DPA d:vote 4099B

Lightweight but rugged instrument microphone from 4099 series that is specifically designed and perfect 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. It features supercardioid polar patterns for superior gain-before-feedback. It is fully capable of handling the double bass’s dynamic range and subtle details. The versatile gooseneck provides stable and repeatable positioning. can be easily unclipped and repositioned or moved to another instrument. There are several excellent placement possibilities on the instrument, because 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 clip attaches to the E- and G-string below the bridge, which ensures the microphone is placed in the sweet spot between the bridge and fingerboard. The mounting system is also designed to never blemish or scratch the finish of the instrument. The microphone comes with adapter for wireless systems that provides flexible, simple and affordable possibilities. As circumstances change, user can just switch the adapter, instead of incurring the cost of a whole new microphone. The microphone also features a heavy-duty 2.2mm thick cable that is detachable from the gooseneck and ideal for PA and live gigs. Included is also the thinner 1.6mm miniature cable that is more appropriate for personal mounting on instruments.