Earthworks C30/HC-B Hanging Hypercardioid Choir Microphone – Black
Brand
Earthworks Audio
Looking for pristine, high-definition choir reinforcement with exceptional gain-before-feedback and tight directional isolation? The Earthworks C30/HC-B is a premium hanging hypercardioid condenser choir microphone designed for houses of worship, concert halls, and auditorium installations, featuring a durable low-profile black finish.
Capture pristine, uncolored choral arrangements and orchestral performances from above with maximum rear rejection using the Earthworks C30/HC-B High-Definition Hypercardioid Hanging Choir Microphone in Black. Designed specifically for high-ceiling architectural installations, houses of worship, and theater stages, this professional hanging condenser mic combines an extended frequency response with a tight hypercardioid pattern to eliminate stage bleed and deliver unified vocal clarity.
Why Choose the Earthworks C30/HC-B?
Miking large ensembles or choirs overhead often introduces phase issues, muddy acoustics, and feedback risks due to distant placement. The Earthworks C30/HC-B solves these challenges by combining a high-definition condenser capsule with an integrated 4-inch mini-gooseneck for pinpoint physical aiming. Its narrow hypercardioid polar pattern provides over 30dB of rear attenuation, ensuring exceptional gain-before-feedback and total isolation from ambient room noise while making large groups sound like a single, cohesive voice without individual spotlighting.
Key Performance Features
- Tight Hypercardioid Directivity: Delivers exceptional rear and side rejection, maximizing gain-before-feedback and blocking unwanted stage wash or ambient room acoustics.
- Extended 20Hz to 30kHz Frequency Response: Captures the rich breath, harmonic detail, and delicate air of choral performances with stunning transparency.
- Integrated Mini-Gooseneck: Features a discreet 4-inch flexible extension right above the capsule, allowing precise physical orientation toward your ensemble.
- High SPL Handling: Safely accommodates up to 139 dB SPL, easily managing dynamic musical crescendos and powerful vocal swells without distortion.
- Canare® Star Quad Cable: Comes equipped with an attached 30-foot (9.14m) braided shielding cable engineered to resist twisting and kinking from environmental temperature and humidity shifts.
- Discreet Low-Profile Aesthetics: Features a sleek black finish designed to blend seamlessly into overhead architectural elements and disappear from the audience's view.
Technical Specifications
| Microphone Type | Hanging Condenser Microphone |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 30kHz |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) |
| Max Acoustic Input | 139 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 16 dB SPL equivalent (A-weighted) |
| Power Requirements | 24–48V Phantom Power, 10mA |
| Output Impedance | 65Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3) |
| Included Cable | 30 ft (9.14m) Canare Star Quad with tinned leads |
| Dimensions & Weight | Length: 12.75" (324mm) x Diameter: 0.86" (22mm); Weight: 0.22 lbs (100g) |
Ideal Applications
Engineered for professional houses of worship, performing arts theaters, auditoriums, symphony halls, and architectural overhead installations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, the Earthworks C30/HC-B delivers unmatched vocal articulation, high feedback rejection, and discreet visual style.
| Brands | Earthworks Audio |
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