DPA Microphones 4099-SAX
Clip-On Saxophone Microphone, Supercardioid

4099-SAX

Soprano, alto, tenor or baritone, the 4099 Sax fits them all, providing exceptional gain-before-feedback and a broad spectrum of uncompromised tonal possibilities depending on the microphone placement.

The 4099 Sax is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument microphone. No multipurpose microphone, the 4099 microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the saxophone family. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live.

Representing years of research and development, the 4099 condenser microphones feature supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. Fully capable of handling any saxophone’s dynamic range and fine-grained timbre, these microphones live up to their pedigree with sound as accurate as DPA’s other world-class microphones.

Despite its tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, 4099 Sax is extremely rugged. The versatile gooseneck provides stable and repeatable positioning. The mics 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 instrument.

Through the use of our extensive adapter system, the 4099 is compatible with virtually any wireless system and can also be used as a standard 48V phantom powered microphone via the included XLR connector.

With its very flexible design for a wide variety of mounting and positioning possibilities along with its extremely natural sound, the 4099 is truly a musician’s mic without equal. Continuing DPA’s heritage of sonic excellence, this series of microphones achieves the purest reproduction of your instrument and therefore your full range of expression.

Specifications

• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Power supply: For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 50 V through DPA adapter. With DAD4099: 48 V phantom power ±4 V
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: 80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 - 12 kHz.
  First-order low-cut filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099.
• Directional characteristics: Supercardioid
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB: Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB: 6 mV/Pa; -44.5 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1 % up to 123 dB SPL peak, <1 % up to 120 dB SPL RMS sine
• Output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 – 40 Ohm, from DAD4099: 50 Ohm
• Cable drive capability: 98 ft with DAD4099
• Microphone length: 1.8"
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 142 dB
• Weight: 1.1 oz
• Operating temperature range: 14 - 122ºF
• Cable length: 6 ft
• Cable colour: Black
• Colour: Black
• Dynamic Range: 100 dB
• Current Drain: 1.5 mA, 3.5 mA with DAD4099
• S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 71 dB
• Connector: MicroDot
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB: 6 mV/Pa; - 44.5 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Our Part #  4099-SAX