EARTHWORKS AUDIO M30 Measurement Microphone User Manual

EARTHWORKS AUDIO M30 Measurement Microphone

Thank you for purchasing the Earthworks M30 Measurement Microphone

YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES

• 1 Earthworks M30
• 1 Microphone Clip
• 1 Calibration Adapter
• 1 Calibration Chart
• 1 Frequency Response Data Sheet (Available Upon Registering Your M30)

GETTING STARTED
The M30 is a condenser microphone with active electronics. This means:

• Its output level will be naturally higher than many of the dynamic microphones that it may be replacing. It is not uncommon to need to reduce gain if you were previously using a dynamic microphone’s
• You will need to engage phantom power on your interface or preamp. Pro Tip: It’s always a good idea to plug in a condenser microphone while phantom power is off and the channel is muted. After engaging phantom power, give the microphone a short time to settle before unmuting.

PROPER MAINTENANCE
To guarantee your microphone provides years of performance, follow these guidelines

• Never attempt to disassemble the microphone – it cannot be opened.
• Avoid extreme heat and condensing humidity. Allow the microphone to warm up when bringing it in from the cold.
• Rough handling may damage the microphone even if no markings are visible.
• When not in use, keep the microphone in its case.

IMPORTANT NOTICES
The small tip on many of our microphones allows them to capture the highest frequencies of your sound. Please be gentle and considerate when handling the microphones with these tips. (Microphones such as the SR314 and SR40V shield the tip within their capsule, and are thus more durable.)

The M30 meets or exceeds ANSI Type 1 requirements.

The microphone is calibrated at the factory at 1 kHz (independent of any frequency weighting).

Earthworks recommends re-calibration every five (5) years.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter issues while using your Earthworks Audio microphone, please make sure that

• Your microphone is connected to an active power supply.
• Phantom power is being supplied to the microphone.
• Your microphone and XLR cable are well connected.
• The microphone is positioned at an appropriate distance from the sound source.
• External noise in your recording environment is kept to a minimum.
• Your recording space is at room temperature and free of dust.

If your issue persists after checking, please contact us via our website.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency Response
  3Hz to 30kHz

• Polar Pattern
  Omnidirectional

• Sensitivity
  34mV/Pa (Typical)

• Power Requirements
  24-48V Phantom, 10mA

• Peak Acoustic Input
  140dB SPL

• Output
  XLR-3

• Output Impedance
  600, balanced between pins 2 & 3

• Noise
  20dB SPL (A weighted)

• Dimensions
  9 x .860 in. (229 x 22 mm)

• Weight
  5lb (225g)

WARRANTY

All Earthworks® products carry a limited warranty (parts and labor). Please register your warranty at: earthworksaudio.com/ register. If you have any problems with your Earthworks products, please contact our warranty/repair department by email at: service@earthworksaudio.com.

NOTE: This warranty only applies to Earthworks microphones purchased brand new. For microphones purchased/received second-hand, please contact us via our website.

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References

• Earthworks Audio — Home
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