DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone has a supercardioid polar plot and a highly directional pick-up pattern, with a small footprint and clear audio pick-up for the tightest spaces.

The 4097 CORE+ uses a small-diaphragm, pre-polarised condenser capsule with a supercardioid pickup pattern, mounted deep inside a small interference tube that sits inside a small, replaceable foam windscreen. The interference tube increases the directionality while maintaining a flat on-axis frequency response and consistent off-axis response, so the microphone isolates what should be picked up while attenuating sounds from the sides and rear.

With CORE+ technology inside, the mic offers low self-noise and high sensitivity and handles high SPLs, delivering undistorted natural sound even when people speak loudly or yell in tight environments such as a car. The MicroLock connector gives even better stability and flexibility, and a free-running nut at the MicroLock termination of the gooseneck lets the mic be aimed directly from the transmitter: clip the transmitter to the sun visor and turn the mic head towards the actors.

The microphone sits on a 10 cm (4 in) gooseneck with a built-in shock mount. It has a small, slim, unobtrusive footprint and a black matte, non-reflective surface that diminishes reflections from lights. It is optimised to pick up speech in ENG / EFP broadcast or as a plant mic on film sets, and its foam windscreen protects it from wind noise, even with car windows down.

Built to withstand harsh use as well as water, wind, dust, heat and cold, the 4097 is IP58 certified, thanks to a water-repellent nano-coating of the cover and housing, hermetic sealing of the sensitive amplifier and dual gold plating of the diaphragm. It has the same sonic character as the other DPA microphones typically used on film sets, such as the 4017 Shotgun Mic on booms and the 4060 and 6060 lavaliers hidden in costumes, which helps post production create a consistent sound.

Key features

• Wireless podium mic capability
• Highly directional, very isolated
• High rejection of radio frequency interference
• CORE+ technology
• Sleek, modernised design
• Sturdy shock mount and cable-borne noise isolation
• MicroLock connector with free-running nut for quick aiming
• Optimised for speech
• IP58 certified

Rugged enough for film sets

Wind machines, rain machines, tight costumes and quick changes are normal situations on some film sets. The 4097 is built for them, and outfitted for difficult filming locations such as a car, where the built-in shock mount is particularly useful.

A flexible broadcast solution

A lightweight, easy-to-use, multi-purpose problem solver for interviewing and voice-over work. Its highly directional pattern focuses on what the interviewee says, while background noise off-axis is simply captured at a lower level.

Made for

• Plant mic on film sets
• Filming in cars
• ENG / EFP broadcast and interviews
• Voice-over work
• Wireless podium mic
• Outdoor locations

In the box

• 4097 CORE+ micro shotgun microphone on 10 cm gooseneck with foam windscreen
• DAD9099 MicroLock to XLR adapter

DPA 4097 CORE+: frequently asked questions

What is the 4097 used for?

It is optimised to pick up speech in ENG / EFP broadcast, interviews and voice-over work, as a plant mic on film sets and in difficult filming locations such as a car, and as a wireless podium mic.

Does it cope with outdoor conditions?

Yes. It is IP58 certified, built to withstand water, wind, dust, heat and cold, and its foam windscreen protects it from wind noise, even with car windows down.

Will it match my other DPA microphones?

Yes. The 4097 has the same sonic character as the other DPA microphones typically used on film sets, such as the 4017 Shotgun Mic and the 4060 and 6060 lavaliers, so post production can create a consistent sound faster.

How is it powered?

With the supplied DAD9099 XLR adapter it runs on P48 phantom power (it will work from 12 V) and drives cables up to 300 m. For wireless systems it needs 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter.

Which accessories work with it?

It can be extended to double length with the G-EXTENSION gooseneck extension and works with the standard DPA clips and mounts known from the 4099 CORE+ series, such as the CS-CLIP, P-CLIP, CM-CLIP, U-CLIP and CM1618B90.

Where can I buy the DPA 4097 CORE+ in India?

The DPA 4097 CORE+ is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Plant mic in a car

Film sound crews recording dialogue in moving vehicles.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the transmitter to the sun visor and connect the MicroLock end.
2. Turn the mic head towards the actors with the free-running nut.
3. Keep the foam windscreen on, even with windows down.

Tip: The built-in shock mount is particularly useful when filming in a moving car.

Workflow 2: Plant mic on set

Sound engineers on film and TV sets where booming is impractical.

Connections

Setup

1. Plant the microphone out of shot.
2. Aim it at the actors.
3. Match its level with the boom and lavalier tracks.

Tip: The same sonic character as the 4017, 4060 and 6060 keeps the mix consistent.

Workflow 3: ENG / EFP interview

Broadcast crews interviewing on location.

Connections

Setup

1. Aim the microphone at the interviewee.
2. Keep background noise off-axis.
3. Set the level; loud voices stay undistorted.

Tip: Background noises are captured at a lower level off-axis, keeping the interview clear.

Workflow 4: Wireless podium mic

Events and conferences that need a discreet podium microphone.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the 4097 at the podium on its gooseneck.
2. Connect it to the transmitter.
3. Aim it at the speaker and set the level.

Tip: High rejection of radio frequency interference.

Workflow 5: Voice-over

Broadcasters recording voice-over work.

Connections

Setup

1. Position the microphone in front of the speaker.
2. Connect it to the input.
3. Record; the supercardioid pattern isolates the voice.

Tip: A lightweight, easy-to-use, multi-purpose problem solver.

Workflow 6: Outdoor broadcast

Reporters and crews in inclement weather.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the foam windscreen.
2. Aim the microphone at the speaker.
3. Record; the mic is IP58 certified.

Tip: It shines in outdoor locations, handling inclement weather and limiting intrusive background noises.