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Let NAMM 2012 Begin!

January 18th, 2012

We have arrived in Anaheim for The NAMM Show 2012 and can’t wait for the show to open tomorrow morning! You can visit the Earthworks booth at NAMM 2012 in Hall A, Booth 6290, January 19-22, 2012.

We’re really excited to have David Morgan, FOH for James Taylor, in the booth on Saturday. He’ll be available to answer questions about the different Earthworks microphones he has used on tour with James Taylor. He has a lot of experience with many of our microphones, from the SR40V to the PM40 and everything in between, and can speak to the challenges he faces in his work as a Front of House Engineer and how Earthworks microphones have worked for him. David has also written reviews on Earthworks microphones, including the PianoMic and the Drum FullKit.

We have several talented pianists scheduled to perform on a $235,000 custom Ravenscroft piano in the booth on Friday and Saturday (see times below). The Model 220 Custom Piano will be miked with an Earthworks PM40 for visitors to listen to at a listening station in the booth. Earthworks has many talented endorsement artists who will be stopping by the booth throughout the show. To find out who will be in the booth and when, stop by the booth or follow @earthworksaudio on Twitter for updates.

Schedule

Friday, January 20

11:00 – 11:30 — Songwriter, composer and pianist James Raymond will be performing on the Ravenscroft Piano

2:00 – 3:00 — Arranger, composer, producer and pianist Randy Waldman will be performing on the Ravenscroft Piano

Saturday, January 21

10:00 – 6:00 — David Morgan, FOH for James Taylor, will be at the booth and available to answer questions about the Earthworks microphones he uses on the James Taylor tours

11:00 – 12:00 — Composer, arranger and pianist Dave Grusin will be performing on the Ravenscroft Piano

For more info on Earthworks at NAMM: http://www.earthworksaudio.com/media-room/namm2012/

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What Earthworks microphone is right for you?

January 12th, 2012

Not sure which Earthworks microphone is right for you?

Check out the link below to find out which Earthworks microphones are best for different application, as well as the polar patterns available in the microphones from each series.

Microphone Application Guide

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Earthworks SR20 Giveaway

November 28th, 2011

After getting an October Nor’easter, we knew it was going to be a long winter here in New England. So, to brighten things up here and afar, we are giving away one of the newly redesigned and highly versatile SR20 microphones to one of our Facebook Fans. We love all of the comments, likes, interactions and photos shared with us on Facebook, and this is our way to say thanks.

The Prize: The Redesigned SR20

As a vocal microphone, the Earthworks SR20 accurately captures voice at 6 inches with a bit more bass warmth available if you move closer. It has no presence peak, only natural, easy-to-use, on-axis pick up, and uncolored off-axis rejection. It has low handling noise and is well protected from popping of P’s. As with other Earthworks mics, you will find you need less EQ because it sounds great just as it is.

Removing the windscreen assembly reveals it’s alternate persona. The Earthworks SR20 effortlessly captures a wide range of real acoustic sources, like choir, guitar, mandolin, banjo, accordion, horns and flute, but especially drums and other percussion. For acoustic guitar and all stringed instruments the Earthworks SR20 sounds perfect at 6 inches and yet provides enough gain before feedback to let it cut through the mix.

Enter here: facebook.com/earthworksaudio

Good luck and happy holidays!

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Coldplay World Tour Uses Earthworks Microphones

November 23rd, 2011

Milford, NH – November 23, 2011 – Coldplay’s current massive world tour is using a number of Earthworks microphones. Their live sound engineer Dan Green recently auditioned a number of Earthworks microphones from UK distributor Unity Audio, specifically for drummer Will Champion’s kit.

“Since moving to the Earthworks drum microphones my drum sound has really expanded. The transient response of these microphones is incredible. Before I used to rely on transient enhancing plug-ins to get a similar sound, now it is all from the SR40 overheads. One of the other benefits of the new DP30/C periscope microphones are their new very rugged flexible arms, this gives me so many options on placement. They are a great addition to any Studio recording or Live performance.” Dan Green – Coldplay FOH engineer.

The full complement of drum microphones includes, SR40MP (matched pair) for overheads, SR30/HC for kick and hi-hat, including the Earthworks KickPad™ for the kick mic, 5x DP30/C drum periscope mics for snare top & bottom, and all toms.

Dan also took the opportunity to test Earthworks new SR40V hand held condenser and ordered several for backing vocals and the industry standard M30 measurement microphone for analysing PA systems.

Coldplay’s use of Earthworks drum microphones now is in addition to other international artists such as Steve Gadd, Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), and The Killers.

Earthworks offers complete drum mic kits with the 3-piece DK25 and DK50 Series for live or recording, as well as the CMK CloseMic™ Series and DFK Drum FullKit™. Any of these microphones can also be purchased individually. The small diaphragm Earthworks microphones boast the flattest frequency and fastest transient response available, coupled with an unrivalled 15 year warranty.

