Earthworks FlexWand FW730 7' High Definition Hypercardioid Microphone with Metal Base, 30Hz-30kHz Frequency Response, 65 Ohms Output Impedence

Under the umbrella of professional audio equipment, the Earthworks FlexWand FW730 stands out as a 7' High Definition Hypercardioid Microphone, complete with a sturdy Metal Base. This back-electret condenser microphone boasts a wide-range uniform frequency response from 30Hz to 30kHz, +/- 2 dB at 1 ft. (0.30m), ensuring high-quality sound capture across a broad spectrum of tones.

The FlexWand FW730 is designed with a single capsule, single membrane, contributing to its streamlined functionality. It features an impressive output level of 10 mV/Pa, and an impulse with a rise time that does not exceed 25 microseconds. Furthermore, the total settling time, inclusive of the rise time, is capped at 120 microseconds, ensuring rapid response and accurate sound reproduction.

This microphone's polar characteristics are uniform in all planes, forming a hypercardioid of revolution for the FW730/HC model. This design allows it to accept sound pressure levels up to 145dB, producing no more than 3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), making it a reliable choice for high-intensity sound environments.

The FlexWand FW730 is equipped with a professional 3-pin male XLR connector with gold plated contacts, ensuring optimal signal transmission. The design cleverly hides all cables above the base-mounted XLR connector, maintaining a sleek and professional appearance.

This microphone system requires 48V phantom power, and its flexible design allows for the microphone head to be positioned anywhere from 1.5 ft. (0.45m) to 7 ft. (2.13m) above floor level. This adaptability makes it suitable for a variety of recording scenarios.

Despite its robust features, the total weight of the microphone system, including the metal base, is a manageable 14.6 lbs. (6.62kg). This makes the Earthworks FlexWand FW730 a versatile and portable solution for high-definition audio recording.