DPA Microphones 4099 CORE+: Improving an Impressive Instrument Mic
12/26/2025DPA Microphones' 4099 is already a beloved instrument mic, so how does the CORE+ version improve on what was already impressive? Andrew and Gabe are joined by Marco Panascia at the Atomic Sound recording studio to put this supercardioid microphone to the test. As always, we will share the final track as well as the raw, unprocessed audio.
- 0:00 - Overview & Today's Recording Session
- 1:01 - Demo Performance
- 4:04 - How Does the CORE+ Technology Work?
- 5:02 - Which Instruments Can You Use This For?
- 5:18 - Acoustic Bass Pizzicato
- 6:12 - Acoustic Bass Arco
- 6:53 - Tenor Sax
- 7:26 - Mic Positioned Behind Guitar's Bridge (Archtop Acoustic Guitar)
- 7:55 - Mic Positioned Above Lower F-hole (Archtop Acoustic Guitar)
- 8:38 - Bonus Demo - Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
- 8:58 - Accessories & Additional Specs

