The DPA 4099 CORE+ instrument mic is the professional's choice for mic'ing instruments, with superior gain before feedback, a supercardioid pickup pattern and a 20Hz - 20kHz frequency range. All this is packed into a small and light microphone with an ingenious instrument clamping system that holds fast and allows optimal positioning without fuss.
DPA 4099 CORE+ Instrument Mic Features:
- CORE+ by DPA technology inside
- Supercardioid condenser microphone
- Handles high SPLs like a dream
- Superior gain-before-feedback
- Flexible and easy mounting available for any situation
- Gentle and easy to mount on the instrument
- Detachable cable
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A versatile gooseneck extender part is available
Different Versions of the DPA 4099 CORE+:
There are two capsule types, one for 'Loud' SPL and one for 'Extreme' SPL (Coming in Q4 2025), as used in the kit for drum or trumpet. Each kit has all the the appliccable parts you need for the specific instrument. Available kits are:
- Accordion Kit (stereo kit)
- Bass kit
- Brass kit (eg Trumpet, high SPL)
- Cello kit
- Clamp mount kit (eg for clamping to a music stand)
- Drum kit
- Guitar kit
- Mic only, Loud SPL (includes mic on gooseneck and cable)
- Mic only, Extreme SPL (coming Q4 2025) (includes mic on gooseneck and cable)
- Mic stand mount kit
- Piano kit (stereo kit)
- Saxophone kit (Loud SPL)
- Universal Mount kit (with velcro strap mount)
- Violin kit
DPA 4099 CORE+ Loud SPL 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) |
80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10-12 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz |
6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted |
Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 28 dB(A)) |
| Distortion, THD < 1% |
138 dB SPL RMS, 141 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range |
Typ. 118 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% |
145 dB SPL peak |
| Rated output impedance |
From MicroLock®: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD9099 or DAD9001: 100 Ω |
| Power supply (for full performance) |
For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter
With DAD9001: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V |
| Current consumption |
Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone).
3.5 mA with DAD9001 or DAD9099 |
| Connector |
MicroLock® |
| Colors |
Black |
