SR40

Common name: Earthworks Audio SR40

Production Status: In production

The Earthworks SR40 is a multi-purpose instrument microphone designed for live performance and studio recording environments. The SR40 is designed to seamlessly transition from tracking vocals in the studio to miking acoustic guitar onstage and everything in between. The SR40’s near-perfect cardioid polar pattern is consistent across all frequencies, simplifying mic placement, ensuring more gain before feedback and virtually eliminating phasing issues when using multiple microphones. The extended frequency response from 20 Hz – 40 kHz reproduces sound with more depth and accuracy, especially for those instruments that include more high frequency overtones. It can handle sound pressure levels of up to 139 dB without distortion. Its on-axis response provides maximum articulation up to 90 degrees off-axis, while rejecting off-axis noise and feedback from ambiance, surrounding instruments and nearby stage monitors thanks to its more than 30 dB of rear rejection. The microphone is equally at home miking acoustic guitar, brass, woodwinds, drums, guitar amp, vocals and more.