Description
The Earthworks SR20 brings studio-grade accuracy to live sound reinforcement, built around an electret condenser capsule with a precisely engineered cardioid polar pattern. Its true selling point is off-axis consistency: Earthworks’ patented cardioid design keeps the front hemisphere response remarkably even, staying flatter at 90 degrees than most competitors manage on-axis. That translates to cleaner rejection of monitor spill and room ambiance, and more usable gain before feedback creeps in.
Vocals stay intelligible and natural whether a singer is dead-center or working the edges of the pattern, and the SR20 avoids the boomy proximity effect common to close-mic’d performances — warmth without mud. Its windscreen assembly is also designed to tame plosive pops. Remove that windscreen, though, and the mic’s response widens for broader pickup, suited to background vocalists, choirs, or ensemble sources.
With a maximum SPL rating of 145dB, the SR20 doesn’t flinch at loud sources, making it a solid pick for close-micing instruments too — piano, acoustic guitar, drums, brass, and woodwinds all benefit from its detail retrieval and low coloration.
- Patented near-perfect cardioid pattern with uniform off-axis response
- Warm, controlled low end even up close, with pop-resistant windscreen design
- Removable windscreen unlocks a wider pickup pattern for instruments or group vocals
- Handles up to 145dB SPL without losing clarity
- Versatile across stage, studio, houses of worship, and presentation settings
This particular unit was used briefly for in-store demonstration purposes but is otherwise in full working order.
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