Congratulations to Jeremy Girard for being the first winner of the DPA Microphone User Giveaway! His new 4099-G is on its way to a good home!

A few words from our winner:

“I work as a worship pastor full time and also assist with music directing for Up in Lights Productions Inc., a non-profit theater organization.  I live in Loveland, Colorado and I am currently working on an album of original compositions which will be released by the end of summer 2010.  I have had a great time using DPA microphones to record various parts of my album.  Not only did I use the 4011 for my vocals, but I was also able to get some really good acoustic guitar and drum tracks as well.  I find that the 4011 has a really large spectrum of use when it comes to studio microphone recordings.

I have tried many other microphones and I am really impressed with the DPA 4011.  Thanks so much for a great mic!” – Jeremy Girard

Be sure to check out our USER SUBMISSION page to see how you can be our next winner! Also jump over to the COMMUNITY FORUM and start up some conversations with other audio professionals and enthusiasts!

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SMK4081 and IMK4081 Directional Microphone Kits

The DPA 4081 Miniature Cardioid Microphone is a high quality directional condenser microphone. Each 4081 is a complete, integrated system combining microphone, windscreen, shock mount and cable management system.

The SMK4081 Stereo Microphone Kit is a cost-effective and flexible stereo recording solution designed for ultra-low profile, discreet two-channel recording.

The SMK4081 Stereo Microphone Kit contains two microphones with identical sensitivity, matched within +/- 1 dB at 1kHz, to create an optimized stereo pair. Two mounting options are included with the kit, both clip-on and magnet mounts. Both are easily interchangeable depending on the situation for optimal setup.

Included in the SMK4081 kit are two DAD6001-BC adapters with belt clips to power DPA 4081 miniature microphones via standard P48. When used in conjunction with our range of over 35 adapters, the MicroDot connector provides the ability to connect to virtually all available pro wireless systems.

The IMK4081 is a single mic kit which includes one each of the DAD6001-BC, clip-on mount and magnet mount, designed for recording a single instrument.

The DPA 4081 Miniature Cardioid Microphone is a high quality directional condenser microphone. Each 4081 is a complete, integrated system combining microphone, windscreen, shock mount and cable management system.

The SMK4081 Stereo Microphone Kit is a cost-effective and flexible stereo recordingsolution designed for ultra-low profile, discreet two-channel recording.  The SMK4081 Stereo Microphone Kit contains two microphones with identical sensitivity, matched within +/- 1 dB at 1kHz, to create an optimized stereo pair. Two mounting options are included with the kit, both clip-on and magnet mounts. Both are easily interchangeable depending on the situation for optimal setup.

Included in the SMK4081 kit are two DAD6001-BC adapters with belt clips topower DPA 4081 miniature microphones via standard P48. When used in conjunction with our range of over 35 adapters, the MicroDot connector provides the ability to connect to virtually all available pro wireless systems.

The IMK4081 is a single mic kit which includes one each of the DAD6001-BC,clip-on mount and magnet mount, designed for recording a single instrument.

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DPA 4099 Live Instrument Mic

DPA Microphones’  4099 instrument microphones made their North American debut in Nashville live in the historic Ryman Auditorium and on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Steve Gibson, Music Director of the Grand Ole Opry called the debut of the mics “a great success”.

The mics were joined on stage by up-and-coming traditional and contemporary bluegrass unit Mountain Heart, whose members are long time fans and users of DPA mics.  Fiddler Jim VanCleve exclaimed “The new microphones are AMAZING!” while banjo player Barry Abernathy attests “We couldn’t get the sound we do without our DPA Microphones.”  Bass player Jason Moore feels “anyone using DPA mics really has an unfair advantage, because the mics make the instruments sound so natural”.

The mics were also used at the historic Ryman Auditorium during the International Bluebgrass Music Association Awards show, where outstanding achievements in bluegrass music are recognized.  The show was carried live on XM Satellite Radio and recorded live for distribution to stations around the world.

DPA Microphones have long been revered by discerning audio professionals for producing the most natural and un-colored sound possible, and with its flexible design for a wide variety of mounting and positioning possibilities along with its natural sound, the 4099 is truly a musician’s mic without equal.

