Looking for the best microphone for your instrument?
Congratulations, you've found it! The 4099 Instrument Microphone from DPA Microphones is probably the most flexible and best sounding microphone for your instrument. There are many mounts for different types of instruments and just as many adapters that allow you to connect the microphone to a mixer, recorder, or wireless system. The mounts allow you to position the microphone to capture the best possible sound.
4099 INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
REPLACING THE HOLDER NOT THE MICROPHONE
The DPA 4099 CORE is also equipped with a shock mount that provides excellent isolation from handle and other ambient noise. Depending on the application, the detachable cables can be selected in heavy or light versions - both versions are robust enough for the demands of daily use. A versatile integrated gooseneck extension allows for easy mounting and repeatable positioning.
VIOLINE, BANJO AND VIOLA
The DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL is perfect for violin, banjo and viola. Users will love how gently this condenser microphone sits on their prized instrument. It is sleek, lightweight, discreet and designed to get out of the way of a passionate performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to switch the microphone between instruments with one hand.
Choose a DPA 4099V CORE Instrument Microphone for Violin (4099-DC-1-199-V) for your violin, banjo or viola.
PIANO
This microphone solution provides a high level of isolation on stage. It also provides a clear and transparent stereo sound with realistic dynamics. The complete system consists of a pair of DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL, selected for sensitivity within ±1.5 dB. It includes two versatile magnetic mounts/gooseneck systems for stable and repeatable positioning.
Choose a DPA 4099P CORE stereo piano microphone system (4099-DC-1-101-P).
GUITAR, MANDOLIN, UKULELE
The DAP 4099 CORE Loud SPL is perfect for PA amplification and live recording of acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele and dobro. It offers virtually unlimited placement options. The sound is much more natural than with an internal microphone or recording.
The microphone is suitable for instruments with a body depth between 35 mm and 122 mm. Users will be delighted with how gently this condenser microphone attaches to their prized instrument. It is sleek, lightweight, discreet, and designed to stay out of the way during a performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the microphone between instruments with one hand.
Choose a DPA 4099G CORE Instrument Microphone for Guitars (4099-DC-1-199-G) for your guitar, mandolin, ukulele or dobro.
SAXOFON
The DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL is perfect for the entire saxophone family: soprano, alto, tenor or baritone saxophone. It also sounds great on bass clarinet. The versatile holder can be used for all types of saxophones and brass instruments. Users will appreciate how smoothly this condenser microphone attaches to their prized instrument. It is sleek, lightweight, discreet, and designed to stay out of the way during a performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the microphone between instruments with one hand.
Choose a DPA 4099S CORE Instrument Microphone for Saxophone (4099-DC-1-199-S) for your soprano, alto, tenor, baritone saxophone or bass clarinet.
TRUMPET, BRASS INSTRUMENTS
The DPA 4099 CORE Extreme SPL is perfect for trumpets, trombones and other brass instruments that can get very loud. It can be used muted or unmuted. The microphone easily handles the highest sound pressure levels (SPL). The innovative mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the microphone between instruments with one hand. The microphone and its mounting system have been designed specifically for brass instruments. This ensures the best possible results in terms of mounting and sound reinforcement during live performances.
Choose a DPA 4099T CORE Brass Instrument Microphone (4099-DC-2-199-T) for your trumpet, trombone and other brass instruments.
BASS
The DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL is the perfect microphone solution for PA amplification and live recording of acoustic double bass. The sound is much more natural than with an internal microphone or a pickup. There are some excellent positioning options on the instrument. The microphone and its mounting system have been designed specifically for double basses. This ensures the best possible live performance results in terms of mounting and sound reinforcement.
Choose a DPA 4099B CORE Instrument Microphone for bass (4099-DC-1-201-B).
CELLO
For perfect PA amplification and live cello recording, choose the DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL. It includes a specially designed mount for cellos. The sound is much more natural than with an internal microphone or a pickup. The microphone holder is attached to the C and A strings under the bridge. This places the microphone capsule in the sweet spot between the bridge and the fingerboard, providing a unique combination of natural string sound and high audio separation on stage.
