Earthworks TC30K Directional Prepolarized Condenser Microphone

TC30K Directional Prepolarized Condenser Microphone description:

The Earthworks TC30K is an omnidirectional (pressure) prepolarized condenser microphone, which is an ideal choice for close miking louder sources like guitar, bass, piano, horns and percussion.

The Earthworks TC30K is very popular for drum overheads. It is incredibly clean up to 150 dB SPL while simultaneously capturing subtle details. Its fast, clean impulse performance yields a remarkably transparent sound. It is an excellent room mic for ambiance in the studio and for recording rehearsals and performances. It has no handling noise, no proximity effect and is very forgiving in terms of placement.

The main features of the Earthworks TC30K include:

• Frequency response: 9Hz to 30kHz +1/-3dB
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (Typical)
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
• Peak Acoustic Input: 150dB SPL
• Output: XLR
• Output Impedance: 100O, balanced (50O ea. pin 2 & 3)
• Minimum Load: 600O btw. pins 2 & 3
• Noise: 27dBA equivalent
• Dimensions L x D 229 x 22 mm (9 x .860 in.)
• Weight: 225g (.5lb)