DPA d:vote CORE+ 4099C Clip-On Loud SPL Instrument Microphone with Cello Mount

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. 

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.

As can be seen from the illustration below, CORE+ pushes distortion down to an absolute minimum across the entire dynamic range. Yet beyond that, CORE+ also significantly extends the dynamic range. The 1% THD threshold has been pushed 10 dB higher, meaning the microphone maintains linearity across a much wider input range. Additionally, the clipping point of the 4099 has been increased by 3 dB, allowing it to handle even more extreme sound pressure levels without compromising sound quality. 

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.