Choose a DPA 4099C CORE instrument microphone for cello (4099-DC-1-201-C).
DRUMS
The DPA 4099 CORE Extreme SPL perfectly captures the booming sounds of percussion instruments. Users will be amazed at how gently this condenser microphone can be placed on their prized instrument. The microphone can be easily positioned to suit different percussion instruments. The flexible gooseneck can be positioned at different angles for different sound nuances. The microphone is sleek, lightweight, discreet, and designed to be out of the way during a performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to switch the microphone between instruments. The DPA 4099D CORE instrument microphone for drums features a revolutionary 90° mounting system that offers a wide range of mounting options.
Choose a DPA 4099D CORE instrument microphone for drums (4099-DC-2-201-D) for your drum kit and add a VC4099 mounting bracket for your bass drum.
AKKORDEON
This microphone solution provides a high level of isolation on stage. It also provides a clear and transparent stereo sound with realistic dynamics. The complete system consists of a pair of DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL, selected for sensitivity within ±1.5 dB. The two included microphone mounts can be screwed securely to the instrument.
Choose a DPA 4099A CORE Stereo Microphone System for Accordion (4099-DC-1-101-A).
OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON
The DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL is designed to meet the unique mounting challenges of narrow and oddly shaped instruments. The microphone holder is equipped with a Velcro strap that can be adjusted to fit instruments of various sizes and diameters, such as oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder, and flute, and the mounting strap fits snugly around the instrument, much like a wristwatch on your arm. For instruments with larger diameters, additional straps can be easily added to adjust the holder. The microphone is lightweight, unobtrusive and out of the way on stage thanks to a revolutionary 90° system that offers a wide range of mounting options. By removing the bracket from the gooseneck, rotating it 90°, and reattaching it, the number of microphone positions doubles.
Choose a DPA 4099U CORE Universal Instrument Microphone (4099-DC-1-101-U) for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder and flute.
CLAMP MOUNT
The DPA 4099CM CORE Loud SPL features a flexible mount that is easy to use and quick to remove. The strong spring allows the mount to be clamped to many surfaces and instruments, including saxophones and other brass instruments.
Choose a DPA 4099CM CORE instrument microphone with clamp mount (4099-DC-1-101-CM).
STAND MOUNT
The DPA 4099MS CORE is often mounted directly on an instrument. However, many users have asked for a solution where the microphone is mounted on a standard microphone stand. Now you can easily attach the unparalleled sound of the DPA 4099 CORE Loud SPL to a microphone stand. This mount is equipped with a 3/8" thread that perfectly matches our floor stand series. The mount has a 360° ball and socket joint.
Choose a DPA 4099MS CORE Instrument Microphone with Stand Mount (4099-DC-1-101-MS).
With each package, you can simply attach the microphone to your instrument. You can get started right away.
OPTIONAL GOOSENECK EXTENSION
The standard gooseneck length is 140mm. An optional gooseneck extension is also available. This adds approximately 50% of the length, making it easier to reach the sweet spot for some instruments.
DETACHABLE CABLES
The 4099 Instrument Microphone's cables can be detached from the gooseneck. This makes it easier to mount the microphone on an instrument before connecting it. You can also choose between different cable qualities to match your microphone to specific applications. The heavy-duty 2.2 mm cable is perfect for PA and live performance applications. The thinner 1.6 mm miniature cable is better suited for custom mounting on instruments. Both cables are durable and rugged with a Kevlar core.
FLEXIBILITY THROUGH ADAPTER SYSTEM
Wireless system adapters provide flexible, easy, and affordable options. You are no longer tied to one wireless system. When conditions change, you simply replace your adapter instead of buying a whole new microphone. And once you've made the switch, you won't notice any loss or change in sound quality.
The miniature microphone series is compatible with all leading wireless microphone solutions such as Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Wisycom, Lectrosonics, Zaxcom and many more. DPA Microphones' ingenious adapter system is unique in the industry. It protects your investment in great sound for years to come.
