DPA 4098 Gooseneck Microphone

The DPA 4098 Gooseneck Microphone delivers exceptional speech intelligibility with controlled directionality, making it the preferred choice for demanding applications where every word matters.

Its design provides efficient rejection of background noise and radio frequency interference, ensuring clean, clear audio capture even in challenging environments. Trusted in parliaments worldwide for simultaneous interpretation, the 4098 enables interpreters to catch every nuance and deliver precise translations in real time.

The gooseneck configuration offers flexible positioning while maintaining consistent performance, making it ideal for conference rooms, broadcast facilities, and any setting where speech clarity is paramount.

The DPA 4098 Gooseneck Microphone is available as 8 in, 13 in, 18 in, 30 in, and 48 in.

Features:

• Outstanding audio quality
• Wireless podium mic capability
• Highly directional - very isolated
• High rejection of radio frequency interference
• Sleek Scandinavian design

Specifications:

• Directional pattern: Supercardioid
• Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in):

  • MicroDot: 80 Hz - 15 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 8-15 kHz
  • XLR-3M: 100 Hz - 15 kHz with 3 dB soft boost at 8-15 kHz and permanent 2nd order low-cut filter at 80 Hz
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 35 dB (max. 38 dB)
• Distortion, THD < 1%: 130 dB SPL RMS, 133 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: Typ. 110 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10%: 135 dB SPL peak
• Rated output impedance: From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From XLR connector or DAD9001-BC XLR Adapter: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2
• Cable drive capability:

  • MicroDot: Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD9001-BC

  • XLR Adapter XLR-3M: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
• Output balance principle: Signal balanced with XLR connector or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
• Power supply (for full performance):

  • MicroDot: Min. 5 V to max. 10 V through DPA adapter for wireless systems or
  • P48 (Phantom Power) with DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
  • XLR-3M: P48 (Phantom Power)
• Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9001-BC XLR Adapter
• Connector: MicroDot or XLR-3M
• Weight: Microdot:
  

  • 16 cm (6 in): 12 g (0.4 oz)
  • 28 cm (11 in): 20 g (0.7 oz)
  • 43 cm (17 in): 28 g (1.0 oz)
  • 77 cm (30 in): 55 g (1.9 oz)
  • 122 cm (48 in): 67 g (2.4 oz)
    XLR-3M:
  • 20 cm (8 in): 75 g (2.6 oz)
  • 32 cm (13 in): 80 g (2.8 oz)
  • 47 cm (18 in): 88 grams (3.1 oz)
  • 77 cm (30 in): 115 grams (4.1 oz)
  • 122 cm (48 in): 127 grams (4.5 oz)
• Current consumption: Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD9001-BC XLR Adapter
• Microphone diameter: 5.7 mm (0.22 in)
• Microphone length: 

  • Microdot: 16 cm (6 in), 28 cm (11 in), 43 cm (17 in), 77 cm (30 in), 122 cm (48 in)
  • XLR-3M: 20 cm (8 in), 32 cm (13 in), 47 cm (18 in), 77 cm (30 in), 122 cm (48 in).
• Polarity: +V at MicroDot pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on XLR connector or DAD9001-BC XLR adapter)
• Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
• Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
• Colours: Black, White