DPA 4099-DP-2-201-D

The DPA 4099-DP-2-201-D CORE+ Microphone for drums is designed to capture the full power and nuance of percussion instruments with clarity and precision. Tailored for extreme SPL handling, it delivers distortion-free performance even at very high volume levels, making it ideal for close-miking snare drums, toms, and other percussive elements in live or studio settings.

Outfitted with DPA's advanced CORE+ technology, this microphone ensures a wide dynamic range and natural sound reproduction, while its supercardioid polar pattern offers excellent isolation from nearby instruments. The included drum clip and flexible gooseneck allow for secure, precise placement on a variety of drums, giving performers and engineers consistent, professional-grade audio with minimal setup effort.

Designed specifically for close-miking drums and loud percussion instruments

Handles extremely high sound levels with clarity (up to 152 dB SPL peak)

CORE+ technology ensures detailed, undistorted sound capture

Supercardioid pickup pattern provides excellent isolation from stage bleed

Comes with a secure, vibration-resistant drum clip for easy and stable mounting

MicroLock connector and rugged gooseneck ensure precise positioning and reliable performance

Ideal for both live sound and studio recording of high-impact instruments

MICROPHONE TYPE:

• Prepolarized condenser

• Pressure gradient principle

POLAR PATTERN:

• Supercardioid

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz

• Effective range +/-2 dB at 20 cm: 80 Hz to 17 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz

SENSITIVITY:

• 6 mV per Pa

• Minus 44 dB re 1 V per Pa

• Sensitivity selection tolerance +/-1 dB at 1 kHz

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL:

• Typical 23 dBA

• Maximum 26 dBA

DISTORTION THD:

• <0.5 percent: 135 dB SPL RMS, 138 dB SPL peak

• <1 percent: 138 dB SPL RMS, 141 dB SPL peak

• Max SPL (THD 10 percent): 145 dB SPL peak

• Max SPL (peak before clipping): 152 dB SPL

DYNAMIC RANGE:

• Typical 118 dB

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

• MicroLock: 30 to 40 ohm

• With XLR Adapter DAD9099 or DAD9001: 100 ohm

CABLE DRIVE CAPABILITY:

• Up to 300 meters with DAD9001 or DAD9099

OUTPUT BALANCE PRINCIPLE:

• Signal balanced with XLR adapter

COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO:

• Greater than 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

• Wireless: 5 to 10 V via DPA adapter

• Wired: P48 phantom power, will function from 12 V

CURRENT CONSUMPTION:

• 1.5 mA for microphone

• 3.5 mA with XLR adapter

CONNECTOR:

• MicroLock

DIMENSIONS:

• Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm

• Microphone length: 50 mm

• Gooseneck length: 140 mm

• Cable length: 1.8 meters

• Cable diameter: 1.6 mm and 2.2 mm

WEIGHT:

• Microphone: 18 g

CLIP INCLUDED:

• Clip for drum (code DP22D)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Temperature range: minus 40 to 45 Celsius

• Relative humidity: up to 90 percent

POLARITY:

• Positive voltage at MicroLock pin for positive sound pressure

TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN:

• CORE Plus technology

• Yellow marking on gooseneck for Extreme SPL

• IP58 certified

• Enhanced shock mount and gooseneck mount

• Detachable cable with MicroLock connector

• Designed specifically for drums and very loud instruments