Earthworks FMR720/HC Rigid-Center Hypercardioid Podium Microphone
Brand
Earthworks Audio
Looking for maximum height reach, studio-grade speech intelligibility, and tight directional noise rejection for tall podiums or deep conference tables? The Earthworks FMR720/HC FlexMic Rigid is an extra-long 27-inch hypercardioid condenser gooseneck microphone featuring a rigid center shaft with flexible gooseneck sections at the top and bottom, designed for houses of worship, corporate boardrooms, government council chambers, and large auditoriums.
Combine a commanding rigid architectural profile with crystal-clear speech intelligibility and maximum feedback suppression for extra-large lecterns and executive pulpits using the Earthworks FMR720/HC 28-Inch Hypercardioid Rigid-Body Podium Microphone. Engineered with a sturdy straight stem and an adjustable top joint, this professional gooseneck microphone is purpose-built for high-end government chambers, corporate boardrooms, and grand cathedrals requiring maximum reach and a clean, professional vertical line.
Why Choose the Earthworks FMR720/HC?
Grand podiums, presidential lecterns, and deep conference tables often demand a microphone that maintains a rigid, professional upright appearance while still allowing precise directional aiming over extended distances. The FMR720/HC meets this need by utilizing a stiff 28-inch main shaft coupled with an articulated top joint, delivering clean aesthetics alongside effortless capsule alignment. Its tight hypercardioid polar pattern offers exceptional rear rejection to block room reflections and ambient noise, while its advanced high-definition condenser capsule ensures that every spoken word is delivered with pristine clarity and natural tone.
Key Performance Features
- Extra-Long Rigid Stem with Flexible Top Joint: Features a sturdy 28-inch straight body for a clean, elegant vertical profile on large furniture, complemented by an adjustable top section for pinpoint capsule positioning.
- Tight Hypercardioid Directivity: Delivers maximum rear and side rejection to prevent feedback and isolate the speaker's voice in acoustically challenging rooms.
- Speech-Optimized Frequency Response: Tuned flat from 50Hz to 20kHz (±2 dB at 6 inches) to deliver crystal-clear articulation and natural proximity control.
- Wide Off-Axis Acceptance: Allows speakers to address the microphone from above, below, or up to 90 degrees to the sides while maintaining pristine sound quality and volume.
- Extreme SPL Handling: Safely manages up to 145 dB SPL, making it virtually impossible to overload even when used by powerful, dynamic speakers.
- Advanced RFI Shielding: Built with strict RF immunity to block interference from mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, and wireless transmission devices.
Technical Specifications
| Microphone Type | Rigid-Body Podium / Gooseneck Condenser Microphone |
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| Polar Pattern | Hypercardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz – 20kHz (±2 dB at 6 inches / 15 cm) |
| Sensitivity | 10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV/Pa) |
| Max Acoustic Input | 145 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 22 dB SPL equivalent (A-weighted) |
| Power Requirements | 48V Phantom Power, 10mA |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω balanced (50Ω each on pins 2 & 3) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Length: 28.3" (720mm) x Diameter: 0.86" (22mm); Weight: 0.4 lbs (181g) |
Ideal Applications
Engineered for government assembly halls, presidential presentation stages, university lecture theaters, large conference rooms, and cathedrals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, the Earthworks FMR720/HC delivers uncompromised speech clarity, bulletproof feedback rejection, and a straight, professional aesthetic profile for grand-scale installations.
| Brands | Earthworks Audio |
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