Earthworks: the New Science in Microphones
David Blackmer, the brilliant engineer who invented the technologies of dbx, is
also the inventor and founder of Earthworks. In the last few years of his life, David
developed a number of revolutionary technologies that dramatically improve the
quality and performance of microphones. In short, Earthworks High Definition
MicrophonesTM will pick up sounds and details that other microphones cannot.
These dramatic improvements are in the areas of impulse response, diaphragm
settling time and improved polar pattern technologies. Those who have heard
Earthworks High Definition MicrophonesTM say that they hear more attack, more
subtle detail and a more pristine quality in the sound than with any other micro-
phones regardless of price. Since David’s death in 2002 the Earthworks engineers
have continued to develop new innovations in microphone design such as the
PianoMic™ System.
FIFTEEN-YEAR WARRANTY
All Earthworks products (excluding accessories) carry a fifteen-year limited warranty (parts
and labor). If you have any problems with your Earthworks products, please contact our war-
ranty/repair department by email at: returns@earthworksaudio.com or by telephone at
(603) 654-6427, Ext. 19.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Frequency Response:
9Hz – 40kHz
Polar Pattern:
Omni directional (random-incidence)
Sensitivity:
15mV/Pa (-36 dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements:
48V Phantom, 10mA
Peak Acoustic Input:
148 db SPL
Output:
XLR3 (Pin 2+)
Min. Output Load:
600 ohms between pins 2 and 3
Maximum Output Level:
+30 dBV (peak)
Noise:
22 dBA
Mic Gooseneck Length:
4.75”
Dimensions:
64” fully extended, 46” fully collapsed
Product Weight:
Mic Assembly: 0.75lb (350g),
External Electronics Box:
1.5lb (700g)
PianoMic™ Polar Response
Earthworks, Inc.
37 Wilton Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
603-654-6427, ext. 14
www.earthworksaudio.com
Made in U.S.A.
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