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Description
Accessories
Specifications

4099 Instrument Microphone

This mic delivers pristine, natural and undistorted sound with exceptional isolation and off-axis rejection for any live or studio setting. Fitted with MicroLock® and a series of upgraded instrument clips, the 4099 CORE+ provides even better stability and flexibility on any type of instrument. 

4099 Loud SPL version (6 mV/Pa sensitivity) is available now.

4099 Extreme SPL version (2 mV/Pa sensitivity) will be available in Q4, 2025.

Accessories

G-EXTENSION Gooseneck Extension with MicroLock 80 mm (3.15 in)
A-CLIP Microphone Clip for Accordion
BC4099 Instrument Microphone Clip for Bass
C-CLIP Microphone Clip for Cello
CM-CLIP Clamp Mount Microphone Clip
CS-CLIP Cold Shoe Microphone Clip with Standard 1/4 in Thread
D-CLIP Microphone Clip for Drum
GC4099 Instrument Microphone Clip for Guitar
MS-CLIP Microphone Stand Clip 3/8" and 5/8" Thread
P-CLIP Microphone Clip for Piano
STC4099 Instrument Microphone Clip for Sax and Trumpet
U-CLIP Universal Microphone Clip
VC4099 Instrument Microphone Clip for Violin and Mandolin
G-MOUNT Gooseneck Mount for Microphone Clips
XLR-MOUNT XLR Mount for Microphone Clips

Specifications

Polar pattern

Relative humidity (RH) Up to 90%

Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Output balance principle Signal balanced with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR Adapter

Max. SPL, THD 10% 145 dB SPL peak

Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz) ±1 dB

Temperature range -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Gooseneck length 140 mm (5.5 in)

Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency response graph

Cable length 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
(not included with 4099-DP-1 and 4099-DP-2)

Dynamic range Typ. 118 dB

Power supply (for full performance) For wireless systems Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter
With DAD9001 or DAD9099: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V

Current consumption Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR Adapter

Rated output impedance From MicroLock: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD9099 or DAD9001: 100 Ω

Directional pattern Supercardioid

Cable diameter 1.6 mm (0.06 in) / 2.2 mm (0.09 in)

Distortion, THD < 0.5% 135 dB SPL RMS, 138 dB SPL peak

Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser

Distortion, THD < 1% 138 dB SPL RMS, 141 dB SPL peak

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR Adapter

Cable drive capability Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD9001/DAD9099 XLR Adapter

Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in) 80 Hz - 17 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10-12 kHz

Principle of operation Pressure gradient

Connector MicroLock

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))

Polarity +V at MicroLock pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR adapter)

Weight Microphone: 18 g (0.63 oz)
Microphone Clip for Accordion (A-CLIP): 5 g (0.18 oz)
Clamp Mount Microphone Clip (CM-CLIP): 16 g (0.56 oz)
Microphone Stand Clip (MS-CLIP): 24 g (0.85 oz)
Microphone Clip for Piano (P-CLIP): 20 g (0.71 oz)
Universal Microphone Clip (U-CLIP): 15 g (0.53 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Guitar (GC4099): 12 g (0.42 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Sax and Trumpet (STC4099): 7 g (0.25 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Violin and Mandolin (VC4099): 10 g (0.35 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Bass (BC4099): 20 g (0.71 oz)
Microphone Clip for Cello (C-CLIP): 18 g (0.63 oz)

Microphone diameter 5.7 mm (0.22 in)

Microphone length 50 mm (1.97 in)

Description
Accessories
Specifications