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Description
The Earthworks SR40 is a game-changer for musicians and sound engineers seeking superior audio capture both in the studio and onstage. This high-definition cardioid condenser microphone offers an extraordinary frequency response range of 20Hz-40kHz, setting a new standard for capturing every nuance of your sound. Whether you're recording intricate acoustic guitar lines or delivering crystal-clear vocals, the SR40 ensures your sound is reproduced with unmatched clarity and fidelity.
Its true cardioid pickup pattern excels at rejecting unwanted noise, providing you with impressive gain before feedback. This makes it an ideal choice for live performances in challenging environments. The SR40’s exceptionally fast impulse response and short diaphragm settling time further enhance its ability to capture transient details, preserving the integrity of your performance. Lightweight and rugged, it’s built to handle high sound pressure levels, ensuring durability without compromising on quality.
Elevate your sound with the Earthworks SR40 — where precision meets performance.
Key Features:
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Wide 20Hz-40kHz frequency response
- Impressive gain before feedback
- Excellent rejection of outside sounds
- Extremely fast impulse response and short diaphragm settling time
- High SPL handling
- Requires +48V phantom power
Product specs
| Brand | Earthworks |
| Model | SR40 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Categories | Microphones |
| Microphone Type | Condenser |
| Wired/Wireless | Wired |
FAQs
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Does the Earthworks SR40 require phantom power?
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Yes, the Earthworks SR40 requires 24 to 48 volt phantom power to operate properly.
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What is the frequency response of the Earthworks SR40?
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The Earthworks SR40 has an extended frequency response ranging from 30Hz to 40kHz, providing a transparent and accurate sound reproduction.
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Is the Earthworks SR40 suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Earthworks SR40 is excellent for live performances due to its extremely high gain before feedback and natural cardioid polar pattern.
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What type of microphone is the Earthworks SR40?
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The Earthworks SR40 is a small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, ideal for both recording and live applications.
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How does the Earthworks SR40 handle off-axis sound?
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The Earthworks SR40 features a textbook cardioid polar pattern, which provides natural on- and off-axis performance, helping to isolate instruments effectively.
Videos
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Earthworks SR40 Microphones Acoustic Guitar Video Demo
Earthworks SR40 Microphones Acoustic Guitar Video Demo
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Earthworks SR40.
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SR40 owners highlight their effectiveness in various recording scenarios, appreciating their high-end build and sound quality over extended use.
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The SR40 is favorably mentioned alongside Earthworks SR25, showing particular strength in drum recording applications.
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Compared to Shure SM27, the SR40 offers more detailed sound for live and studio applications, despite lacking multi-pattern capabilities.
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The Earthworks SR40 is grouped with higher-end models like the AKG C414 and Neumann KM184, suggesting it competes well with premium options.
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Mentioned by FOH engineer Dan Green in this AudioTechnology magazine article about the Ghost Stories Tour.
AT: Are you able to borrow much from the studio mic cabinet on tour?
DG: A few bits and bobs, but the demands are very, very different on the road. In the studio, your mic choice can be all about character. But in a live context you’re after mics that reproduce transients very clearly — you need that front-end bite on most sounds to cut through. I mean, you’re not going to stick up a Neumann U67 three metres above and behind the drumkit as a ‘room’ mic, for obvious reasons. So I tend to use more dynamic microphones: SM57s on guitars and a Shure Beta52 on the bass drum. And also the Earthworks microphones which are really good for drums. They’re my close mics and from there I get a sense of depth using reverb and other plug-ins.
AT: You clearly like what the Earthworks mics are doing.
DG: They cut through really nicely and they preserve a lot of the front-end attack of the sound, which is something you really need. In stadiums and arenas you can’t really have a sound that has too much decay because the room has so much decay anyway — ‘sharp’ and ‘short’ wins every time.
The drum mics are an Earthworks love-in. Dan Green: “The transient response of these microphones is incredible. Before, I used to rely on transient enhancing plug-ins to get a similar sound, now it’s all from the SR40 overheads. One of the other benefits of the new DP30/C periscope microphones are the rugged flexible arms, this gives me options on placement.”
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