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- Page 1 User’s ManUal 4099 DPA 4099 Sax Sax Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Trumpet Trumpet Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Guitar Guitar Clip Microphone DPA 4099 Violin Violin Clip Microphone E x p r e s s i o n i s e v e r y t h i n g...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4099 USER’S MANUAL CONTENTS Product description Mounting the microphone 1. Adjusting clip height 2. The gooseneck in clip 3. Mounting on instrument 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... -
Page 4: Product Description
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. -
Page 5: Mounting The Microphone
MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE 1. adjusting clip height The height of the 4099 Guitar and 4099 Violin clips can easily be adjusted to fit a wide variety of stringed instruments. Press the lock on the side of the clip to increase height: Place the clip in its maximum position on the instrument, and reduce the height to fit the instrument, by pressing the parts firmly together. -
Page 6: Mounting On Instrument
3. Mounting on instrument The 4099 can be easily readjusted and moved to different instruments by using just one hand. Squeeze the two clamp knobs on the clip to expand it, mount on the instrument, and then release. It will now fit the shape of the instrument. This will vary depending on the required instrument and playing style. -
Page 7: The Guitar Family
aPPlICaTIOn nOTes Always use the 4099 in its dedicated foam windscreen and shock absorbing rubber mounts. When running wireless, it is recommended to use a low-cut filter at 80 Hz in the transmitter to avoid handling and moving noise. This low-cut filter is built into the supplied DAD4099 XLR adapter. The optional DMM0007 Universal Surface Mounts can be useful to control the cable run along the instrument. -
Page 8: The Saxophone Family
2. The saxohone family soprano: For a round and warm character, place the 4099 Sax microphone as far away from the bell as possible. Place it in front of the bell for a harder sound with more bite. alto/Tenor/Baritone: For most balanced sound, do not point the microphone directly into the bell, but angle it between the bell and the keys. -
Page 9: Violin And Viola
All types of mutes can be used together with the 4099. 3. Violin and viola Most players prefer the 4099 to be placed on the left side 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. -
Page 10: Using The Dpa Adapters
UsInG THe DPa aDaPTers All DPA 4099 Guitar, Violin, Sax, and Trumpet microphone cables are terminated with a proprietary MicroDot connector. When used in conjunction with our range of over 35 adapters, the MicroDot connector provides the ability to connect to virtually all available pro wireless systems. -
Page 11: Microphone Maintenance
MICrOPHOne MaInTenanCe DPA 4099 is designed with highly resistant and protective materials in the construction so do not try to clean the microphone as it is unnecessary. Do not use any spray or fluid containing chemicals that could remove static electricity on or close to the microphone. This could cause permanent damage. -
Page 12: Specifications And Graphs
sPeCIFICaTIOns anD GraPHs Principle of operation: Pressure gradient Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser Power supply: Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems 48 V phantom power ± 4 V with DAD4099 XLR adapter Frequency range, ± 2 dB, 20 cm (7.9 in) distance: 80 Hz –... -
Page 13: Cable Length
Current consumption: 1.5 mA (microphone) 3 mA with DAD4099 XLR adapter Operating temperature range: -10 – +50 ºC (1 4 – 1 22 ºF) Operating relative humidity range: Up to 90 % Capsule diameter: 5. 4 mm (0.2 in) Microphone length: 45 mm (1. -
Page 14: Frequency Responses
Frequency responses: 0˚ 30˚ 180˚ 60˚ 90˚ 20 Hz 1 kHz Typical on- and off-axis frequency response of 4099 at 20 cm (7. 9 in) distance. 10 cm 15 cm 20 cm 30 cm 100 cm 20 Hz 1 kHz Proximity effect exhibited by 4099. -
Page 15: Accessories Included
aCCessOrIes accessories included DAD4099 Adapter: MicroDot to XLR w. belt clip & low-cut VC4099 Violin Clip (in 4099 Violin only) GC4099 Guitar Clip (in 4099 Guitar only) STC4099 Sax/Trumpet Clip (in 4099 Sax and 4099 Trumpet only) accessories available DMM0007 Universal Surface Mount DAO4099-G Guitar Double Cable MicroDot-F to MicroDot-M and Jack to Jack DUA4099... - Page 16 Headquarters: DPA Microphones A/S Gydevang 42- 44 DK-3450 Alleroed, Denmark 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...