Accessories for DPA d:vote 4099-B CORE Upright Bass Microphone

Accessories for the DPA 4099B microphone!

The d:vote 4099-B is a pro-level bass microphone from Danish company DPA; with super-lightweight construction, an integrated mounting clip system, and top-notch sound quality, it might just be the perfect microphone for live upright bass?

On this page, we have the accessories (for options and replacement) for the DPA mic. If you need the mic itself, check it out in the related items.

Rubber Spanner Clip

The 4099B uses a special lightweight rubber clip which attaches to the E and G string below the bridge; it is intended to allow you to place the mic capsule in-between the bridge and fingerboard, a popular spot for open, realistic mic'ing. Mounted to a flexible gooseneck, the mic capsule can be aimed right at the "sweet spot" on your particular bass (it's usually different on every bass!) to get the best sound.

Gooseneck Extension

The Gooseneck Extension (only compatible with the d-Vote versions of the DPA mic) can extend the existing goosneck by an extra 80mm of length, for more precise positioning. It simply plugs "inline" with the existing gooseneck for simple installation.

Heavier-duty MicroDot Cable

You can now upgrade to a thicker, more robust cable than the one included with the DPA (which is designed to be very thin and light). The cable simply replaces the one you have; the microdot connectors disconnect from the mic end and the XLR connector and you connect the new cable in its place. The cable is still quite light and thin, but it's more rugged than the stock cable.

Heavier-duty MicroLock Cable

You connect MicroLock in the exact same way as if it were a MicroDot, above. The only difference is that you do not need to screw it all the way in – the connection is secure, and the connector is considered assembled as soon as you hear the clicking sound or feel the tactile feedback. The clicking sound is produced by the locking teeth being pressed together by the spring, ensuring that the connector does not loosen unintentionally until you actively unscrew it. When you need to disconnect MicroLock, you pull the sleeve back slightly (0.5 mm) to compress the spring that locks the teeth, releasing the lock, and then unscrew the connection as you normally would with a MicroDot. 

MicroLock is fully backwards compatible with the MicroDot connector. This means that MicroLock parts can be assembled with MicroDot parts and function as if they were of MicroDot type.

Please note that the locking function is only available if both the male and female parts are MicroLock. So there's no benefit to buying the MicroLock cable if you're using it with a previous generation of 4099 microphone that doesn't have the MicroLock connector. It will simply work just like the MicroDot cable, which is cheaper - so get that one instead!