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DPA 4099
Photo: DPA Microphones, from its manual, p. 3.

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DPA 4099

Supercardioid clip-on condenser on a gooseneck, for instruments

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−44 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A)
Max SPL
128 dB SPL
Impedance
35 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: 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

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 2. Titled "Polar pattern"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule5.4 mm. Capsule 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-noise23 dB(A), Loud SPL version, typical (max. 26); also 28 dB(A), Extreme SPL version, typical (max. 31)
Max SPL128 dB SPL, Loud 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 impedance35 ohm, from the MicroDot; printed as 30 - 40 Ω (middle value here); also 100 ohm, from the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Effective range ±2 dB at 20 cm: 80 Hz to 15 kHz, with a 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz.
Powering48 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 draw1.5 mA, microphone, typical; also 3.5 mA, with the XLR adapter
Low cut80 Hz, second order. Only with the DAD4099-BC XLR adapter.
ConnectorMicroDot. XLR through the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC adapter (which one depends on the variant).
Dimensions45 mm. Microphone length 45 mm; gooseneck 140 mm.
Principle of operationPressure gradient
Dynamic rangeTyp. 108 dB (Loud SPL); typ. 109 dB (Extreme SPL)
Cable1.8 m; 1.6 mm or 2.2 mm diameter depending on the variant
Gooseneck length140 mm (5.5 in)
Cable drive capabilityUp to 300 m with the DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
Output balanceSignal balanced with the XLR adapter
CMRR> 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with the XLR adapter
Variants (clips)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 brassp. 1
WarrantyTwo-year limited warrantyp. 3

Documents

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