DPA 4099 Core Drum
Best professional drum microphone for high-precision live and studio sound reinforcement.
Capture drum sounds with exceptional clarity using this condenser clip-on microphone. Engineered for precision, it excels on toms and other instruments, delivering a clean audio signal. Its supercardioid pattern and improved suspension minimize unwanted noise, while its robust design handles high sound pressure levels effortlessly. The flexible gooseneck and removable cable offer convenient positioning and maintenance. Mounting is quick and secure with the included specialized drum clip and phantom power adapter, making it a versatile tool for professional sound reinforcement and recording.
$513.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1565
/ 3367
#1565 in Microphones
Price vs Category Average
+1%
Above average
Type
Condenser Microphone
/ Condenser Microphone
Who it's for
- Professional engineers seeking pristine, natural drum recordings
- Touring drummers needing secure, non-damaging mounting solutions
- Live sound technicians miking high-volume percussion kits
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists or small home studio owners
- Touring musicians requiring rugged, road-ready cable durability
- Field recordists using gear lacking 48V phantom power
Performance breakdown
SPL Handling
Handles aggressive drum hits without a hint of distortion or clipping.
Mounting Versatility
The specialized clip ensures a secure, stable fit on any drum.
Audio Clarity
Captures natural, precise transients that cut through any dense live mix.
Isolation Performance
Supercardioid pattern effectively rejects bleed from neighboring cymbals and stage noise.
Positioning Flexibility
The gooseneck design allows for pinpoint placement in tight, crowded kits.
Build Durability
Robust construction withstands the rigors of constant touring and heavy use.
Key Specs
Type
Condenser Microphone
Intended Use
Drums
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Range
20 - 20,000 Hz with 2 dB soft boost at 10 - 12 kHz
Maximum SPL
152 dB
Gooseneck Length
140 mm
Cable Length
1.8 meters
Cable Diameter
1.6 mm
Know before you buy
Yes, it is designed to handle sound pressure levels up to 152 dB. This allows it to capture loud snare hits and toms without distortion or clipping.
Yes, it includes the DAD 6001 XLR phantom power adapter, allowing you to plug directly into standard professional audio equipment that provides 48V phantom power.
The supercardioid polar pattern is highly directional, which helps isolate the specific drum you are miking while rejecting sound from cymbals and other nearby instruments. This results in a cleaner, more controlled mix.
The 140 mm gooseneck is highly flexible and stable, allowing you to precisely aim the capsule at the drum head. Once positioned, it stays firmly in place throughout your performance.
While it includes a specialized drum clip, the microphone capsule itself is highly versatile. By using different mounting accessories available from DPA, you can easily adapt the 4099 Core for strings, brass, or woodwinds.
The microphone features an integrated shock mount specifically engineered to minimize structure-borne noise. This prevents mechanical vibrations from the drum shell from traveling through the clip and into your audio signal.
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