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DPA 4099 U

A supercardioid pre-pressured condenser instrument microphone known for its sound quality, compact design, and flexible mounting options, makes it suitable for a wide range of instruments in live sound and studio recording.

Brand: DPA

Model: 4099 U – Instrument Microphone

Manufacture URL: https://www.dpamicrophones.com/instrument/4099-instrument-microphone

The manual is available to download by clicking “Article Attachments” below. The most up-to-date information will be found on the manufacturer’s website. Please note this manual and images used are for educational purposes only.


Access & Usage

Pick-Up Location: The Conservatorium of MusicCON111 – Tech Office

Induction(s) Required:

  • L1 General Induction
  • L2 City Performance & Rehearsal Studios Inductions


These inductions can be found inside Canvas:

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Your Course > Modules > Compulsory WHS Inductions

This resource may be course dependent, please speak to Technical Staff for more information.


Technical Specifications

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Directional Pattern: Supercardioid

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

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

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)

Microphone Diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)

Microphone Length: 45 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

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Updated on July 13, 2023

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