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DPA 4099 CORE+ Instrument Microphone
Available Variants:
SPL Loud:
Used to close-mic most types of acoustical instruments. – From the harp to the drums and everything in between. With CORE+, this mic has a max SPL, peak before clipping of 145 dB.
SPL Extreme:
Used to close-mic extremely loud instruments, such as drums and some brass (available in late 2025). Designed for use on drums, percussion instruments and other very loud instruments like, for example, the trumpet, this mic has a max SPL, peak before clipping of 152 dB.
Key Features:
- CORE+ technology
- High SPL handling
- Wide dynamic range
- Supercardioid pick up pattern
- Superior gain before feedback
- MicroLock® connector
- IP58 certified
- Advanced, flexible clip program
Next-generation, high-performance instrument microphone featuring CORE+ technology. This mic delivers pristine, natural and undistorted sound with exceptional isolation and off-axis rejection for any live or studio setting. Fitted with MicroLock® and a series of upgraded instrument clips, the 4099 CORE+ provides even better stability and flexibility on any type of instrument.
Now with CORE+ technology
Since 2017, 4099 Instrument Mics have benefited from DPA&'s CORE technology and now it's time for CORE+. While CORE by DPA is a powerful technology that minimizes distortion, CORE+ offers even more, taking the 4099 to the next level.
CORE+ microphones deliver even greater clarity across the entire dynamic range, from the quietest passages to extremely high SPLs. They offer an unprecedented sense of openness. On some instruments like grand piano and horns, where the harmonic structure is essential to the instrument's natural character, even minor artifacts can compromise the sound. With CORE+, this risk is dramatically reduced, preserving the integrity of the source.
Beyond CORE+, the design and construction of the 4099 and its clip program has been completely revamped. All this, to set a new benchmark for excellence in instrument miking with the enhanced 4099 and its upgraded clip program.
One Microphone, Infinite Possibilities
From the piano to guitar; strings to woodwinds; brass to percussion, the 4099 Series sounds equally impressive on them all. This one microphone model can beautifully reinforce an entire orchestra. You can move the mic to another instrument; just make sure you have the right type of clip to mount it correctly.
DPA’s versatile and practical instrument clip system has been a key selling point since the launch of the original 4099 in 2008. The principle of attaching the clip to the gooseneck has proven highly effective in both classical and rock applications, offering secure and flexible mounting solutions. And now, we have enhanced the clip system – improving not only the acoustic performance of the microphone but also the security, reliability and efficiency of the mounting process. These refinements make it easier to close-mic instruments and adjust capsule positioning for optimal performance.
The most significant update is the introduction of a new gooseneck locking mechanism: the Gooseneck Mount (G-MOUNT). By integrating this new locking principle, we have streamlined the mounting process, ensuring greater stability, ease of use and precision of mic placement for musicians and audio professionals alike.
