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OmnidirectionalEarthworks Precision Audio QTC40

MSRP: $1,295 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Earthworks Precision Audio QTC40

Description

Earthworks QTC40 is an omnidirectional (pressure) prepolarized condenser microphone directly coupled to a dedicated wideband, low output impedance preamplifier. The QTC40 requires a standard 48V phantom power supply. It features an extended linear free-field frequency response from 4Hz to 40kHz (Fig. 2), extremely fast impulse response (Fig. 3), low self-noise, very low handling noise, uniform polar pattern, and high SPL handling capabilities. It exhibits no proximity effect. Each microphone is delivered with its own calibration chart providing the individually measured frequency response curve. A mounting clip is included with the microphone.

The QTC40 is designed for recording quieter sources such as vocals, strings, woodwinds, and distant-miked orchestras or choirs. For classical location recording a matched pair will provide spectacular results.

This is Earthworks’ most popular microphone.

The QTC40 is also available as a matched pair, shipped in a cherry wood box (model QTC40mp).

The Earthworks Precision Audio QTC40 is also known as: QTC1.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (4 Hz - 40,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a n/a 142 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
225g (7.94oz) 229mm (9.02'') 22mm (0.87'')
    Power Specifications
    • Requires Phantom Power
    • Phantom voltage: 40 V, 10mAv

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