A Fine Microphone for Acoustic Drums
The DPA d:vote 4099D miniature condenser microphone gets studio-grade sound out of your live acoustic drums. Whether you play trap set or percussion, the tiny and unobtrusive 4099D attaches securely to your hoop using a special clip, while the articulating gooseneck lets you position the mic right in the sweet spot of your head. Onstage, you'll really appreciate the mic's supercardioid polar pattern, which maximizes gain-before-feedback. DPA is well known for the exceptional quality of its studio mics. Now you can get that great sound live, with the DPA d:vote 4099D.
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Elegant instrument-miking system gives you studio-grade sound onstage
The DPA 4099D is a unique miniature clip microphone inheriting the sonic attributes of DPA's legendary studio microphones. The purpose-built 4099D mic and mounting system are meticulously designed and optimized for acoustic drums. The 4099D ensures that you get the best possible sound when performing live.
4099 Series microphones capture your instrument with accuracy
Representing years of research and development, DPA's 4099 Series mics feature supercardioid pickup patterns for optimal gain before feedback and are available for a range of instrument types. These miniatures live up to their pedigree, with sound as accurate as DPA's world-class studio microphones.
Rugged enough for stage demands, gentle enough for your valuable instruments
Despite their tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, DPA's 4099 Series mics are extremely rugged. The versatile gooseneck provides stable and repeatable positioning. What's more, the microphone can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand, while the mounting system is designed never to mar or scratch the finish of your precious instrument.
Can work as a wired mic, or as part of your wireless system
DPA 4099 Series microphones can be used as standard 48V phantom powered mics via their included XLR connector. In addition — through the use of optional adapters — they are compatible with virtually any wireless system.
DPA d:vote4099D Drum Microphone with Clip Features:
- Optimized for acoustic drum set and percussion
- Get studio-grade sound onstage
- Offers superb gain-before-feedback
- Compatible with wireless systems (adapters available separately)
- Flexible, with easy one-hand mounting
- Gently attaches to your drum hoop
- Includes 6' cable and 5.5" gooseneck
- Requires +48V phantom power
- 20Hz–20kHz frequency range
- Supercardioid pickup pattern rejects off-axis sound
- <1% total harmonic distortion (THD) up to 123dB peak SPL
