DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone, 4-Inch MicroLock

DPA 4097 CORE Plus Micro Shotgun Microphone

The DPA 4097-DP-G-B90-010 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone is a compact supercardioid condenser mic built for highly directional speech capture in tight production spaces. It delivers low self-noise, high sensitivity, and high SPL handling for clean dialogue, interviews, voice-over work, and plant microphone placement.

Designed for film sets, broadcast shoots, installed speech applications, and mobile production, this micro shotgun microphone helps capture focused audio while reducing unwanted off-axis sound. Buyers looking to purchase a DPA 4097 CORE+ mic for dialogue, order a compact shotgun microphone for video, or buy a MicroLock shotgun mic get a flexible solution with professional positioning control.

The 4097-DP-G-B90-010 features a black MicroLock connector and a 10 cm full gooseneck for precise aiming. CORE+ technology supports clearer speech reproduction with reduced distortion, while the built-in shock mount improves isolation from handling, mounting, and structural noise in demanding professional environments.

Key Features

• Supercardioid Pickup Pattern: Focuses capture toward the source while helping reduce sound from the sides and rear.
• CORE+ Microphone Technology: Supports clean, natural speech reproduction with low self-noise and high SPL handling.
• Compact Micro Shotgun Design: Works well as a plant mic for dialogue, interviews, broadcast, and location sound applications.
• 10 cm Full Gooseneck: Allows precise positioning in cars, sets, podium areas, and other tight recording spaces.
• Built-In Shock Mount: Helps reduce vibration and handling noise during placement or mounted production use.
• MicroLock Connector: Provides a stable professional connection with improved flexibility for compatible DPA adapter systems.
• High SPL Capability: Captures natural sound even when speech levels become loud or dynamic in close environments.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Micro shotgun microphone
• Model: 4097-DP-G-B90-010
• Microphone Technology: CORE+
• Directional Pattern: Supercardioid
• Capsule Type: Pre-polarized condenser
• Principle of Operation: Pressure gradient
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Effective Frequency Range: 80 Hz to 15 kHz at 7.9" with 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz
• Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: Typ. 23 dB(A), max. 26 dB(A)
• Dynamic Range: Typ. 111 dB
• Maximum SPL: 136 dB SPL peak at 10% THD
• Rated Output Impedance: 30 to 40 ohms from MicroLock
• Connector: MicroLock
• Gooseneck Length: 3.94"
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.02 lb