DPA Microphone d:vote 4099 Trumpet Condenser Clip-On Microphone Overview:

The d:vote 4099S Instrument Microphone for Saxophone is perfect for the entire saxophone family: soprano, alto, tenor or baritone. It is also sounds great on the bass clarinet. Users will appreciate how gently this condenser mic adheres to their prized instrument. It is elegant, lightweight, unobtrusive and designed to stay out of the way during performances. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the mic between instruments with one hand.

The d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone series is truly a musician’s mic without equal. This series allows you to achieve the purest reproduction of your instrument. The mics feature supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. They offer extremely natural sound and are fully capable of handling any saxophone’s dynamic range and fine-grained timbre.

Known for their discreet size and elegance, these mics feature a lightweight design. Yet, d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones are also rugged. The versatile gooseneck provides stable and repeatable positioning. The mics can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument. The mounting system is designed to never blemish or scratch the finish of your instrument. The flexible design supports a wide variety of mounting and positioning possibilities.

Features:

• Superior gain-before-feedback
• Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
• Gentle yet secure adhesion to instrument
• Compact, discreet size
• Detachable cable and versatile gooseneck extender
• Flexible adapter system fits most professional wireless systems

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in): 80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10-12 kHz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• S/N ratio (A-weighted), re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): Typ. 71 dB(A)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 1% up to 123 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 100 dB
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 142 dB
• Output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD4099/DAD6001-BC: 100 Ω
• Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Output balance principle: Signal balanced with DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Power supply (for full performance): Min. 5 V to max. 50 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems
• Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Connector: MicroDot
• Color: Black
• Weight: 31 g (1.1 oz)
• Microphone diameter: 5.4 mm (0.21 in)
• Microphone length: 45 mm (1.8 in)
• Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
• Cable diameter: 1.6 mm (0.06 in) / 2.2 mm (0.09 in)
• Polarity: +V at MicroDot pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on DAD4099 or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter)
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
• Gooseneck length: 140 mm (5.5 in)