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The much anticipated mounts for both Bass and Cello are  here!

Bassists and cellists both have fallen in love with the 4099 Instrument microphone, and now DPA introduces special clips just for them to use with the 4099.  The 4099 is a unique instrument microphone with the same sonic purity as the legendary DPA studio microphones.

The 4099B combines the 4099 microphone and a new mounting system that has been designed specially for the double bass. Together they ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099B attaches to the E and G string below the bridge, allowing the microphone capsule to be placed in the sweet spot between the bridge and fingerboard.

The 4099C combines the 4099 microphone and a new mounting system that is optimized for the cello. This ensures the best possible position and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099C attaches to the C and A string below the bridge and allows for microphone capsule placement in the sweet spot between bridge and fingerboard.  This provides a unique combination of natural string sound and high audio separation on stage.

Contact a dealer or give us a call for more information.

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The long awaited mounts for both Bass and Cello are  here!

Bassists and cellists both have fallen in love with the 4099 Instrument microphone, and now DPA introduces special clips just for them to use with the 4099.  The 4099 is a unique instrument microphone with the same sonic purity as the legendary DPA studio microphones.

The 4099B combines the 4099 microphone and a new mounting system that has been designed specially for the double bass. Together they ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099B attaches to the E and G string below the bridge, allowing the microphone capsule to be placed in the sweet spot between the bridge and fingerboard.

The 4099C combines the 4099 microphone and a new mounting system that is optimized for the cello. This ensures the best possible position and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099C attaches to the C and A string below the bridge and allows for microphone capsule placement in the sweet spot between bridge and fingerboard.  This provides a unique combination of natural string sound and high audio separation on stage.

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“I have spent years trying to find a way to get the sound of my acoustic out there when playing in a live situation…from solo gigs to full on band shows.  I’ve used saddle piezos…sound hole pick ups, mics mounted inside the guitar, and a combination of all 3…sometimes with a mic pre to improve the sound.  I was always left with that “ceramic/metallic” sound that is all too familiar ….if I could get enough volume, the tone was so harsh it made me back off my playing.  With the DPA mic…I can mount it easily on any guitar, place the mic in the sweet spot of that particular guitar, and actually put out a real acoustic sound with no equalization…none.  It really does actualize the sound of my fine acoustics….and it is so directional, that I don’t have to worry about bleed…even in a full band situation.  The DPA is not only better than any other product out there…it is in a class all by itself….it’s the only mic I use.” – Mike Noble

Michael Noble has toured with…Roy Orbison, Dave Loggins, Lynn Anderson, Don Williams, Jack Jones, Sarah Darling. He has appeared on stage with Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Leann Womack, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, and Merle Haggard. Television show appearances on: ACM Awards, Music City News Awards, Dinah, Merv, The Midnight Special, The Tonight Show and Starsky and Hutch. Recent albums played on….Anna Wilson, Cris Cagle and Jason Aldean…..as well as Restless Heart and Highway 101… He also appeared in the movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter” with Beverly D’Angelo. Michael is an in demand studio musician, and has played on hundreds of publishing demos and jingles……

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DPA has won a 2009 TEC Award for outstanding technical achievement in professional audio product design for the 4099 clip microphone. The DPA 4099, launched in September 2008, won in the Microphone Technology/Sound Reinforcement category, reinforcing the positive market reaction and surge in demand that has greeted the mic since its launch.

TEC Awards nominations are made by a panel of industry professionals and voted upon by members of various professional organisations and audio industry websites. The award ceremony was held at a special event during the 127th AES convention in New York.

DPA 4099 condenser mics and mounting systems are designed for a wide range of instruments, including guitar, violin, trumpet and sax. Representing years of R&D, the 4099 features supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. Capable of handling intense SPLs, it shares the same high quality and transparent sound characteristics as DPA’s other world-class microphones.

Tiny, discreet and lightweight, the 4099 is extremely rugged, and the versatile gooseneck provides stable positioning. The mic can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand, while the mounting system is designed to leave no mark on precious instruments. New instrument clips to fit the 4099 will be available in the New Year.

