DPA 4099 CORE+ Mic Extreme SPL with Clip for Drum

The DPA 4099 CORE+ Extreme SPL with Drum Clip is a premium supercardioid condenser microphone designed to capture drums with stunning realism, even at punishing volume levels. With its ultra-high SPL handling, refined CORE+ preamp technology and rock-solid MicroLock mounting, it delivers clean, detailed drum sound in both live and studio environments while keeping spill and feedback firmly under control.

Engineered for modern stages and demanding sessions, the 4099 CORE+ pairs a compact, rugged capsule with a flexible gooseneck and dedicated drum clip, allowing you to position the mic exactly where you need it without getting in the drummer’s way. Its tight supercardioid pattern offers excellent isolation and off-axis rejection, so you can run louder monitor mixes and achieve precise, controllable drum tones at the desk.

Thanks to its pre-polarised condenser design and extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, the 4099 CORE+ captures the full character of your drums with natural attack, body and sustain. The microphone’s output is fully compatible with DPA’s MicroLock ecosystem and MicroDot-based accessories, making it easy to integrate into wired or wireless rigs and to expand your setup over time.

Built to withstand the rigours of touring and regular studio use, the 4099 CORE+ Extreme SPL version is tailored for the loudest sources, maintaining low distortion and impressive dynamic range even when placed close to drum heads and cymbals. If you need a compact drum mic that stays clean, controlled and musical at extreme levels, this is a serious solution.

Extreme SPL Handling for Loud Sources

The 4099 CORE+ Extreme SPL variant is voiced specifically for very high sound pressure levels, making it ideal for close-miking snare, toms and other aggressive percussion. It maintains low distortion and wide dynamic range at extreme volumes, so transients remain punchy and clear without harshness or compression artefacts.

Natural, Detailed Drum Reproduction

With a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a gentle presence lift around 10 to 12 kHz, the 4099 CORE+ captures the full tone of your drums, from low-end thump to airy cymbal detail. The result is a natural, uncoloured sound that sits easily in the mix and responds well to EQ and dynamics processing.

Supercardioid Pattern with Excellent Isolation

The tight supercardioid pickup pattern offers strong off-axis rejection, helping to minimise bleed from nearby instruments and stage monitors. This makes it easier to achieve focused drum sounds, higher gain before feedback and more precise control at front of house and in the studio.

Secure MicroLock Mounting and Drum Clip

The integrated MicroLock connector and upgraded mounting system provide a secure, stable connection, while the dedicated drum clip keeps the mic firmly in place on your drum. The flexible gooseneck allows fast, accurate positioning, so you can dial in the sweet spot and trust it to stay there throughout the performance.

• Extreme SPL Capability - Designed to cope with exceptionally loud sources, the Extreme SPL version maintains clarity and low distortion at very high levels, making it ideal for close-miking snare drums, toms and other powerful percussion.
• Natural, Full-Range Sound - A wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz response with a subtle high-frequency lift delivers open, detailed drum tones that capture both the weight and the shimmer of your kit without sounding hyped.
• Supercardioid Directional Pattern - The focused pickup pattern offers strong isolation and off-axis rejection, reducing unwanted spill from other instruments and monitors so you can achieve cleaner mixes on loud stages.
• MicroLock Connectivity and Drum Clip - The robust MicroLock connector and dedicated drum clip provide secure mounting and reliable connectivity, while remaining compatible with DPA’s MicroDot-based accessories for flexible wired or wireless setups.

Microphone

• Type: Pre-polarised condenser
• Principle of Operation: Pressure gradient
• Directional Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Effective Frequency Range (±2 dB, at 20 cm): 80 Hz to 17 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 to 12 kHz
• Sensitivity, Nominal (±3 dB at 1 kHz): 2 mV/Pa (Extreme SPL version)
• Equivalent Noise Level, A-weighted: Typical 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))
• Distortion, THD < 0.5 percent: 135 dB SPL RMS, 138 dB SPL peak
• Distortion, THD < 1 percent: 138 dB SPL RMS, 141 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic Range: Typical 118 dB
• Max. SPL, THD 10 percent: 145 dB SPL peak
• Rated Output Impedance: From MicroLock 30 to 40 Ω; from DAD9099 or DAD9001 100 Ω
• Cable Drive Capability: Up to 300 m with DAD9001 or DAD9099 XLR adapter
• Output Balance Principle: Signal balanced with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR adapter
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: > 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR adapter
• Power Supply (for full performance, via DPA adapter): For wireless systems min. 5 V to max. 10 V
• Power Supply (with DAD9001 or DAD9099): P48 phantom power, will work from 12 V
• Current Consumption: Typical 1.5 mA (microphone), 3.5 mA with DAD9099 or DAD9001 XLR adapter
• Connector: MicroLock
• Polarity: +V at MicroLock pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on DAD9099 or DAD9001)

Physical

• Microphone Diameter: 5.7 mm
• Microphone Length: 50 mm
• Microphone Weight: 18 g
• Gooseneck Length: 140 mm
• Cable Length: 1.8 m (not included with 4099-DP-2)
• Cable Diameter: 1.6 mm or 2.2 mm
• Colour: Black

Environmental

• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 45°C
• Relative Humidity: Up to 90 percent