DPA 4099-DP-2-199-T Instrument Condenser Microphone

Clip-On Condenser Microphone for Brass — Extreme SPL Performance

The DPA 4099-DP-2-199-T is a clip-on condenser microphone purpose-built for brass instruments, engineered around DPA's CORE+ amplification technology to capture the full dynamic range of trumpet, trombone, and saxophone. The Extreme SPL configuration, identified by the red marking on the gooseneck, handles peaks up to 154 dB without distortion. A supercardioid polar pattern focuses tightly on the instrument while rejecting adjacent stage sources, giving engineers more gain before feedback than an omnidirectional clip-on could ever offer. The DPA 4099-DP-2-199-T is the right choice for brass players and FOH engineers who need a discreet, repeatable mic solution that survives loud stages and delivers studio-grade fidelity every night.

What Sets the CORE+ Apart

The CORE+ amplification technology extends the dynamic range and lowers distortion compared to the original CORE circuit, so quiet pianissimo and screaming high notes both come through with detail intact. An IP58-certified capsule shrugs off dust and moisture on sweaty outdoor stages. The MicroLock connector pairs with DPA's full ecosystem of wireless and XLR adapters, including the DAD4099-BC balanced output adapter that drives cable runs up to 300 m.

Supercardioid Isolation for Loud Brass

The supercardioid polar pattern is the single biggest reason this microphone works on a brass-heavy stage. By rejecting sound from the sides and rear, it keeps monitor wedges, drum kits, and adjacent brass players out of the captured signal, which translates directly into higher gain before feedback. Combined with the Extreme SPL rating, the mic can sit inches from a trumpet bell during a screaming lead passage without clipping.

• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid — tight focus on the instrument with strong rejection of stage bleed
• Maximum SPL: 154 dB peak — handles the loudest brass transients without distortion
• Dynamic range of 109 dB (typical) captures both whisper-quiet and full-voice passages with detail intact.

Full-Range Frequency Response for Natural Brass Tone

The pre-polarized condenser capsule reproduces the harmonic complexity of brass instruments while staying out of the player's way. A frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz covers the full audible spectrum, while a soft boost of +2 dB around 10–12 kHz adds presence and air. The 80 Hz low-cut filter (engaged via the DAD4099-BC XLR adapter) tames stage rumble without thinning the body of the instrument.

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz — full-spectrum capture from sub-bass to airy highs
• Capsule Diameter: 5.4 mm — compact pre-polarized condenser element
• A soft boost of +2 dB at 10–12 kHz adds presence and air to brass tone without sounding harsh.

Road-Ready Build and Modular Connectivity

The microphone weighs just 18 g and sits on a 140 mm gooseneck, adding almost no mass to the instrument. The 1.8 m cable is only 1.6 mm in diameter, keeping it discreet on camera and out of the player's way. Phantom power from 12 V to 48 V runs the mic through the DAD4099-BC adapter.

• Microphone Weight: 18 g on a 140 mm gooseneck — light enough to leave mounted without affecting instrument balance
• Cable runs 1.8 m through a slim 1.6 mm diameter jacket with a locking MicroLock connector — discreet routing on stage and on camera.
• Power: 12–48 V phantom via DAD4099-BC XLR adapter
• Package Includes: cable, carrying case, carrying pouch, microphone holder, and XLR adapter — ready to use out of the box

Built for Touring Brass Players and Live Sound Engineers

The 4099-DP-2-199-T is the right choice for professional trumpet, trombone, and saxophone players who need a clip-on mic that disappears on camera but delivers studio-grade sound on stage. Touring soloists benefit from the repeatable placement and Extreme SPL headroom. Front-of-house engineers appreciate the supercardioid rejection in horn sections, and the IP58 rating means the capsule survives outdoor festivals. Studio engineers will find the CORE+ dynamic range and low self-noise equally useful for nuanced solo work.

DPA Microphones and the 4099 Legacy

DPA Microphones has built its reputation around miniature condenser capsules with exceptionally low distortion and high dynamic range, and the 4099 series is the company's flagship clip-on instrument line. The CORE+ update introduced an even lower distortion floor than the original CORE circuit, and the Extreme SPL variant (marked in red) was developed specifically for the loudest acoustic instruments.