TC K Omnidirectional Microphone Owner's Manual: Technical Support

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Technical Support

Should you have any questions regarding your


TC30K microphone please contact us:
Earthworks, Inc.
e-mail: [email protected] 37 Wilton Rd. TC30K Omnidirectional Microphone
phone: 1-603-654-6427 (9a.m. – 5p.m. ET) Milford, NH 03055 USA
Phone: 1-603-654-6427
Owner’s Manual
For warranty and product return/exchange
Fax: 1-603-654-6107
information please refer to the back of the
http://www.EarthworksAudio.com
enclosed Calibration Chart.

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recording rehearsals and performances. It has
Description no handling noise, no proximity effect, and is
Earthworks TC30K is an omnidirectional very forgiving in terms of placement.
(pressure) prepolarized condenser microphone This microphone has no removable parts.
directly coupled to a dedicated wideband, low
output impedance preamplifier. The TC30K Care of Microphones
requires a standard 48V phantom power supply. Earthworks TC30K microphone is a Fig. 1. XLR Output Connector Assignment of TC30K
It features a linear free-field frequency response precision instrument designed and built to
from 9Hz to 30kHz (Fig. 2), fast impulse provide years of top performance. Following
response (Fig. 3), very low handling noise, uni- these simple rules will help to protect your
form polar pattern, and very high SPL handling investment in the TC30K:
capabilities. It exhibits no proximity effect. • Avoid touching the front protective screen.
Each microphone is delivered with its own • Never attempt to disassemble the
calibration chart providing the individually microphone – it cannot be opened.
measured frequency response curve. A • Avoid extreme heat and condensing
mounting clip is included with the microphone. humidity. Allow the microphone to warm up Fig. 2. Frequency Response (Typical) of TC30K
in the case when bringing it in from the cold
Applications weather. Rough handling may damage the
Earthworks TC30K is easy to operate. microphone even if no visible marks are left.
Connect the microphone to a microphone • When not in use keep the TC30K in its case
preamplifier supplying 48V phantom power
using a standard XLR microphone cable. Please Specifications
allow up to one minute for the microphone to settle.
Frequency response: 9Hz to 30kHz +1/-3dB
Plugging in the microphone “hot” (phantom
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional (Fig. 4)
power already present at the input) will not
Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (Typical)
damage the microphone, and is actually
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA Fig. 3. Impulse Response (Typical) of TC30K
preferred for faster settling. It is normal for any
Peak Acoustic Input: 150dB SPL
phantom powered mic to “pop” when plugged
Output: XLR (Fig. 1)
in or powered up. Make sure to mute the signal
to speakers or headphones when phantom Output Impedance: 100Ω, balanced
power is first applied. (50Ω ea. pin 2 & 3)
The TC30K is an excellent general-purpose Minimum Load: 600Ω btw. pins 2 & 3
omni. It is an ideal choice for close-miking Noise: 27dBA equivalent
louder sources like guitar, bass, piano, horns, Dimensions L x D 229 x 22 mm
and percussion. The TC30K is very popular for (9 x .860 in.)
drum overheads. It is incredibly clean and Weight: 225g (.5lb)
distortion-free up to 150dB SPL while Fig. 4. Polar Response (Typical) of TC30K, 1dB/div.
simultaneously capturing subtle details. Its fast, Compliant
clean impulse performance yields remarkably Specifications are subject to change without
transparent sound. The TC30K is an excellent notice.
room mic for ambiance in the studio and for

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