DPA DPA 4099 Sax User manual
Expression is everything
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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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
Accessories included
Accessories available
Service and repair
Warranty
Environmental policy
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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.
4099 Guitar
4099 Sax
4099 Violin
4099 Trumpet
• 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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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.
4099 Guitar
4099 Sax
4099 Violin
4099 Trumpet
• 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).
MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE
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.
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 instruments’ sound pressure levels.
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Secure the gooseneck by sliding
the fixation part over the grip:
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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. For more information,
please read the application notes.
Mounting on guitar and violin:
Mounting on sax and trumpet:
The gooseneck can flex in all directions. Bend the gooseneck to fit
the natural curves of the instrument:
Turn the microphone to the desired angle:
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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. For more information,
please read the application notes.
Mounting on guitar and violin:
Mounting on sax and trumpet:
The gooseneck can flex in all directions. Bend the gooseneck to fit
the natural curves of the instrument:
Turn the microphone to the desired angle:
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.
(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 12th 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 good choice on stage. This can provide even
more gain before feedback while keeping a natural guitar tone.
The DAO4099-G Guitar Double Cable will reduce cable clutter.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
All types of mutes can be used together with the 4099.
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.
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.
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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.
Various wireless systems require the use of electronics inside the
adapter to optimize the signal level, the DC offset, and powering of
the built-in microphone preamplifier. Using the adapters from DPA
ensures the correct electronic circuit with the listed types of wireless
systems (please visit www.dpamicrophones.com).
Do not attempt to employ non-standard adapters or connectors as
you might damage 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
a belt clip and a permanent first-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz. The
filter minimizes handling and wind noise at the microphone output
without compromising sound quality, as these instruments have no
appreciable frequency response below 80 Hz.
The belt clip can be removed and replaced with the enclosed ring
for use of the DAD 4099 directly in stage boxes or mixing consoles.
Dismount the cap of the adapter, remove the belt clip and place
the black ring instead. Remount the cap.
Signal -
Signal +
Ground
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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.
Should the foam windscreen need replacement, remove it from the
microphone. Draw the windscreen, not the microphone, away from
the shock mount, while holding the microphone cable. Cleaning or
washing of the windscreen can be done in distilled water.
For cable cleaning; Use organic oil (e.g. 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 tube
under the foam windscreen has been bent from its original shape. If
the directional tube becomes misshapen, replacement is necessary.
To minimize potential cable damage, wind up excess cable in soft
figure-of-eight loops (preferably 6 – 8 cm (2.5 – 3 in) in diameter),
this also helps to reduce handling noise. Do not bend the cable
or rub it harshly, that may stress the inner cores and cause them to
break over time.
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Pressure gradient
Pre-polarized condenser
Min. 5 V – max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems
48 V phantom power ± 4 V with DAD4099 XLR adapter
80 Hz – 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10-12 kHz.
First-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099
Supercardioid
4099 Guitar/Violin/Sax: 6 mV/Pa; -44.5 dB re. 1 V/Pa
4099 Trumpet: 2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa
4099 Guitar/Violin/Sax: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 mPa (max. 26 dB(A))
4099 Trumpet: Typ. 28 dB(A) re. 20 mPa (max. 31 dB(A))
<1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak
<1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
4099 Guitar/Violin/Sax: 142 dB
4099 Trumpet: 152 dB
4099 Guitar/Violin/Sax: 100 dB
4099 Trumpet: 95 dB
4099 Guitar/Violin/Sax: 71 dB
4099 Trumpet: 66 dB
From MicroDot: 30 – 40 Ohm
From DAD4099: 50 Ohm
30 m (98 ft) with DAD4099 XLR adapter
Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive-going voltage
at MicroDot pin (and pin 2 on DAD4099 XLR adapter)
Signal balanced with enclosed DAD4099 XLR adapter
> 60 dB @ 50 Hz to 15 kHz, DAD4099 XLR adapter
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1.5 mA (microphone)
3 mA with DAD4099 XLR adapter
-10 – +50 ºC (14 – 122 ºF)
Up to 90 %
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
4099 Guitar: 36 g (1.3 oz)
4099 Violin: 33 g (1.2 oz)
4099 Trumpet 31 g (1.1 oz)
4099 Sax: 31 g (1.1 oz)
140 mm (5.5 in)
1.8 m (6 ft)
Black
MicroDot
Directional characteristics of 4099 (normalized)
2 5 0 Hz 500 Hz 8 kHz
16 kHz
4 kHz
2 kHz
1 kHz
5 dB
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Typical on- and off-axis frequency response of 4099 at 20 cm (7.9
in) distance.
Proximity effect exhibited by 4099.
Typical frequency response of 4099 with DAD4099 XLR adapter in
20 cm (7.9 in).
1 0
-10
0
- 2 0
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz25102040
0˚
30˚
60˚
90˚
180˚
1 0
-10
0
- 2 0
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz25102040
DAD4099
1 0
-10
0
- 2 0
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1 kHz25102040
10 cm
15 cm
20 cm
30 cm
100 cm
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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)
DMM0007 Universal Surface Mount
DAO4099-G Guitar Double Cable MicroDot-F to MicroDot-M and
Jack to Jack
DUA4099 Foam Windscreens for 4099, 5 pcs.
VC4099 Violin Clip
GC4099 Guitar Clip
STC4099 Sax/Trumpet Clip
More than 35 different connection adapters to wireless systems,
please refer to www.dpamicrophones.com.
Products from DPA Microphones are extremely stable and there
should not be any significant change in the specifications with time
and use. If, however, you are not totally satisfied with the characteristics
exhibited by this product, please contact your nearest
DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and
the repair facilities that are available.
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 is your warranty registration.
The CE mark guarantees that the product conforms with relevant
directives approved by the European Commission.
EMC directive: 2004/108/EEC
Low voltage directive: 2006/95/EC
This product is comprised by the WEEE directive and should not be
thrown in the garbage bin when obsolete. Instead, return it to your
local DPA representative (or DPA Microphones directly) who will
dispose of the product in accordance with the current environmental
standards.
©DPA Microphones A/S 2008
All product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Headquarters:
DPA Microphones A/S
Gydevang 42-44
DK-3450 Alleroed, Denmark
Tel: +45 4814 2828
Fax: +45 4814 2700
inf[email protected]om
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
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