DPA d:vote 4099C Clip Microphone for Cello

Perfect for PA amplification and live recording of a cello, the 4099C offers a sound that is considerably more natural than an internal microphone or pick-up as well as several excellent placement possibilities. The 4099C is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument microphone. The 4099C microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the violoncello. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099C attaches to the C and A string below the bridge and allows for microphone capsule placement in the sweet spot between bridge and fingerboard, offering a unique combination of natural string sound and high audio separation on stage.

Standard gooseneck length is 140 mm (5.5 in), which can be altered with the optional gooseneck extension unit, adding another 50% to the length, helping to achieve exactly the sweet spot for the instrument. From May 2012, the updated 4099 range features detachable cable from gooseneck, so it’s more convenient to mount the mic on an instrument before connecting it. Furthermore, the choice of different cable qualities makes it possible to tailor your mic to the specific task, such as choosing the heavy duty 2.2 mm cable for PA/Live gigs or the easier-to-hide, thinner miniature cable for personal mounting on instruments where you don’t want the cable weight to interfere with your performance. In case of cable break, service is easy and fast.

Features: Directional characteristics: Supercardioid Principle of operation: Pressure gradient Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency range, ± 2 dB, 20 cm (7.9 in) distance: 80 Hz to 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz 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- 60 dB at 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001 XLR adapter Power supply: Min. 5 V to max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems- 48 V phantom power ±4 V with DAD6001 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 DAD6001 XLR adapter) Gooseneck, length: 140 mm (5.5 in)