Earthworks SR30 User Guide

SR30
Pin 1
“Shield”
Pin 2
“+”
Pin 3
“-”
Description
The Earthworks SR30 is a directional pre-polarized con-
denser microphone with a rst-order cardioid pickup
pattern directly coupled to a dedicated wideband, low
output impedance transformerless preamplier. The
SR30 requires a standard 24-48V Phantom Power sup-
ply. It features a at frequency response from 30Hz to
30kHz, fast impulse response, very low handling noise,
uniform polar pattern, and high SPL handling capabili-
ties. It provides excellent uncolored rejection of sounds
arriving off-axis.
Each microphone is delivered with its own calibration
chart providing the individually measured frequency re-
sponse curve. A mounting clip is included with the mi-
crophone.
Applications
The Earthworks SR30 is easy to operate. Connect the
microphone to a microphone preamplier supplying 24-
48V phantom power using a standard XLR microphone
cable. Please allow up to one minute for the microphone
to settle. Plugging in the microphone “hot” (phantom
power already present at the input) will not damage the
microphone, and is actually preferred for faster settling.
It is normal for any phantom powered mic to “pop” when
plugged in or powered up. Make sure to mute the signal
to speakers or headphones when phantom power is rst
applied.
The excellent performance characteristics of the SR30
make it ideal for a wide range of applications. In the
studio or on stage the SR30 is an ideal choice for a va-
riety of instruments including sax, ute, trumpet, guitar,
piano, and percussion. It is superior for choir because
it doesn’t spotlight. Rather, it picks up an entire section
with no hot spots. The SR30 is popular among concert
tapers because of its open uncolored sound and among
jazz enthusiasts for its ability to capture explosive per-
formances while retaining the subtle nuances of artistic
expression.
This microphone has no removable parts.
Care of Microphone
The Earthworks SR30 microphone is a precision instru-
ment designed and built to provide years of top perfor-
mance. Following these simple rules will help to protect
your investment in the SR30:
Avoid touching the front protective screen.
Never attempt to disassemble the microphone –
it cannot be opened.
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 microphone even
if no visible marks are left.
When not in use keep the SR30 in its case.
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XLR Output Connector Assignment of SR30
Specications
Frequency response: 100Hz to 30kHz
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 20mV/Pa (-34dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements: 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
Peak Acoustic Input: 139dB SPL
Output: XLR-3
Output Impedance: 65Ω, balanced between pins 2 & 3
Minimum Load: 600Ω btw. pins 2 & 3
Noise: 16dB, A equivalent
Dimensions L x D: 229 x 22 mm (9 x .860 in.)
Weight: 225g (.5lb)
Impulse Response of SR30 (typical)
Polar Response of SR30 (typical)
Frequency Response of SR30 (typical)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

Earthworks SR30 Specifications

Frequency and Sensitivity

frequency response	30Hz-30kHz ±1.5dB
sensitivity	10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
polar pattern	Cardioid

Power Requirements

power requirements	48V Phantom, 10mA
peak acoustic input	145dB SPL
output impedance	100Ω balanced

Physical Characteristics

dimensions	9 x .860 in. (229 x 22 mm)
weight	.5lb (225g)
output	XLR-3