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Earthworks SR69
Photo: Earthworks, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

Earthworks

Earthworks SR69

Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser vocal and instrument mic, transformerless, with a foam windscreen; later sold as the SR20

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
22 dB(A)
Max SPL
145 dB SPL
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. "SR69 Frequency Response", "15cm"; relative dB. Room and smoothing not stated; a grey band shows the "Normal production range". Solid line, "Typical response", "WINDSCREEN OFF".

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa). "10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)".p. 1
Self-noise22 dB(A). "22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)".
Max SPL145 dB SPL, into a 5 kohm load. "Max acoustic input: 145db SPL with 5k ohm load".
Rated load impedance600 ohm, minimum, between pins 2 and 3
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz, ±2 dB at 6 inches; "to beyond 20kHz". "50Hz to beyond 20kHz ±2dB @6 inches".
Poweringphantom 48 V. "48V Phantom, 10mA".
Current draw10 mA
ConnectorXLR-3 male (pin 2 hot). "XLR (Pin 2+)".
Weight135 g. "135g (.3lb)".
Dimensions230 × 22 mm. Length x diameter: "230mm x 22mm (9” x .860”)".
FinishColours, among them Crimson ("the Crimson 69") and black. "The colors are stunning, especially the Crimson 69"; the photos show a crimson and a black mic.
Peak output voltage3 V into 1 kohm, 10 V into 5 kohm
Character (Earthworks)No presence peak; a little bass warmth close up; uncoloured off-axis rejection; well protected from popping, low handling noise
Applications (Earthworks)Vocals; choir, guitars, horns, flute, drums and percussion (kick drum and hand drums); speech: radio, churches, civic meetings

Documents

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