Earthworks QTC40 Omni Microphone for Quiet Sources

About: Earthworks QTC40 Omni 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.

The Earthworks QTC40 eliminates the gap between form and functionality, revealing levels of realism you didn’t think possible. From the rich, mid lows to the clear, luscious highs, sacrifices in sound are a thing of the past with the QTC40 condenser.

Detail in Every Direction

Its near-perfect omnidirectional polar pattern is uniform across all specified frequencies, letting the microphone capture rich and consistent detail at any position around the capsule.

Perfectly Balanced

With an extended 3Hz – 40kHz ruler-flat frequency response (with no frequencies exaggerated or attenuated) the result is a more accurate representation of the original sound.

Massive Headroom

With an SPL rating of 140dB, the QTC40 has plenty of headroom. And with no proximity effect, you can get it as close as you want to the sound source.

Professional products designed with professionals in mind

In audio, our perception of what feels real and natural is incredibly sensitive to resolution in the time domain. In particular, the level of detail present in the initial transient is responsible for much of our sense of content, meaning, and frequency balance. This includes defining attributes like “timbre”, “texture”, and “air”. Earthworks’ blazingly fast technology ensures that every performance sounds like life.

The Earthworks QTC40 Omnidirectional Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:

• Perfect for recording quieter sources such as strings and woodwind
• Delivers spectacular results for classical location recordings
• Incredible transient response
• Near-perfect omnidirectional polar pattern
• Proprietary Class A amplifier circuit
• SPL rating of 140dB gives plenty of headroom
• Ideal for distance miked orchestras
• Stainless steel construction
• Requires 24 to 48-Volt phantom power
• Handcrafted and assembled in the USA
• Built to last

Specifications

• FREQUENCY RESPONSE - 3Hz – 40kHz ±1dB
• POLAR PATTERN - Omnidirectional
• SENSITIVITY - 34mV/Pa (-29dBV/Pa)
• POWER REQUIREMENTS - 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
• PEAK ACOUSTIC INPUT - 140dB SPL
• OUTPUT - XLR (pin 2+)
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE - 65Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3)
• MIN OUTPUT LOAD - 600Ω between pins 2 & 3
• SELF NOISE - 20dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
• DIMENSIONS L x D - 229mm x 22mm (9.0 x .860 inches)
• WEIGHT - 0.5 lb. (225g)