Earthworks C30/HC-W Hanging Hypercardioid Choir Microphone – White
Brand
Earthworks Audio
Looking for pristine, high-definition choir reinforcement with exceptional gain-before-feedback and tight directional isolation? The Earthworks C30/HC-W is a premium hanging hypercardioid condenser choir microphone designed for houses of worship, concert halls, and auditorium installations, featuring a durable low-profile white finish.
Capture pristine, uncolored choral arrangements and orchestral performances from above with maximum rear rejection and a clean, architectural finish using the Earthworks C30/HC-W High-Definition Hypercardioid Hanging Choir Microphone in White. Designed specifically for high-ceiling sanctuaries, performing arts centers, and theater stages, this professional hanging condenser mic combines an extended frequency response with a tight hypercardioid pattern to eliminate stage bleed and blend seamlessly into white ceilings.
Why Choose the Earthworks C30/HC-W?
Miking large ensembles or choirs overhead often introduces phase issues, muddy acoustics, and feedback risks due to distant placement. The Earthworks C30/HC-W 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 White Architectural Finish: Features a clean white finish designed to blend seamlessly into white overhead ceilings and architectural elements, disappearing completely 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-W delivers unmatched vocal articulation, high feedback rejection, and a discreet white aesthetic that blends effortlessly into bright ceilings.
| Brands | Earthworks Audio |
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