DPA KIT-4097-DP-INK Microphone for reporters

ENG-Ready Broadcast Microphone Bundle

The DPA 4097 CORE+ Interview Kit bundles a miniature supercardioid shotgun microphone with a complete field-ready accessory set for ENG and broadcast work. At the center sits a weather-resistant condenser that weighs just 9.92 g and handles 136 dB peak SPL with a 20 Hz–20 kHz response. Bundled with the mic are a Manfrotto telescoping boom, dual MicroLock cables, and weather-ready accessories for indoor and outdoor interviews.

What Sets This Kit Apart

Two elements distinguish this bundle from a standalone shotgun. An IP58-certified housing combines a water-repellent nano coating with a hermetically sealed amplifier, so the 4097 CORE+ keeps working through rain and humidity that would sideline conventional condensers. The included Manfrotto MPCOMPACT-BK telescoping boom extends from 49.5 cm to 139.7 cm, giving operators the reach to keep the mic close to the talent while staying outside the frame.

Microphone Performance — Supercardioid Shotgun Capsule

Engineered for spoken-word capture, the 4097 CORE+ capsule pairs a tightly controlled supercardioid polar pattern with an integrated interference tube that focuses on the subject and rejects off-axis noise.

• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid — focused pickup that suppresses room reflections and street noise
• Element Type: Electret Condenser — high sensitivity with low self-noise for quiet dialogue
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz — full-spectrum capture with a tailored presence boost for speech intelligibility
• Maximum SPL: 136 dB peak (THD 10%) — handles loud talkers and sudden shouts without distortion

Powering and Connectivity — MicroLock and Phantom Power

Power flexibility is a key strength of this microphone, accepting anything from full 48 V phantom power down to 5–10 V from bodypack transmitters, with reduced SPL handling at lower voltages. The MicroLock connector locks the cable to the mic body for strain-free operation on a moving boom.

• Operating Voltage: 12–48 V phantom / 5–10 V bias — works with pro mixers, field recorders, and wireless transmitters
• Analog Output: 1× MicroLock — secure locking connection compatible with a wide range of wireless adapters
• Cable Length: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft MicroLock cable — plus a 2.3 cm short cable for compact rigs
• Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa — strong output level for clean wireless transmission

Build Quality and Kit Contents — Weather-Resistant Field Package

Finished in matte black for non-reflective on-camera use, the microphone body is built around a hermetically sealed core that resists moisture and dust. The complete interview kit ships with the boom, cables, mounts, and wind protection needed to start recording immediately.

• IP Rating: IP58 — certified resistance to dust and water for outdoor shoots
• Weight: 9.92 g / 0.35 oz — ultralight mic body reduces boom fatigue during long interviews
• Boom Pole: Manfrotto MPCOMPACT-BK telescoping, 49.5–139.7 cm reach — extends to keep the mic close to the subject
• Accessories: DPA + Rycote windjammers, CS-Clip cold shoe mount with G-mount, transmitter plate, 33 cm hook-and-loop strap