Earthworks QTC40 Quiet Time Coherent - Low Noise Omni Microphone 4Hz to 40kHz
40kHz omnidirectional microphone for quiet sources
The QTC Series (Quiet Time Coherent) is designed for recording quieter sources such as vocals, strings and distant miked orchestras or choirs. These low-noise omnis are also an excellent choice for drum overheads, close-miked wind and percussion instruments. Earthworks? reputation for realism is based on these distinctive omnis. Time Coherent Response means these models do not smear the time domain as most microphones do.
Features:
- With a frequency response to 40kHz and excellent impulse response, it will reproduce sounds with incredible detail that are true and life-like, making it an ideal and affordable choice for recording applications
- Perfect for recording the accuracy and full detail of instruments in the studio yet robust and subtle enough to record bird sounds in the jungle
- Intended for detailed sources
- Omnidirectional polar pattern
- Flat frequency response, fast impulse response and exceptional polar characteristics
- Accurate and uncolored
- Handles sound levels up to 142dB with no proximity effect or handling noise
- Requires 48V Phantom Power
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 4Hz to 40kHz ?1dB
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa (-30.5dBV/Pa)
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
- Max Acoustic Input: 142dB SPL
- Output: XLR (pin 2+)
- Output Impedance: 100?, balanced (50? ea. pin 2 & 3)
- Min Output Load: 600? between pins 2 & 3
- Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
- 24.5dB SPL (Unweighted)
- Dimensions L x D: 229mm x 22mm (9 x .860 inches)
- Weight: .5 lb. (225g)
Includes:
- LP1530 - LevelPad switchable -15 or -30dB for all QTC models
- MC1 - Microphone Clip for QTC, TC, SR, P, DP & M Series mics (specify black or white)
- MC2 - Shock mount Microphone Clip for QTC, TC, SR, P, DP & M Series mics
OMW1 - Foam Teardrop Windscreen for QTC, TC & M Series Mics
OMW2 - 100 mile-per-hour Windscreen for QTC, TC & M Series Mics
OMW3 - Standard Foam Windscreen for QTC, TC & M Series Mics