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From Our Research Team:

A Perfect Microphone for Double Bass!

Both onstage and in the studio, getting a great acoustic double bass sound has always been a major challenge for engineers. Due to the very nature of both the instrument itself and the playing styles used by modern acoustic bass players, using conventional stand-mounted studio miking techniques to get a level and consistent sound can prove next to impossible. The 4099B is a specially outfitted version of DPA's 4099 miniature gooseneck microphone that mounts right onto any conventional acoustic double bass. An innovative clip design lets you attach the 4099B securely to the E and G strings below the bridge. In that position, the 4099B's gooseneck makes it easy to position its capsule right at the sweet spot between the bridge and the fingerboard. A tight supercardioid pickup pattern ensures that the 4099B captures only the sound of your bass. There, the 4099 capsule can best capture the natural "woodiness" of your instrument and the subtle details your playing style, providing you with truly impressive results.

DPA 4099B Clip-on Microphone for Acoustic Double Bass Features at a Glance:

Includes DAD6001-BC belt clip XLR connector

• Superior gain before feedback
  
• Natural sound that's easy to blend with pickup
  
• Flexible and easy mounting (clips onto E and G strings below the bridge)
  
• Mount has no impact on acoustic sound and will not damage the instrument in any way
  
• Directional characteristics: Supercardioid
  
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
  
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
  
• Frequency range, +/- 2dB, 7.9" distance: 80Hz-15kHz with 2dB soft boost at 10-12kHz
  
• Sensitivity, nominal, +/-3dB: 6 mV/Pa; -44.5dB re. 1 V/Pa
  
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23dB(A) re. 20Pa, max. 26dB(A)
  
• S/N ratio, re. 1kHz at 1Pa (94dB SPL): 71dB
  
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% up to 123dB SPL peak; <1 % up to 120dB SPL RMS sine
  
• Dynamic range: 100dB
  
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 142dB
  
• Output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 ohms-40 ohms
  
• Power supply: 5V-50V through DPA adapter for wireless systems
  
• Current consumption: 1.5mA
  
• Connector: MicroDot
  
• Color: Black
  
• Weight: 1.16 oz
  
• Microphone length: 1.8"
  
• Cable length: 6'
  
• Polarity: Positively increasing sound pressure produces positive voltage at MicroDot pin (and pin 2 on DAD4099 XLR adapter)
  
• Operating temperature range: 14 degrees F to 113 degrees F
  
• Relative humidity: Up to 90%
  
• Gooseneck, length: 5.5"

The DPA 4099B microphone system makes getting the perfect acoustic double bass recording easy!

4099-B (Bass Mic w/Clip) Image Gallery

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Specification Detail Microphone Type Condenser Polar Pattern Supercardioid Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz Max SPL 142 dB Signal to Noise Ratio 71 dB Self Noise 23 dB(A) Output Impedance 30-40 ohms Cable Length 72" Connector MicroDot Weight .07 lbs. (31g) Notes Adapter to Wireless Systems Sold Seperately Manufacturer Part Number 4099-B