Earthworks SR20LS - Low Sensitivity Cardioid Vocal Microphone

Earthworks SR20LS

The Earthworks SR20LS is a rugged cardioid mic designed with miking kick drums in live performance and studio recording environments in mind. The SR20LS is a revolution in bass drum miking, on stage and in the studio. Full, deep low frequency response extending all the way down to 20Hz, with an extremely gentle proximity that never becomes boomy. Totally natural high frequency response that captures every detail in the attack of your drum.

Features

• Flat frequency response to 20kHz
• Handles up to 150dB SPL
• More gain before feedback than other microphones
• Less leakage
• Textbook perfect cardioid polar pattern with natural on- and off-axis performance
• Provides excellent results for both live performance and recording applications
• Extreme accuracy in the time domain for faithful reproduction and no smearing or distortion
• Transparent sound quality
• Shorter diaphragm settling time to prevent quieter attacks from being blurred by earlier louder attacks

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (-42dBV/Pa)
• Power Requirements: 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
• Max Acoustic Input: 150dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 74dB A-weighted
• Output: XLR (pin 2+)
• Output Impedance: 200Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3)
• Min Output Load: 1000Ω between pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 20dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• Dimensions L x D: 192mm x 22mm (7.57 x .860 inches)
• Weight: .36 lb. (164g)