DPA Microphones
DPA 4097
Micro shotgun: supercardioid condenser in a short interference tube, on a 10 cm gooseneck (4097 CORE+)
Power P48 through the DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapter (works from 12 V); 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −36 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 58%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 71%
- Self-noise
- 23 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 13%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 12%
- Max SPL
- 131 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 24%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 22%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 10 shotgun condensers
More output than 0% of 10 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Quieter than 0% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 15 shotgun condensers
Takes louder sound than 71% of 15 shotgun condensers.
Each stripe is one shotgun condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the user guide, p. 4.
On-axis (0°) measured at 20 cm, other directions in the far field (as printed). Drawn solid from 80 Hz to 15 kHz and dotted outside that; anechoic or not and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the user guide, p. 4.
Titled "Polar pattern"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the user guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | small-diaphragm pre-polarised condenser, supercardioid, in an interference tube; 5.7 mm microphone diameterDiameter from the choir manual, p. 3. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −36 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa)1 kHz, nominal ±3 dB. "16 mV/Pa; -36 dB re. 1 V/Pa". | p. 3 |
| Self-noise | 23 dB(A)typical (max. 26). The choir manual (p. 3) prints "Typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max.20 dB(A))": the maximum is below the typical value, a misprint. | |
| Max SPL | 131 dB SPLTHD < 1%, RMS (134 dB peak); also 130 dB SPL, THD < 0.5%, RMS (133 dB peak); also 136 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak | |
| Dynamic range | 111 dBtypical | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHzEffective range ±2 dB at 20 cm: "80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 - 12 kHz". | |
| Connector | MicroLockXLR through the DAD9001 or DAD9099 adapter (choir manual p. 3). | |
| Weight | 10 g"10 g (.35 oz)", the micro shotgun version. | |
| Finish | Black | |
| Gooseneck | 10 cm (4 in) full gooseneck with built-in shock mount; a free-running nut on the MicroLock turns the mic into position | p. 1 |
| Windscreen | Replaceable foam windscreen over the interference tube | |
| Part number | 4097-DP-G-B90-010 (micro shotgun); 4097-DP-F-B01-120 (choir mic, 122 cm boom, floor stand) | p. 3 |
| Intended use | Speech pick-up in ENG / EFP broadcast, and as a plant mic on film sets | p. 1 |
| Warranty | Two-year limited warranty | p. 5 |
| From the manual | ||
| Output impedance | 35 ohmfrom the MicroLock; printed as 30 - 40 Ω (middle value here); also 100 ohm, from the DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapter | p. 3 |
| Powering | P48 through the DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapter (works from 12 V); 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems | |
| Current draw | 1.5 mAmicrophone, typical; also 3.5 mA, with the DAD9001 or DAD9099 adapter | |
| Dimensions | 104 × 5.7 mmMicrophone length 104 mm (the user manual: 10.4 cm), diameter 5.7 mm. | |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient | |
| Choir version | On a 122 cm active boom and floor base; total height 2.53 m; total weight 5.1 kg (round base 4.4 kg) | |
Documents
- 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun Mic, User ManualMANUAL-4097-MICRO-DIGITAL-01
- 4097 CORE+ Supercardioid Choir Microphone, product manual
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