DPA 4097 CORE Choir Mic

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DPA 4097 CORE Choir Mic

DPA

4097 CORE Choir Mic

4.6 (56 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 468172
Brand: DPA
Model: 4097 CORE Choir Mic
Price: $1,241.90

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The DPA 4097 CORE is a game-changer for serious choral recordings and live performances. Its focused pattern and CORE amplification deliver exceptional clarity and detail, even in challenging acoustic environments. This mic is a premium-priced investment, but the results speak for themselves if you need pristine choral sound.

Product Description

  • DPA 4097 CORE Choir Mic
  • Choir Microphone
  • Characteristic: Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • ± 2 dB / 20 cm (7.9 ")
  • Frequency range: 80 - 15
  • 000 Hz with 2 dB soft boost at 10
  • 000 - 12
  • 000 Hz
  • Second order high pass filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099
  • Sensitivity: ± 3 dB at 1
  • 000 Hz: 16 mV / Pa
  • -36 dB re 1 V / Pa
  • Max. SPL: 135 dB
  • MicroDot connector (XLR through supplied DAD4099 adapter)
  • Total weight: 5.5 kg
  • Foot weight: 4.1 kg
  • Maximum total height: 253.3 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Exceptional off-axis rejection minimizes bleed, ideal for large choirs
  • • DPA's CORE technology delivers incredibly clean, detailed sound
  • • Robust construction and premium materials ensure lasting durability
  • • The tailored 10kHz boost adds clarity and presence to vocal textures
CONS
  • • The significant weight demands sturdy mounting infrastructure
  • • MicroDot connector requires an adapter for standard XLR connections
  • • The supercardioid pattern necessitates careful placement and monitoring

Key Features

Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20 - 20,000 Hz ± 2 dB / 20 cm (7.9 in) / 80 - 15,000 Hz with 2 dB boost at 10,000 - 12,000 Hz
Max SPL 135 dB
Sensitivity +/- 3 dB at 1,000 Hz: 16 mV / Pa, -36 dB re 1 V / Pa
Phantom Power 48 V DC
Connector MicroDot (XLR via DAD4099 adapter)
Weight 5.5 kg (total) / 4.1 kg (foot)

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Frequently Asked Questions

CORE amps offer a more linear response and lower noise floor, resulting in a more transparent and detailed sound with improved headroom – a noticeable upgrade.
It's perfect for reverberant spaces or situations with multiple sound sources where minimizing bleed is critical, like a large church or concert hall.
The adapter is well-made and reliable, but it's an extra step. It's a design choice to minimize the mic body's size and weight, but be prepared for it.

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