Earthworks SR20LS Low-Sensitivity Bass Drum Condenser Microphone
Brand
Earthworks Audio
Looking for tight, powerful kick drum sounds without clipping or boomy low-end mud? The Earthworks SR20LS (Low Sensitivity) is a precision cardioid condenser microphone custom-engineered specifically to capture the massive dynamic impact and deep punch of bass drums.
Revolutionize your low-end capture with the Earthworks SR20LS Low-Sensitivity Cardioid Condenser Bass Drum Microphone. Do not be fooled by its sleek, compact profile—this powerhouse microphone is engineered to handle extreme sound pressure levels while delivering the deepest sub-bass lows and the crispest beater attacks imaginable, making it an essential asset for stage and studio drum sessions.
Why Choose the Earthworks SR20LS Bass Drum Microphone?
Traditional dynamic kick drum mics often sound muddy, sluggish, or overly boomy when pushed hard. The Earthworks SR20LS changes the paradigm by combining a lightning-fast condenser capsule with a low-sensitivity design tailored specifically for high-SPL instruments. It features a remarkably gentle proximity effect, meaning you can place the microphone close to or inside the kick drum port to capture immense weight without muddying up your mix. The result is a punchy, ultra-defined low-end footprint that cuts straight through dense arrangements.
Key Performance Features
- Massive SPL Handling: Built to withstand up to 150 dB SPL without flinching or distorting, easily managing high-pressure environments like heavy kick drums or loud percussion.
- Lightning-Fast Impulse Response: Offers the fastest transient response of any bass drum microphone on the market, translating every rapid kick stroke with pinpoint accuracy.
- Controlled Proximity Effect: Specially tuned low-sensitivity capsule prevents unwanted boominess, ensuring clean, natural lows and crisp high-frequency detail.
- Uniform Cardioid Polar Pattern: Rejects unwanted stage noise, bleed from adjacent toms, and cymbals to keep your kick drum isolated and focused.
- Bulletproof Stainless Steel Build: Machined out of solid, high-grade stainless steel components designed to survive the grueling demands of professional touring.
Technical Specifications
| Microphone Type | Low-Sensitivity Cardioid Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Sensitivity | 3mV/Pa (-50 dBV/Pa) |
| Max Acoustic Input | 150 dB SPL |
| Self-Noise | 20 dB SPL equivalent (A-weighted) |
| Power Requirements | 24–48V Phantom Power, 10mA |
| Output Impedance | 200Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3) |
| Minimum Output Load | 1000Ω between pins 2 & 3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | Length: 7.57" (192mm) x Diameter: 0.86" (22mm); Weight: 0.36 lbs (164g) |
Ideal Applications
Engineered for professional drummers, live sound engineers, and recording studios across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, the Earthworks SR20LS delivers unmatched transient speed, massive headroom, and studio-quality low-frequency focus to make your kick drum anchor every mix.
| Brands | Earthworks Audio |
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