DPA 4099 CORE+ Instrument Microphone

Specially designed as an instrument mic, the 4099 CORE+ delivers pristine, natural, undistorted sound with exceptional isolation and off-axis rejection for any live or studio setting. Fitted with MicroLock connectivity and a series of upgraded instrument clips, the 4099 CORE+ provides even better stability and flexibility on any type of instrument.

SPL Options:

• Loud SPL version; 6 mV/Pa sensitivity
• Extreme SPL version; 2 mV/Pa sensitivity (available Q4 2025)

Available Configurations:

• Accordion — Loud SPL, Stereo System for Accordion, 2 mics​
• Bass — Loud SPL with Clip for Bass
• Brass — Extreme SPL with Clip for Brass
• Cello — Loud SPL with Clip for Cello​
• Clamp Mount — Loud SPL with Clamp Mount​​
• Drum — Extreme SPL with Clip for Drum
• Guitar — SPL with Clip for Guitar​
• Mic Stand Mount — Loud SPL with Mic Stand Mount 3/8″ and 5/8″ thread
• Piano —  Loud SPL, Stereo System for Piano, 2 mics​
• Saxophone — Loud SPL with Clip for Saxophone​
• Universal Mount — Loud SPL with Universal Mount
• ​Violin — Loud SPL with Clip for Violin​
• Mic Only (Loud SPL)
• Mic Only (Extreme SPL)

4099 CORE+ Overview

DPA 4099 has long been the industry standard for instrument miking, trusted by musicians and sound engineers worldwide for its exceptional sound quality, isolation and versatility. Its ease of use, unobtrusive design and flexibility across multiple instruments have made it the natural choice for professionals. With CORE+, DPA has taken their approach to distortion reduction to an entirely new level, surpassing their top-tier CORE by DPA technology—elevating the 4099 to new heights of performance.

Beyond CORE+, DPA has also reimagined the 4099’s clip system, making it more intuitive, more secure and easier to use than ever before. All this, to set a new benchmark for excellence in instrument miking with the enhanced 4099 and its upgraded clip program.

CORE+
Microphones with CORE+ provide even more clarity across the entire dynamic range, from low to high sound pressure levels. Miniature microphones with CORE+ provide unheard levels of openness. While the original CORE allows mics to handle higher SPLs without significant artifacts up to 1% THD, CORE+ eliminates those artifacts completely.

MicroLock Connector
Core+ mics are available with MicroLock connectors. MicroLock is a dependable, secure locking microphone connector with limitless flexibility and reassuring reliability. MicroLock features a more durable construction and a newly designed locking mechanism that provides a quick, easy, and secure connection, as well as an extra layer of protection against accidentally disconnecting during use.