10 20 40 0 30 60 90 180 10 10 0 20 20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz 2 5 10 20 40 DAD4099 10 10 0 20 20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz 2 5 10 20 40 10 cm 15 cm 20 cm 30 cm 100 cm ...

Page 15: ...uct please contact your nearest DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and the repair facilities that are available Warranty All products from DPA Microphones are covered by a two year limited warranty on both mechanical functionality and documented specifications as long as the items are not mistreated abused or modified in any way In case of a warranty claim your invoice i...

Page 16: ...mark Tel 45 48 1 4 2828 Fax 45 48 1 4 2700 info dpamicrophones com www dpamicrophones com United States DPA Microphones Inc 2432 N Main St Suite 200 Longmont CO 80501 USA Tel 1 303 485 1025 Fax 1 303 485 6470 info usa dpamicrophones com www dpamicrophones com DPI4099 2 ...

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