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DPA 4099B User Manual

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User's ManUal
4099 Clip Microphones
DPa 4099B
DPa 4099C
DPa 4099D
DPa 4099G
DPa 4099P
DPa 4099s
DPa 4099T
DPa 4099U
DPa 4099V
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  • Page 1 User’s ManUal 4099 Clip Microphones DPa 4099B DPa 4099C DPa 4099D DPa 4099G DPa 4099P DPa 4099s DPa 4099T DPa 4099U DPa 4099V...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4099B for Bass and more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 3: 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 4: Mounting The Microphone

    Mounting the microphone Mount the 4099B on the bass by attaching it on the two outer strings between the bridge and the tailpiece . Let the holder curve inwards . Adjust the gooseneck and microphone angle to your desired taste .
  • Page 5 Mounting the microphone Mount the 4099C on the cello between the bridge and the tailpiece . Attach it on the two outer strings, let the holder curve outwards . Adjust the gooseneck and microphone angle to your desired taste . For the most natural sound: Below the bridge, between instrument top (belly) and strings .

  • Page 6: Mounting On Instrument

    Mounting on instrument The enclosed clip fits most drums and percussion instruments and can be mounted two ways, either upwards or downwards: Clip mounted upwards . Upward turning clip positioning allows for mic placements across the drum skin and will be the most typical live applica- tion choice for rock .
  • Page 7 Application note, Snare Drum A snare drum may benefit from a two-microphone setup, one on top and one below the drum; the upper mic will focus on the “in-your-face” punch and the lower mic on the snare high- frequency bite from below the drum . Shift polarity on one of them and blend them in desired balance .

  • Page 8: 4099G For Guitar, Dobro, And More

    4099G Clip Microphone for Guitar, Dobro, and more Adjusting the clip height The height of the 4099G clip can easily be adjusted to fit a wide variety of stringed instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1 . 4 in) and 1 22 mm (4 . 8 in) . . 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...

  • Page 9: 4099P Stereo Microphone System For Piano And More

    It will now fit the shape of the instrument . This will vary depend- ing on the required instrument and playing style . Application note A recommended miking placement for the most balanced sound is where the fretboard meets the body, typically above the 1 2th fret .

  • Page 10: 4099S For Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, And More

    Placement of microphones Place the holders in the piano frame and adjust the microphone angle to preferred sonic taste . The microphones can be spaced apart, angled apart, or both . Specifications specific to the 4099P Sensitivity selection tolerance for pair: ± 1 dB at 1 kHz . Any 4099 microphone within this sensitivity tolerance is marked with a white dot on the gooseneck fixation part .

  • Page 11: Application Notes 1

    Application note, soprano sax: For a round and warm character, place the 4099S as far away from the bell as possible . Place it in front of the bell for a harder sound with more bite . Application note Alto/tenor/baritone sax: To create the most balanced sound, do not point the microphone directly into the bell, but angle it between the bell and the keys .

  • Page 12: 4099U Universal Clip Microphone

    Adjusting the gooseneck and microphone angle 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 . Application notes Ftor trumpet, trombone (and instruments of similar sizes): 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’...
  • Page 13 The gooseneck securing part can be angled 90 degrees of- fering maximum placement possibilities . Detach the part from the clip and re-mount it turned 90 degrees for a horizontal gooseneck arm . Application note Close-miking instruments like oboe, clarinet, soprano saxophone, and bassoon calls for certain care in the placement and angling of the microphone .
  • Page 14 4099V Clip Microphone for Violin, Mandolin, and more Adjusting the clip height The height of the VC4099 Violin Clip can easily be adjusted to fit a wide variety of stringed instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1 . 4 in) and 55 mm (2 .1 in) . . Press the lock on the side of the clip to increase height .
  • Page 15 GENERAL 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 .
  • Page 16 BC4099 Clip for Bass and more CC4099 Clip for Cello and more DC4099 Clip for Drum GC4099 Guitar Clip PC4099 Magnet Mount for Piano STC4099 Sax/Trumpet Clip and more UC4099 Universal Clip VC4099 Violin Clip...

  • Page 17: Using The Dpa Adapters

    USING THE DPA ADAPTERS All DPA 4099 clip 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 18 The DAD4099 adapter features a permanent second-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz . The filter minimizes handling and wind noise at the microphone output without compromising sound quality, as guitar, sax, trumpet and violin have no appreciable frequency response below 80 Hz . Signal - phase Signal + phase Ground...

  • Page 19: Microphone Maintenance

    For cable cleaning; Use organic oil (e . g . olive oil) or lukewarm, distilled 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) .
  • Page 20 Typ . 23 dB(A) re . 20 µPa (max . 26 dB(A)) 4099D/4099T: Typ . 28 dB(A) re . 20 µPa (max . 3 1 dB(A)) S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL) 4099B/4099C/4099G/4099P/4099S/4099U/4099V: 7 1 dB 4099D/4099T: 66 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Power supply Min . 5 V – max . 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems 48 V phantom power ±4 V with DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter XLR adapter Current consumption Typ . 1 . 5 mA (microphone) 3 .

  • Page 22: Service And Repair

    The proximity effect exhibited by DPA 4099 serVICe & rePaIr Products from DPA Microphones are extremely stable and there should not be any significant change in the specifications with time and use . If, how- ever, you are not satisfied with the characteristics exhibited by your product, contact your nearest DPA Microphones representative for further details of service and the repair facilities that are available .

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Measured at 10 cm (3 . 9 in) distance WarranTY 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 .
  • Page 24 Fax: +45 48 1 4 2700 info@dpamicrophones . c om www . d pamicrophones . c om US Sales Office 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 .

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