DPA 4097-DC-G-B00-010

A compact microphone designed for demanding dialogue capture

The 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun follows the logic of modern "micro shotgun" microphones: offering effective directivity without imposing significant bulk. While some shotgun mics rely on length to enhance directional effect, this model favors a more compact approach, practical to install and handle, while maintaining a very focused pickup pattern. The "CORE" designation highlights the product's orientation towards both precise and stable capture, with particular attention paid to dynamics, distortion, and background noise-key criteria when it comes to voice and broadcast.

Who is the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun ideal for, and in what applications does it excel?

This microphone is aimed at users who need to capture speech with maximum clarity: broadcasting, interviews, conferences, content capture, voice-over on set, or any situation where the focus is on a primary source while controlling ambient sound. Its supercardioid directivity is especially useful when the environment is less than ideal (reverberation, audience, ventilation, diffuse noise), as it helps focus listening on the microphone axis.

It is also relevant when installation constraints are tight: limited space, need for a lightweight setup, or discreet mounting. Finally, its ability to handle high sound pressure levels reassures in contexts where volume may vary abruptly (expressive speaker, live capture), while aiming for a natural and immediately usable sound.

Audio performance designed to stay clean, even when things get complicated

Useful directivity with controlled off-axis behavior

Thanks to its supercardioid polar pattern, the 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun concentrates capture where you point the mic, enhancing dialogue presence and limiting unwanted sources. An important point lies in its off-axis behavior: dialogue and background noise arriving from the sides retain their sound quality but at a lower level. Practically, this avoids a "degraded" or artificial rendering of peripheral sounds, facilitating a more natural mix and less fatiguing listening.

Low self-noise, high sensitivity: clearer dialogue

For voice, the sense of proximity and definition depends as much on directivity as on self-noise and sensitivity. Here, the combination of low self-noise and high sensitivity contributes to better intelligibility, especially when speech levels are moderate or when margin needs to be preserved before processing. Add to this a response described as linear: the desired result is a balanced and faithful timbre, well suited to equalization and compression without excess.

Wide dynamic range, low distortion, and high SPL handling

When the voice rises (emphatic intonation, laughter, shouting, announcements), a microphone can saturate or harden, making the signal aggressive and difficult to recover. The 4097 CORE Micro Shotgun is rated to handle high SPLs to preserve a natural sound without distortion. Its low distortion and extremely wide dynamic range go in the same direction: delivering a clean and stable signal with comfortable headroom, whether the scene is quiet or highly dynamic.

Field reliability: shocks, humidity, temperatures, and mounting modularity

In real use, microphone quality is not limited to sound: mechanical stability and robustness matter just as much. This model stands out by its small size and light weight, reducing fatigue and facilitating integration on compact supports. The integrated shock mount helps reduce transmission of vibrations and handling noise, a crucial point whenever the mic is mounted on a boom pole, lightweight stand, or mobile device.

The microphone is also rated resistant to humidity and extreme temperatures. This resistance aims to secure recordings under variable conditions (temperature changes, humid locations, travel). Finally, extensions and a range of mounting options are available, notably via the 4099 series clips, allowing adaptation of positioning and fixation according to configuration. A specific maintenance kit for broadcast completes the "production-ready" approach, to maintain performance over time.

Technical specifications

Category	instrument microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	supercardioid	Color	Black

Type	"Micro Shotgun" microphone	Sound objective	improves speech intelligibility
Polar pattern	supercardioid	Size	compact
Pickup pattern	highly directional	Weight	lightweight
Off-axis behavior	lateral sounds retain quality with reduced level	Shock mount	integrated
Self-noise	low	Resistance	humidity
Sensitivity	high	Extensions	available
Response	linear	Mounting options	available
Distortion	low	Clip compatibility	4099 series
Dynamic range	extremely wide	Maintenance	specific broadcast maintenance kit
Level handling	capable of managing high SPLs for natural sound without distortion