Instrument mics

What makes the 4055 stand out from the competition is that it delivers the renowned DPA sound, clarity and linear frequency response, both on axis and off axis. Its low frequency response and dynamics are superb and result in a tight, natural, well-defined sound - the best low-end with detailed mids and highs.

The 4055 is one of the only kick drum mics that is not sonically pre-tailored to fit a traditional sound in a specific genre. Its performance allows a professional sound designer to create the exact sound s/he is listening for - regardless of the music genre. Want more attack? Slide the 4055 into the bass drum and point it directly at the beater. For a super-low-end sound, place the 4055 at the hole, just on the outside of the front head. Here, the level of sub and lows are represented the most.

Not only does the position inside or outside the kick drum give you different sounds but working with the angles of the microphone just outside the hole will deliver nuances of the drum sound. No matter what sound preference you have, the 4055 captures the true sound of a kick drum, whether it is used in classic, jazz, rock or any other genre.

The 4055 is placed in a large, robust housing and there is wind damping foam just in front of the capsule, behind the grille. A specially-designed shock mount also suspends the capsule inside the housing to avoid vibrations from the stage. The shock mount together with the extra wind damping ensures that the 4055 captures only the source.

The 4055 is easy to position, both inside and outside the drum. Its unique asymmetric design makes it quite easy to place the mic through the drum hole without ripping the front resonator skin.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

- Grid DUA0720B

- Microphone holder UA0961

- Zip case KE4055

5-year limited warranty

DPA 2012 - Great close miking on any instrument on the live stage

The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone is an all-around generalist pencil mic that guarantees excellent results on any instrument on a live stage.

Durable, reinforced construction

Excellent transient response

Uniform cardioid directionality

Outstanding SPL handling

Natural and precise sound reproduction

The 2012 Compact Cardioid Mic is the best all-around, generalist mic that you can find to cover a wide range of close-miking needs on the live stage. It is a robust and reliable condenser mic, best for single instrument pickup. Its specifically powerful characteristics make it an extremely flexible mic that will shine on many instruments, particularly those in the high-frequency range.

Durable, reinforced construction

The 2012 is constructed to withstand rough handling on a hectic live stage. It has a thicker, more robust body construction of brass that is very durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance against metal fatigue. In addition to the heavy-duty materials used, the surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.

Unmatched transient response

The 2012, is a professional condenser mic, making it the best choice for those instruments that produce high frequencies. It has a far better transient response than any dynamic microphone, which allows it to pick up the most delicate sound with tremendous accuracy.

Uniform cardioid directionality

The 2012 has a cardioid capsule with DPA’s famously flat off-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, this characteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments at close proximity. The 2012 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way.

Outstanding SPL handling

The 2012 can cope with both extremely high SPLs as well as capture very delicate sounds. With a max SPL, peak before clipping of 156 dB, the 2012, works well on many different instruments and can handle the loudest drums, guitars, horns and more.

Natural and precise sound reproduction

Like all other DPA microphones, the 2012 delivers pure, transparent sound quality.

Key applications

Snare drum

Hi-hats

Electric guitar cabinets

​Piano

Percussion

Conga, bongos

Acoustic guitar

Horns

Specifications

Directional pattern: Cardioid

Principle of operation: Pressure gradient

Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm: 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz: 8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))

Distortion, THD < 1%: 148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)

Dynamic range: Typ. 131 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%: 153 dB SPL (156 dB SPL peak)

Switchable attenuator, filters etc.-

Rated output impedance: 60 Ω

Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ

Cable drive capability: 100 m

Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)> 60 dB

Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption: 0.7 mA

Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase

Color: Matte black

Weight: 83 g

Microphone diameter: 19 mm

Capsule diameter: 17 mm

Microphone length: 94 mm

Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7 V (21 dBu)

Polarity+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C

Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%

Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz): ±1.5 dB

Overhead mics for ambient pick up on the live stage

The 2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone is for ambient pick up of a drum kit or other instrument groups.

Features:

Durable, reinforced construction

Uniform wide cardioid directionality

Spacious sound due to a wide cardioid pick-up pattern

Natural and precise sound reproduction

Compact design for unobtrusive placement on stage

In a live situation when a conventional cardioid pattern isn’t quite open enough, choose a pair of 2015 Compact Wide Cardioids. They work ideally as overheads to capture a balanced sound of the entire group of instruments, like a drum kit. Also, when recording instrument groups with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric, subcardioid or hypocardioid) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice.

