Earthworks QTC50 50kHz Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
Brand
Earthworks Audio
Looking for unmatched high-resolution audio capture and ultrasonic detail for critical studio recording and acoustic measurement? The Earthworks QTC50 (Quiet Time Coherent) is a flagship 50kHz omnidirectional condenser microphone engineered for high-sample-rate recording, orchestral capture, and delicate sound sources.
Experience the absolute peak of high-resolution acoustic capture and ultrasonic fidelity with the Earthworks QTC50 50kHz Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone. As the flagship model in Earthworks' acclaimed Quiet Time-Coherent (QTC) series, this precision free-field microphone is meticulously engineered to reproduce delicate sources, complex room environments, and intricate micro-dynamics with absolute transparency and zero phase anomalies.
Why Choose the Earthworks QTC50?
Recording ultra-quiet sources or capturing complex spatial details often exposes the bandwidth and transient limitations of conventional studio microphones. The Earthworks QTC50 overcomes these barriers by uniting an exceptionally low self-noise floor with a ruler-flat, time-coherent frequency response extending up to an astounding 50kHz. Its near-perfect omnidirectional polar pattern remains uniform across all frequencies, ensuring that spatial cues, depth, and overtones are preserved authentically without low-frequency proximity buildup or coloration.
Key Performance Features
- Flagship 3Hz to 50kHz Frequency Response: Delivers a smooth, extended linear response that captures deep sub-bass characteristics alongside pristine ultrasonic air and detail.
- Quiet Source Specialization: Engineered with a low self-noise floor to excel at capturing delicate sounds like acoustic guitars, strings, woodwinds, and distant room acoustics.
- Time-Coherent Phase Accuracy: Eliminates high and low-frequency phase errors that cause transient smearing, ensuring total time-domain realism.
- True Omnidirectional Directivity: Flawless 360-degree pickup consistency maintains uniform audio capture regardless of capsule orientation.
- Lightning-Fast Impulse Response: Rapidly tracks explosive transients and subtle dynamic shifts instantly without lag.
- High SPL Headroom: Safely manages up to 140 dB SPL, offering surprising versatility for close-miking percussion and high-output instruments.
Technical Specifications
| Microphone Type | Quiet Time-Coherent Condenser (Omni) |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 3Hz – 50kHz (+1/-3 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 34 mV/Pa (-29 dBV/Pa) |
| Max Acoustic Input | 140 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 20 dB SPL equivalent (A-weighted) |
| Power Requirements | 24–48V Phantom Power, 10mA |
| Output Impedance | 65Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Length: 9.0" (229mm) x Diameter: 0.86" (22mm); Weight: 0.5 lbs (225g) |
Ideal Applications
Tailored for acoustic purists, classical recording spaces, scoring stages, and professional studios across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, the Earthworks QTC50 provides peerless spatial realism, ultrasonic transparency, and ultimate uncolored sound reproduction for orchestral tracking, grand pianos, and delicate acoustic ensembles.
| Brands | Earthworks Audio |
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