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DPA Microphones 4099 Wins 2009 TEC Award

DPA has won a 2009 TEC Award for outstanding technical achievement in professional audio product design for the 4099 clip microphone. The DPA 4099, launched in September 2008, won in the Microphone Technology/Sound Reinforcement category, reinforcing the positive market reaction and surge in demand that has greeted the mic since its launch.

TEC Awards nominations are made by a panel of industry professionals and voted upon by members of various professional organisations and audio industry websites. The award ceremony was held at a special event during the 127th AES convention in New York.

DPA 4099 condenser mics and mounting systems are designed for a wide range of instruments, including guitar, violin, trumpet and sax. Representing years of R&D, the 4099 features supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. Capable of handling intense SPLs, it shares the same high quality and transparent sound characteristics as DPA’s other world-class microphones.

Tiny, discreet and lightweight, the 4099 is extremely rugged, and the versatile gooseneck provides stable positioning. The mic can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument with only one hand, while the mounting system is designed to leave no mark on precious instruments. New instrument clips to fit the 4099 will be available in the New Year.

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DPA 4099 Instrument Microphones

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

DPA Microphones 4099 Guitar

4099-G for Guitar, Dobro, Ukulele, Mandola and more.

• Superior gain-before-feedback
• Wireless compatible
• Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
• Holder gentle to the instrument

Perfect for PA amplification and live recording of acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro, the 4099G offers practically unlimited placement possibilities as well as a sound that is considerably more natural than an internal microphone or pick-up.

The 4099G is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument microphone. The 4099 microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the guitar family. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099G fits instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 122 mm (4.8 in).

Representing years of research and development, the 4099 condenser microphones feature supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. Fully capable of handling the guitar’s dynamic range and subtle details, 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, 4099G 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.

Reduce cable clutter on stage by using the DAO4099-G Guitar Double Cable. The cable carries both the 4099 mic extension cable and a pick-up jack connection in one dual cable run in a nylon sock. The jack uses high quality Mogami cable and gold Neutrik connectors. At the instrument end there is a right-angled connector. The microphone extension is the DPA miniature cable.

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.

Fleet owners of 4099s will appreciate the multiplicity of using the microphone for a number of different instruments simply by moving the microphone/gooseneck part to another instrument clip from the range.

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.

DPA Microphones 4099 Violin

4099-V for Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Banjo and more.

• Superior gain-before-feedback
• Wireless compatible
• Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
• Holder gentle to the instrument

Violin and viola players will appreciate how gently the 4099V adheres to a prized instrument while its elegantly lightweight, unobtrusive design keeps it from getting in the way of a passionate performance.

The 4099V is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument microphone. The 4099 microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the string family. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The 4099V fits other instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 55 mm (2.1 in).

Despite its tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, 4099V 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.

Fleet owners of 4099s will appreciate the multiplicity of using the microphone for a number of different instruments simply by moving the microphone/gooseneck part to another instrument clip from the range.

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.

DPA Microphones 4099 Saxophone

4099-S for all Saxophones, bass clarinet and more.

• Superior gain-before-feedback
• Wireless compatible
• Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
• Holder gentle to the instrument
  

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

The 4099S is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new instrument 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.

Despite its tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, 4099S 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.

DPA Microphones 4099 Trumpet

4099-T for Trumpets

• Handles extreme sound pressure levels
• Wireless compatible
• Flexible and easy one-hand mounting
• Fits any mute
  

An ideal tool for trumpet, trombone and other brass instruments, with or without mute, the 4099T effortlessly handles even the highest sound pressure levels. Its innovative mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the mic between instruments with only one hand.

The 4099T is a unique clip microphone inheriting the sonic approach from the legendary DPA studio microphones to a new range of instrument microphones. The 4099 microphone and mounting system is meticulously designed and optimized for the brass family. This is to ensure the best possible mount and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live.

Despite their tiny, discreet size and elegant, lightweight design, 4099 models are 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. Any mute can be used together with the microphone and it is easy to place the trumpet in a stand while keeping the 4099 clip on the 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.

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