Earthworks SR20 Cardioid Vocal High Definition Microphone, 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Response, 65 Ohms Output Impedance

The Earthworks SR20 is a directional pre-polarized condenser microphone with a first-order cardioid pickup pattern directly coupled to a dedicated wideband, low output impedance transformer less preamplifier. The SR20 requires a standard 48V Phantom Power supply. It features a flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz, fast impulse response, very low handling noise, uniform polar pattern and high SPL handling capabilities. It provides excellent uncolored rejection of sounds arriving off-axis. The SR20 is protected by U.S Patent No. 6,091,829 .

Applications
Earthworks SR20 is easy to operate. Connect the microphone to a microphone preamplifier supplying 48V phantom power using a standard XLR microphone cable. Allow up to one minute for the microphone to settle. Plugging in the microphone "hot" will not damage the microphone and is actually preferred for faster settling. It is normal phantom powered mic to "pop" when plugged in or powered up. Mute the signal to speakers or headphones when phantom power is first applied.

The SR20 is designed for vocals and incorporates a screw-on windscreen. It will accurately capture a voice with the same precision up to 90deg. off-axis. This means the same pristine sound quality is available at the front and side of the microphone. Up close the SR20 is warm, not "boomy", while its unique windscreen assembly eliminates the popping of P's. Its uniform polar response will provide more gain before feedback than other mics. Make sure to bring the mixer's gain down before plugging the SR20 in for the first time as it has much higher output than dynamic mics.

To remove the windscreen un screw it from the main body. Without the windscreen the SR20 becomes a versatile instrument mic, outstanding for piano, guitar, drums, bass, woodwinds and other instruments.

Care of Microphones
Avoid touching the front protective screen and never attempt to disassemble the microphone. Avoid extreme heat and condensing humidity. Allow the microphone to warm up in the case when bringing it in from the cold weather. Rough handling may damage the micro- phone even if no visible marks are left. When not in use keep the SR20 in its case.