Gear Watch: DPA 4099B Upright Bass Mic
DPA Microphones have announced the newest addition to their 4099 clip mic series with the 4099B for upright bass. The new model sports a clip design which attaches to the E and G- strings below the bridge and a gooseneck design for optimum mic placement.
The 4099B is a condenser microphone featuring a supercardioid polar pattern to enhance gain before feedback. The mic is compatible with most wireless systems, thanks to the MicroDot connector and DPA’s 35 adapters. It can also be run by a standard 48V phantom power by way of its supplied XLR connector.
DPA 4099B Upright Bass Microphone Specs:
- Directional characteristics: Supercardioid
- Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
- Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
- Frequency range, ± 2 dB, 20 cm (7.9 in) distance: 80 Hz – 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 – 12 kHz; first-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099
- Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB: 6 mV/Pa; -44.5 dB re. 1 V/Pa
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
- S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 71 dB
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak; < 1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
- Dynamic range: 100 dB
- Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 142 dB
- Output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 – 40 ohm, from DAD4099: 100 ohm
- Cable drive capability: 300 m (984 ft) with DAD4099
- Output balance principle: Signal balanced with enclosed DAD4099 XLR adapter
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB at 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD4099 XLR adapter
- Power supply: Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems; 48 V phantom power ±4 V with DAD4099 XLR adapter
- Current consumption: 1.5 mA; 3.5 mA with DAD4099 XLR adapter
- Connector: MicroDot
- Color: Black
- Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)
- 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 DAD4099 XLR adapter)
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
- Relative humidity: Up to 90 %
- Gooseneck, length: 140 mm (5.5 in)
Visit DPA’s web site for more info.