Durable, reinforced construction

The 2015 is constructed to withstand rough handling on a hectic live stage. It has a thicker, more robust body construction of brass that is very durable and known for its corrosion resistance and tolerance against metal fatigue. In addition to the heavy-duty materials used, the surfaces of the mic handle and grille are treated with a protective black chrome finish, which ensures more graceful ageing.

Uniform cardioid directionality

The 2015 has a wide cardioid capsule with DPA’s famously flat off-axis response. Besides a high gain-before-feedback, this characteristic makes it easier for sound engineers to handle bleed from other instruments at close proximity. The 2015 picks up off-axis sounds in a very natural and attenuated way.

Spacious, wide cardioid pick-up pattern

The 2015 can be positioned near the drum kit, closer than you would normally place overhead microphones, and still capture sound evenly across the entire drum kit. This closer position results in stronger signal from the drum kit and therefore less bleed from the stage.

Natural and precise sound reproduction

Like all other DPA microphones, the 2015 delivers pure, transparent sound quality.

Compact design for unobtrusive placement on stage

Although the 2015 can be purchased as a single mic, it really shines as a matched stereo pair, selected with +/- 1.5 dB sensitivity tolerance. The compact design of this stereo pair ensures an open, natural sound pick-up without blocking any of the exciting action on stage.

Key applications

Overheads on drums

Grand piano, away or close to the strings

Horn groups

Vibraphones

Xylophones

Large marimbas

Other large instruments

Accordion

This mic solution makes it easy to achieve a high level of isolation on stage. It also provides clean and transparent stereo sound quality with realistic dynamics. It is a complete system, which includes a pair of d:vote™ CORE 4099s for Loud SPL selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB. The two included mic clips can be attached permanently to the instrument using screws.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE VO4099A Stereo Microphone System for Accordion (4099-DC-1-101-A).

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL is the perfect mic solution for PA amplification and live recording of acoustic upright bass. It offers a sound that is considerably more natural than an internal microphone or pickup. There are several excellent placement possibilities on the instrument.

The microphone and its mounting system are both designed and optimized for the double bass. This ensures that the best mounting and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live. The mic clip attaches to the E- and G-string below the bridge. This ensures mic placement in the sweet spot between the bridge and fingerboard.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099B Instrument Microphone for Bass (4099-DC-1-201-B).

Cello

 For perfect PA amplification and live recording of a cello choose the d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL, which includes a mounting clip meticulously designed and optimized for the violoncello. It offers a sound that is considerably more natural than an internal microphone or pickup.

The clip attaches to the C and A string below the bridge. This places the microphone capsule in the sweet spot between the bridge and fingerboard, offering a unique combination of natural string sound and high audio separation on stage.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099C Instrument Microphone for Cello (4099-DC-1-201-C).

Clamp Mount

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL with a mount designed to be flexible, easy to use and quick to move. With a strong spring, the mount can be clamped onto many surfaces and instruments such as saxophones and brass instruments.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099CM Instrument Microphone with Clamp Mount (4099-DC-1-101-CM).

Guitar, ukulele and dobro

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL is perfect for PA amplification and live recording of acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele and dobro. It offers practically unlimited placement possibilities. The sound it provides is considerably more natural than an internal microphone or pick-up.

The mic fits instruments with a body depth between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 122 mm (4.8 in). 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 a performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the mic between instruments with just one hand.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099G Instrument Microphone for Guitar (4099-DC-1-199-G) for your guitar, mandolin, ukulele or dobro.

Stand Mount

Even though the d:vote™ CORE 4099 is often used attached directly to a specific instrument, many users have asked for a solution to mount the mic on a regular microphone stand. Now you can get the unparalleled sound of the d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL easily mounted on a mic stand.

This mount has a 3/8″ thread that also fits smoothly with our elegant floor stand series. The top of the holder has a 360° turn-around option on a ball joint.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099SM Instrument Microphone with Stand Mount (4099-DC-1-101-SM).

