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Key Features
Product Ref: 306080
Found at the heart of many of DPA's miniature microphone configurations is the advanced CORE by DPA technology. This provides minimised distortion, an expanded dynamic range and an overall improved sound quality. CORE by DPA enhances the exceptional performance of DPA's existing microphone designs.
By minimizing distortion, CORE by DPA exhibits a significantly clearer and more open sound throughout the entire range of the microphone. On top of this, the increased dynamic range creates an increased workable range, and the microphone becomes much less vulnerable to overload. The increase allows you to capture extremely loud sound sources, such as screams, without experiencing harmonic distortion.
The CORE 4099 microphone is suitable for sound pressure levels of up to 142dB before clipping occurs. These powerful SPL capabilities make the 4099 perfect for close-mic'ing applications, as well as surface mounting on a wide variety of instruments. You can be sure that the sound of your instrument is the focus of the captured sound, ensuring absolute clarity without the worry and hassle of distortion.
Close-mic'ing techniques ensure that you're able to capture the highest possible sound pressure and therefore every detail of the instrument's tonality. As a result, ambient background noise is also reduced, with the possibility of acoustical feedback being kept to an absolute minimum.
No matter what kind of saxophone or musical style you plan to capture, the 4099 CORE instrument microphone will deliver jaw-dropping results. Thanks to the included STC4099 mounting clip, you can get the perfect position to capture truly astounding sonic performance from your saxophone or bass clarinet. The clip fits unobtrusively to the bell of your instrument, whilst the microphone's flexible gooseneck lets you find the sweet spot for recording or amplification. The intuitive mounting mechanism boasts a gentle design that prevents damage to the instrument whilst allowing you to quickly switch the mic to a different instrument with just one hand. Whether you're recording soprano, alto, tenor or baritone (or even a bass clarinet), the 4099 CORE system for saxophones is the ultimate choice.
''There is no single mic model that could outperform the at all positions, especially if we consider the distinct advantages at exacting placement, diminished leakage and freedom of movement for the performers.'' - Prosound News
''The DPA 4099 supercardioid instrument microphones are wonderful additions to any appropriate acoustic instrumentalist or live sound engineer’s arsenal of microphones. They are simple and easy to mount and demount, sound really good, are supremely fit for purpose, and set a new benchmark for high-quality, clip-on instrument microphones in live and recording environments.'' - Performing Musician