Earthworks SR Series Microphones 
SR20, SR25, SR30, SR30/HC

Earthworks cardioid microphones are unlike all the rest, as they have patented near-perfect cardioid patterns. The sound across the entire front hemisphere is remarkably uniform and is flatter at 90 degrees than most microphones are on-axis. This results in uncolored off-axis rejection for recording and greater gain before feedback for live sound. They effortlessly handle up to 145dB SPL while simultaneously revealing subtle details that other microphones mask. All SR models are a superb value and will provide excellent results for both live performance and recording applications.

Earthworks SR20 - Cardioid - 50Hz to 20kHz

The SR20 is an exceptional vocal microphone that provides pristine audio quality and more gain before feedback. Unscrew its windscreen and it is an excellent instrument microphone.

As a vocal microphone the SR20 will accurately capture a voice with the same precision and quality up to 90 degrees off-axis. This means you can have the same pristine sound quality at the front and side of the microphone. Up close the SR20 is warm, not boomy, while its unique windscreen assembly eliminates the popping of P' s. Its patented design and uniform polar response provide more gain before feedback than other microphones.

Unscrewing the windscreen of the SR20 allows it to become a great instrument mic, outstanding for piano, guitar, drums, brass, woodwinds and other instruments. The SR20 will handle up to 145dB SPL and is an exceptional, versatile high quality microphone that is quite affordable.

• Frequency Response: 50Hz to 20kHz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
• Power requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
• Peak acoustic input: 145dB SPL
• Output: XLR (pin 2+)
• Minimum output load: 600 ohm between pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• Dimensions: 8.4"L x 0.86"D
• Weight: 4.76 oz.

Earthworks SR25 - Cardioid - 50Hz to 25kHz
Earthworks SR25mp - SR25 matched pair

While the SR25 was engineered to be used in their DrumKit System, it can also provide stunning results on a wide variety of instruments and vocals. The SR25 has the same attributes as the SR30 except its high frequency response extends to 25kHz. It will handle up to 145 dB SPL, is smaller in size, weighs less and costs less than the SR30. The performance vs. price ratio of this microphone is excellent.

• Frequency Response: 50Hz to 25kHz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
• Power requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
• Peak acoustic input: 145dB SPL
• Output: XLR (pin 2+)
• Minimum output load: 600 ohm between pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• Dimensions: 6.5"L x 0.86"D
• Weight: 5.64 oz.

Earthworks SR30 - Cardioid - 30Hz to 30kHz  
Earthworks SR30mp - SR30 matched pair

The SR30 is the most accurate cardioid microphone on the market. With high frequency response to 30kHz it will capture incredible detail in music. It maintains most of the characteristics of Earthworks omni microphones. At 6 inches away from the source it sounds as omni-like as a cardioid can. The off-axis rejection is substantial yet uncolored. Its impulse response is very fast and smooth and the sound stays the same across the entire front hemisphere of pickup.

In the studio or on the stage, the SR30 is an ideal choice for a variety of acoustic instruments including sax, flute, trumpet, guitar, piano and drums. It is superior for choir because it doesn't spotlight; rather it picks up an entire section or area with no hot spots. The SR30 is popular among concert tapers because of its open uncolored sound and among jazz enthusiasts for its ability to capture explosive performances while retaining the subtle nuances of artist. It is the microphone of choice for a wide variety of musical instruments in remote and studio recording.

• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 30kHz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
• Power requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
• Peak acoustic input: 145dB SPL
• Output: XLR (pin 2+)
• Minimum output load: 600 ohm between pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• Dimensions: 8.4"L x 0.86"D
• Weight: 7.94 oz.

Earthworks SR30/HC - Hypercardioid - 30Hz to 30kHz
Earthworks SR30/HCmp - SR30/HC matched pair

The SR30/HC offers all of the same characteristics and performance as the SR30, with a superb hypercardioid pick-up pattern. This is the microphone of choice for applications requiring the very best in audio quality and a tighter pick-up pattern where more off-axis rejection is needed.

The SR30/HC offers exceptional directional performance for guitar, sax, flute, drums, bass, and vocals. It is ideal for natural sound combined with more off-axis rejection, or to reduce unwanted room sound. It can pick an acoustic instrument, like a guitar, out of an ensemble while still sounding detailed and life-like. It is a powerful tool for broadcast and vocal production applications because its clarity and detail enhances verbal communication. For open, uncolored clarity combined with off-axis uncolored rejection, try an SR30/HC and listen to what it doesn' t pick up.

• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 30kHz
• Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
• Power requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
• Peak acoustic input: 145dB SPL
• Output: XLR (pin 2+)
• Minimum output load: 600 ohm between pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• Dimensions: 8.4"L x 0.86"D
• Weight: 7.94 oz.