This is an electret microphone very small, that can be placed directly on the instrument, although it is indeed a micro air (> <micro-contact). It has an omni polar pattern. In this kit, microphone (DPA 4061) comes with an XLR adapter and various types of fasteners, which is necessary with this type of microphone. For cons, the power supply is not included, but phantom power is appropriate.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several weeks. With its capture omnidirectional, it offers a very natural sound, despite an investment in close proximity (I up to 2 cm from the bridge of my violin).

Although this is a model for medium-speed (compared to the DPA 4060), its output level remains very high. In fact, a microphone input, I do not need to amplify many (twenty dB).

The value is excellent, especially considering that the DPA, but at prices incomparably lower than the microphones "large size" of the manufacturer.

I have not tested live, the main reason for purchase (besides the fact that the placement of the instrument leaves free to move while playing).

One doubt: when the microphone is plugged into my MOTU Traveler, I have a little digital noise and I am not yet able to determine if the fault lies at the microphone or sound card. After a test on a micro recorder Fostex FR-2, it seems that the microphone is to be exonerated because the noise disappears.