DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone

DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone

The DPA 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Microphone has a supercardioid polar plot, offering a highly-directional pick-up pattern, as well as low self noise and high sensitivity.

The mic can handle high SPLs, allowing it to deliver undistorted natural sound, even when users speak loudly or yell in tight environments, like while filming in a car.

Fitted with MicroLock®, the mic provides even better stability and flexibility.

Rugged enough for film sets

Wind machines, rain machines, tight costumes, quick changes – these are normal situations on some film sets and they require durable microphones. The 4097 Plant Mic was built to withstand harsh use as well as water, wind, dust, heat, cold and many other tough conditions that can be commonly found both on location and on a film set.

The 4097 Micro Shotgun Mic is outfitted specifically so that it can be used in difficult filming situations, like in a car. Its foam windscreen protects it from wind noise, even when windows are down (due to tight spaces and camera placement). The built-in shock mount is also particularly useful when filming in a moving car. It has a small, slim, unobtrusive footprint and a black matte, non-reflective surface, which diminishes reflections from lights, making it even easier on the film crew.

A flexible broadcast solution for challenging times

The 4097 Micro Shotgun Mic is a lightweight, easy-to-use, multi-purpose problem solver for a range of broadcasting situations – including interviewing as well as voice over work.

This mic makes it easy to deliver great sound in challenging situations. It shines in outdoor locations, handling inclement weather and limiting intrusive background noises. It’s a professional solution for professional broadcasters.

With a linear response, low distortion and a large dynamic range, this mic captures amazing sound no matter how challenging the environment. In fact, the 4097 Micro Shotgun Mic is outfitted to be used in difficult broadcast locations. The built-in shock mount is handy when distance interviewing.

Interference tube and IP58 certification

The 4097 Micro Shotgun Mic uses a small-diaphragm, pre-polarised condenser capsule with a supercardioid pickup pattern mounted deep inside a small interference tube, which sits inside of a small replaceable foam windscreen.

The interference tube used increases the mic's directionality, while maintaining flat on-axis frequency response and consistent off-axis response. Increased directionality, combined with good off-axis rejection, allows the microphone to isolate what should be picked up while attenuating sounds from the sides and rear.

The 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Mic is IP58 certified. This durability is achieved through a number of defence mechanisms:

• Water-repellent nano-coating of the cover and housing
• Hermetic sealing of the sensitive amplifier at the core of the mic
• Dual gold plating of the diaphragm

The IP58 certification and DPA's general production and testing processes ensure a durable product that allows the mics to work optimally in even the harshest environments.

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