Saxophone

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL is perfect for the entire saxophone family: soprano, alto, tenor or baritone. It also sounds great on the bass clarinet. It comes with a very versatile clip that can be used on all types of sax and brass instruments.

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 just one hand.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099S Instrument Microphone for Saxophone (4099-DC-1-199-S) for your soprano, alto, tenor or baritone saxophone or your bass clarinet.

Trumpet, trombone and other brass

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Extreme SPL is perfect for trumpet, trombone and other brass instruments that can make a lot of sound. You can use it with or without mute. The microphone effortlessly handles even the highest sound pressure levels.

An innovative mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the microphone between instruments with just one hand. The microphone and its mounting system are both designed and optimized for the brass family. This ensures that the best mounting and audio reinforcement is achieved when performing live.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099T Instrument Microphone for Brass (4099-DC-2-199-T) for your trumpet, trombone and brass in general.

Oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder and flute

This d:vote™ CORE 4099 for Loud SPL solution is designed to address the unique mounting challenges of slim bodied and unusually shaped instruments. The design of the microphone clip includes a hook-and-loop fastener strap, which allows it to fit instruments of varying sizes and diameters such as the oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder and flute.

The fastener strap pulls tight to fit the circumference of the instrument, like a wristwatch on your arm. On instruments of a large diameter, additional fastener straps can easily be added to extend the clip’s reach. It is lightweight, unobtrusive and designed to stay out of the way during performances, using a revolutionary 90°-system which provides a wide range of mounting options. By detaching the clip from the gooseneck and re-mounting it turned 90°, the number of mic positions is doubled.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099U Universal Instrument Microphone (4099-DC-1-101-U) for your oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder and flute.

Violin, viola, banjo and mandolin

The d:vote™ CORE 4099 for  Loud SPL is perfect for the violin, banjo and viola. 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 a passionate performance. The mounting mechanism makes it easy to move the mic between instruments with one hand.

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099V Instrument Microphone for Violin (4099-DC-1-199-V) for your violin, banjo or viola.

Piano

This mic solution makes it easy to achieve a high level of isolation on stage. It also provides clean and transparent stereo sound quality with realistic dynamics.

It is a complete system, which includes a pair of d:vote™ CORE 4099s for Loud SPL selected on sensitivity within ±1.5 dB. It includes two versatile magnet mounts/gooseneck systems that provide stable and repeatable positioning.

“The piano is the lead instrument and it’s what everyone follows. If they lose the piano or it doesn’t sound clear to them, it makes their job very difficult. The d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones have enabled me to achieve a better quality and a more natural sound, which is my ultimate goal.”

– Briand Parenteau, monitor engineer for legendary jazz musician, Dr. John

Choose a d:vote™ CORE 4099P Stereo Microphone System for Piano (4099-DC-1-101-P).

ONLY THE MICROPHONE NO CLIPS OR CABLE INCLUDED

ONLY THE MICROPHONE NO CLIPS OR CABLE INCLUDED

4x d:vote core 4099 instruments microphones (CLASSIC)

4x Microdot adapters

4x miniature microphone cables

4x clips for violin

2x clips for cello

1x clip for guitar

1x clip for sax/trumpet

1x universal clip

1x clip for bass

1x Peli Case

4 d: vote core 4099 instruments microphone (ROCK)

4 Microdot adapters

4 Miniature microphone cable heavy duty

4 Clips for drums

2 Clips for saxophone / trumpet

2 Universal clip

1 Peli Case

DPA KIT-4099-DC-10C (CLASSIC)

10x d:vote core 4099 Instrument Microphones,

10x Microdot adapters,

10x Miniature Microphone Cables,

8x Clips for Violin,

3x Clips for Cello,

2x Clips for Piano,

4x Clips for Guitar,

2x Clips for Sax/Trumpet,

2x Universal Clips,

2x Clips for Bass,

2x Clips for Drums,

1x Peli Case

DPA KIT-4099-DC-10R (ROCK) 

10x d:vote core 4099 Instrument Microphones,

10x Microdot adapters,

10x Miniature Microphone Cables Heavy Duty,

6x Clips for Drums,

4x Clips for Sax/Trumpet,

2x Universal Clip,

3x Clamp Mount,

2x Guitar Clip,

3x Clip for Violin,

2x Clip for Piano,

1x Bass Clip,

1x Peli Case