DPA 4099-DP-1

A Major Evolution Within the 4099 Series: The Arrival of CORE+

The 4099 has established itself as a reference microphone whenever close, precise, and coherent instrument capture is sought without sacrificing musicality. With this completely redesigned version, the 4099 CORE+ Mic Loud SPL marks a turning point in the range: the goal is not just to "capture louder," but to preserve a high level of detail and naturalness where many microphones become aggressive or compressed. This new generation emphasizes signal cleanliness, stability, and environmental control, while maintaining the series' identity: a close capture that remains musical.

For Whom and For What Uses? A Microphone Tailored for Noisy Environments

The 4099 CORE+ Mic Loud SPL is aimed at musicians, sound engineers, and technicians working close to powerful sources and busy stages. It is particularly relevant when the priority is to reduce bleed (other instruments, monitors, amps, stage ambiance) while preserving a realistic timbre. In the studio, it becomes an effective ally for securing close takes, obtaining a quickly usable signal, and limiting retakes caused by saturation or insufficient definition.

It is especially suitable for situations requiring high clarity: dense arrangements, high-volume stages, multi-instrument setups, or recordings where source separation determines the quality of the final mix. Thanks to its "ready to mix" character, it allows going straight to the point, with a sound that remains stable even when the context becomes challenging.

Clarity, Naturalness, and Control: Key Points of the Redesign

CORE+: A Cleaner, More Faithful Signal

The CORE+ technology is designed to push the idea of transparent capture further. The sought-after result is a microphone that preserves the texture and nuances of the instrument while avoiding artifacts that often appear on high dynamics. This translates into a sound that remains crystalline, with an enhanced sense of naturalness and better tolerance to demanding conditions.

Loud SPL Version: Retaining Detail Without Hardening the High End

With powerful sources, the challenge is not only to handle the level but also to prevent the recording from becoming aggressive, "grainy," or constrained. The 4099 CORE+ Mic Loud SPL is designed to maintain a clean and readable signature, with a comfortable headroom sensation in use. You thus retain the attack and energy without losing the finesse that makes the difference between an adequate capture and a truly professional result.

Exceptional Isolation and Off-Axis Rejection: A Real Advantage in Real Situations

The promise of exceptional isolation and excellent off-axis rejection concretely changes daily work: less bleed means more freedom in mixing, simpler equalization, cleaner compression, and better consistency from one track to another. On stage, it also helps achieve a more stable sound, with fewer surprises when the player moves or when the environment becomes louder.

Technical specifications

Category	instrument microphone	Capsule	static electret
Directivity	supercardioid	Color	Black

Model	4099 CORE+ Mic Loud SPL	Purpose	improve signal cleanliness and fidelity of capture
Version	Loud SPL (adapted to high acoustic pressure sources)	Isolation	exceptional
Design	completely redesigned	Off-axis rejection	excellent (reduction of bleed and better source separation)
Sound character	crystalline and natural	Uses	stage, studio, close miking
Behavior	distortion-free under intended usage conditions	Contexts	noisy environments, busy stages, situations requiring strong bleed control
Goal	preserve detail and musicality on powerful sources	Typical sources	instruments and setups with high sound levels
Integrated technology	CORE+