Prepare for a new standard in instrument microphone technology! We are proud to introduce the new DPA d:vote™ CORE 4099+ Microphones, the highly anticipated successor to the legendary 4099 series, now optimized with the groundbreaking CORE by DPA technology.

For those who demand to perfectly capture every nuance, every texture, and every timbre of an instrument on stage, the 4099+ microphones are a game-changer. The CORE by DPA technology, which we already know from the revolutionary headset microphones, is now integrated into the d:vote™ series. This results in:

Even Purer Sound: Less distortion and a wider dynamic range across the entire frequency spectrum.
Unbelievable Clarity: Instruments come to life even more vibrantly and naturally, even in the most demanding live environments.
Enhanced Specifications: An increased Maximum SPL, allowing these microphones to effortlessly handle the loudest sources without clipping.
The DPA 4099+ naturally retains all the beloved features of the original 4099: its discreet aesthetics, flexible mounting options for virtually any instrument, and the legendary reliability DPA is renowned for.

Whether you're working with acoustic guitars, brass, strings, drums, or pianos, the DPA d:vote™ CORE 4099+ opens the door to unparalleled sound quality that will amaze your audience and inspire your artists.

Yes, both measurements and listening tests confirm it.
CORE+ microphones deliver even greater clarity across the entire dynamic range, from the quietest
passages to extremely high SPLs. They offer an unprecedented sense of openness in a miniature
form factor. While the original CORE technology enabled 4099 microphones to handle high SPLs
with minimal artifacts (typically staying below 1% THD), CORE+ virtually eliminates distortion across
the full dynamic range—from self-noise all the way up to clipping.
On some instruments like grand piano and horns, where the harmonic structure is essential to the
instrument’s natural character, even minor artifacts can compromise the sound. With CORE+, this
risk is dramatically reduced, preserving the integrity of the source.
The increased dynamic range of CORE+ also broadens the use case for the Loud SPL (6 mV/Pa)
variant (marked with a red ring). The effective clipping point is now raised significantly—up to 145 dB
SPL peak—setting a new benchmark in miniature microphone performance.

As can be seen from the illustration below, we have pushed distortion down to an absolute minimum
across the entire dynamic range. The reason the light blue curve does not start at zero is due to the
self-noise of the measuring system and the environment in which the microphones are tested. Since
the curve remains flat at all sound levels, we can confirm that it reflects system noise—not actual
distortion.

With CORE+, we have not only eliminated virtually all distortion but also significantly extended the
dynamic range. The 1% THD threshold has been pushed 10 dB higher, meaning the microphone
maintains linearity across a much wider input range. Additionally, the clipping point of the 4099 has
been increased by 3 dB, allowing it to handle even more extreme sound pressure levels without
compromising sound quality.
In real-life audio comparisons, CORE+ microphones stand out for their openness and natural sound,
offering a clarity that surpasses other high-end microphones in their class—especially under
demanding acoustic conditions.