DPA Microphones is expanding its CORE+ range with the launch of the 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun, bringing greater clarity, headroom and sonic transparency to speech-focused applications across conferencing, houses of worship, broadcast and film. The new microphone will make its debut at NAB 2026 (Booth C4428).
Designed for environments where intelligibility is critical, the 4097 CORE+ builds on the established performance of the original 4097 while integrating DPA’s latest patent-pending CORE+ technology. The innovation is engineered to minimise distortion across the microphone’s full dynamic range, reducing the non-linearities typically introduced by microphone membranes and electronics to deliver a more natural, transparent sound.
The result is cleaner spoken-word reproduction, improved headroom and greater tonal consistency, whether capturing subtle speech, dynamic presentations or vocal performances in acoustically challenging spaces.
Aimed at conference venues, worship spaces and professional production environments, the 4097 CORE+ features a tight supercardioid pickup pattern for strong off-axis rejection, helping reduce ambient noise and feedback in complex acoustic settings. It also retains the compact, lightweight form factor of its predecessor, allowing discreet placement and precise aiming with minimal visual impact.
Beyond the acoustic upgrade, DPA has refreshed the microphone’s physical design with a simplified foam shape, flock finish, upgraded gooseneck and an improved shock mount to reduce both structural and cable-borne interference. The 4097 CORE+ can also be used in the 4097 Interview Kit configuration, offering a practical booming solution for solo film crews.
For choir applications, the microphone will also be available as part of a forthcoming dedicated choir miking solution, complete with a pre-assembled mic stand that folds neatly into its storage compartment.
Like other microphones in the CORE+ family, the 4097 CORE+ features DPA’s MicroLock connector, designed for rugged, dependable performance in live and installed environments. The rotatable, non-reflective connector also supports discreet deployment, while backwards compatibility with MicroDot-equipped devices helps simplify integration into existing setups. Support for a range of phantom power voltages further broadens its suitability for both studio and location workflows.
Alongside the microphone itself, DPA has also developed a newly reimagined Gooseneck Mount (G-MOUNT), designed to improve stability, vibration isolation and ease of use across a wider range of applications. The new mount features a two-step locking mechanism for one-handed placement and remains backwards compatible with many existing DPA clips, with select clip designs also refined for improved usability and acoustic performance.
