DPA 4098-DC-G-B01-045
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DPA
4098-DC-G-B01-045
Product Info
Article Number:
504999
Brand:
DPA
Model:
4098-DC-G-B01-045
Category:
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Price:
$767.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DPA 4098 is a phenomenal choice for broadcast, theater, and any situation demanding pristine clarity and excellent off-axis rejection. Its robust build and exceptional transient response make it a workhorse mic—just be mindful of that supercardioid's pickiness with placement.
Product Description
- DPA 4098-DC-D-B01
- Condenser suspension and podium microphone
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency range: 100 - 15
- 000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (+- 2dB)
- Maximum sound pressure level: 133 dB SPL
- Requires 48V phantom power
- Gooseneck length: 47 mm
- XLR connector
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response for detailed recordings
- • Robust, all-steel construction ensures long-term reliability
- • Supercardioid pattern minimizes bleed, ideal for live use
- • DPA’s signature clarity and natural sound reproduction
CONS
- • High-end price point limits accessibility for budget users
- • Gooseneck length is somewhat short for certain applications
- • Supercardioid pattern requires precise mic placement
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Small Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Range
100 Hz - 15,000 Hz
Max SPL
133 dB SPL
Sensitivity
16 mV/Pa
Connector
XLR
Weight
145 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 4098 offers a slightly more detailed and transparent sound, while the KM 184 has a warmer, more colored character. Both are excellent, but the DPA leans towards clinical precision.
It’s adequate for close-proximity podium use, but taller presenters might find it restrictive. Consider an extension if flexibility is crucial.
DPA recommends a high-quality, stable 48V phantom power supply to avoid any noise or distortion – a cheap power supply can noticeably impact its sound.
