Mic Archive
DPA 4097
Photo: DPA Microphones, from its user guide, p. 3.

DPA Microphones

DPA 4097

Micro shotgun: supercardioid condenser in a short interference tube, on a 10 cm gooseneck (4097 CORE+)

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−36 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A)
Max SPL
131 dB SPL
Impedance
35 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: 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

Polar pattern: from the user guide, p. 4. Titled "Polar pattern"; 5 dB per ring, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.

Compare with other mics

All specs

From the user guide
Capsulesmall-diaphragm pre-polarised condenser, supercardioid, in an interference tube; 5.7 mm microphone diameter. Diameter 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-noise23 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 SPL131 dB SPL, THD < 1%, RMS (134 dB peak); also 130 dB SPL, THD < 0.5%, RMS (133 dB peak); also 136 dB SPL, THD 10%, peak
Dynamic range111 dB, typical
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Effective range ±2 dB at 20 cm: "80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 - 12 kHz".
ConnectorMicroLock. XLR through the DAD9001 or DAD9099 adapter (choir manual p. 3).
Weight10 g. "10 g (.35 oz)", the micro shotgun version.
FinishBlack
Gooseneck10 cm (4 in) full gooseneck with built-in shock mount; a free-running nut on the MicroLock turns the mic into positionp. 1
WindscreenReplaceable foam windscreen over the interference tube
Part number4097-DP-G-B90-010 (micro shotgun); 4097-DP-F-B01-120 (choir mic, 122 cm boom, floor stand)p. 3
Intended useSpeech pick-up in ENG / EFP broadcast, and as a plant mic on film setsp. 1
WarrantyTwo-year limited warrantyp. 5
From the manual
Output impedance35 ohm, from the MicroLock; printed as 30 - 40 Ω (middle value here); also 100 ohm, from the DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapterp. 3
PoweringP48 through the DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapter (works from 12 V); 5 to 10 V through a DPA adapter for wireless systems
Current draw1.5 mA, microphone, typical; also 3.5 mA, with the DAD9001 or DAD9099 adapter
Dimensions104 × 5.7 mm. Microphone length 104 mm (the user manual: 10.4 cm), diameter 5.7 mm.
Principle of operationPressure gradient
Choir versionOn a 122 cm active boom and floor base; total height 2.53 m; total weight 5.1 kg (round base 4.4 kg)

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © DPA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on dpamicrophones.com

Recommended for

Instruments whose sources name this mic, or an earlier version or variant of it.

Other mics