DPA 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Microphone

Product overview

The DPA 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Microphone is an inconspicuous floor stand solution specifically designed to capture the natural sound of a choir, unobtrusive, versatile and great sounding.

Each part of the solution has been specifically designed and tested to meet the needs of a wide range of choir situations. As a supercardioid microphone, the 4097 offers a highly directional pick-up pattern with low self-noise and high sensitivity, and it handles extremely high SPLs, so the sound stays natural and undistorted even when the choir sings loudly. With a linear response, low distortion and an extremely large dynamic range, it sounds great no matter how challenging the environment.

Singing into the side of the microphone does not make the audio sound worse; it only lowers the level of the voice. The engineer can therefore use fewer microphones and point the capsules at the last row of singers: the pick-up pattern produces a natural balance between the nearest singers, who are loudest but attenuated, and the furthest, who sing into the most sensitive direction.

The construction is extremely stable yet unobtrusive. The short active boom pole stabilises quickly if bumped, and three built-in shock mounts, in the microphone capsule, the swivel joint and the floor base, combine to reduce rumble. The vertical pole consists of three pieces held by secure thread screws; one piece can be removed without tools to lower the unit. The swivel joint sets the angle and position of the 122 cm (48 in) boom, the capsule sits at the correct 90° angle out of the box above the choir, and a small gooseneck at the top allows fine aiming. The black matte, non-reflective finish diminishes reflections from overhead lights.

Key features

• Low noise and natural voice
• Highly directional for high isolation
• Uniform, frequency-independent directionality
• Handles extremely high SPLs without distortion
• Integrated shock-mounting in the floor base; three shock mounts in total
• Rapidly stabilising microphone boom pole, 122 cm (48 in)
• Height adjustable: one pole section removes without tools
• Black matte, non-reflective finish

Made for

• Choirs in a wide range of situations
• Live broadcast shows with choir
• Ensemble vocal performance

In the box

• 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Microphone: floor stand with 122 cm (48 in) active boom

DPA 4097 CORE Choir Mic: frequently asked questions

How many microphones does a choir need?

Because singing into the side of the 4097 only lowers the level, without degrading the sound, fewer microphones are needed. Point the capsules at the last row of singers and the pattern balances the nearest and the furthest voices naturally.

Can the height be adjusted?

Yes. The vertical pole consists of three pieces; one piece can be removed quickly, with no tools, to lower the unit. The maximum total height is 253 cm (100 in).

Will the microphone be visible to the audience?

It is designed to be unobtrusive: a slim footprint, a capsule positioned above the choir at 90° to the boom so that it does not block the view, and a black matte, non-reflective finish.

What happens if a stand is bumped?

The short active boom pole stabilises very quickly, and the three built-in shock mounts in the capsule, the swivel joint and the floor base reduce rumble.

Where can I buy the DPA 4097 CORE Choir Microphone in India?

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

Workflow 1: Choir concert on stage

Live sound engineers reinforcing choirs.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the floor stands in front of the choir.
2. Swing the boom so the capsule sits above the singers.
3. Point the capsule at the last row of singers.
4. Connect to the mixer and set the gain.

Tip: Singing off-axis only lowers the level, so fewer microphones are needed.

Workflow 2: Live broadcast shows with choir

Broadcast audio teams covering choir and ensemble performances.

Connections

Setup

1. Set up the stands in the assigned spots.
2. Aim the capsules with the swivel joint and top gooseneck.
3. Run the cables from the base and check each channel.

Tip: The black matte finish diminishes reflections from overhead lights on camera.

Workflow 3: Ensemble vocal performance

Engineers miking small vocal groups.

Connections

Setup

1. Position the capsule at 90° to the boom above the group.
2. Use the gooseneck for small direction adjustments.
3. Set the gain; the supercardioid pattern isolates the group from the stage.

Tip: Uniform, frequency-independent directionality keeps the sound natural.

Workflow 4: Fine aiming over the choir

Engineers balancing a choir from the front.

Connections

Setup

1. Set the boom angle and position with the swivel joint.
2. Keep the capsule at 90° to the boom, above the choir.
3. Make small direction adjustments with the gooseneck.

Tip: The capsule is positioned at the correct angle out of the box.

Workflow 5: Lower set-up

Choirs on risers, in smaller rooms or seated groups.

Connections

Setup

1. Leave out the middle section of the vertical pole.
2. Re-attach the section with the boom and microphone.
3. Re-aim the capsule over the choir.

Tip: A pole section can be removed quickly with no tools.

Workflow 6: Several choir mics on one stage

Stage managers handling quick changeovers.

Connections

Setup

1. Mark the assigned spots on stage.
2. When the choir is on stage, place the 4097s on their spots.
3. Connect, check and you are ready to go.

Tip: Three built-in shock mounts reduce rumble if a stand is bumped.