UK DISTRIBUTION BY UNITY AUDIO LTD

www.unityaudio.co.uk

www.earthworksaudio.com

Tags: coldplay, dp30/c, sr30/hc, sr40, sr40v
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Earthworks SR40V Vocal Microphone Nominated for 2011 TEC Award

November 17th, 2011

Milford, NH, November 17, 2011 – Earthworks Microphones’ SR40V Vocal Microphone, has been nominated for a 2011 Technical Excellence & Creativity Award in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement, Microphone Technology/Sound Reinforcement.

The world’s first high definition vocal microphone, the hand-tuned and tested Earthworks SR40V delivers extreme clarity and the broadest flat frequency response, as well as the highest levels of feedback resistance available in any condenser vocal microphone. The result is an uncolored high gain vocal microphone with benchmark levels of clarity and resistance to feedback.

The SR40V stays true to the Earthworks foundation of reproducing your sound with the ultimate clarity and faithfulness, from the subtlest nuances of soulful blues, jazz and folk singers to a stinging 145db blast of rock ‘n’ roll emotion. Featuring revolutionary circuitry for flawless sonic performance and a unique blend of balance and precision machining, the SR40V represents the pinnacle of technology and aesthetics in microphone design.

The 27^th Annual TEC Awards, presented by the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio and NAMM, will be held on January 20, 2012 at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The TEC Awards was established in 1985 to honor outstanding achievement in professional audio production and product innovation. Winners will be determined by members of professional audio and sound production organizations, through online voting conducted by an independent company. Voting takes place from November 1^st through 30^th.

The winners of the 27th Annual TEC Awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held Friday evening, January 20, 2012, at the Anaheim Hilton as a special highlight of the NAMM Show, the leading international music products trade show.

The SR40V, as well as microphones from the rest of the Earthworks lineup, is handmade and expertly tuned to sonic perfection in our Milford, New Hampshire facility and comes with an unrivaled 15 year warranty.

For additional information, visit the company online at www.earthworksaudio.com.

Tags: sr40v, sr40v tec
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Earthworks & Modern Drummer Team Up for DP30/C Giveaway

November 3rd, 2011

To celebrate the redesign of our DP30/C Drum Periscope microphone, we have teamed up with Modern Drummer to give away 3 prizes for the month of November. The contest runs from November 1, 2011 – December 2, 2011.

First Prize: DP30/C Drum Periscope microphone with RM1 RimMount™ worth $1288

Earthworks DP30/C on Tom

Second Prize: LP1530 LevelPad™ worth $149

Third Prize: KP1 KickPad™ worth $139

Enter to win here: www.moderndrummer.com/site/2011/11/win-an-earthworks-microphone/

The winner will be announced in December.

And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook!

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Earthworks Redesigns DP30/C Drum Periscope Microphone

November 1st, 2011

November 1, 2011, Milford, NH ― Earthworks has unveiled a new and improved DP30/C Drum Periscope microphone for tom and snare.

The new design came about thanks to recommendations from drummers using the DP30/C. The newly redesigned DP30/C features a thicker and more rugged gooseneck that will stay in place when the drums are hit hard. After working to get the microphone in the sweet spot, drummers will not have to worry about the DP30/C migrating once they start drumming.

The new DP30/C maintains the same sound quality and craftsmanship of the original. The microphone capsule housing is designed to protect the microphone capsule and withstand a direct hit from a drumstick. The electronics are housed in a cylindrical tube attached to the other end of the mini-gooseneck and provides a high level, low impedance output that will prevent radio frequency interference.

Its’ incredibly fast impulse response will allow the microphone to capture the full detail of the attack, while its short diaphragm settling time will allow you to hear a full bodied sound with subtle details that other microphones miss. The DP30/C will handle sound levels up to 145dB SPL with no audible distortion and its heavy construction will enable it to withstand the punishment of the road.

The DP30/C, as well as microphone from the rest of Earthworks lineup, comes with a 15 year warranty. For additional information on this microphone and others by Earthworks, visit the company online at www.earthworksaudio.com.

Tags: dp30, dp30/c
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Earthworks M30 Giveaway at AES Convention

October 20th, 2011

October 20, 2011, Milford, NH ― Earthworks is holding a drawing at the 131st AES Convention to give away an M30 measurement microphone worth $949 to one show attendee.

The hand-tuned M30 is a precision device, optimized for clean, very fast impulse performance with virtually no handling noise. Its ultra flat frequency response to 30kHz, near-perfect omnidirectional polar pattern and accurate reproduction of sound make it ideally suited for acoustical measurements.

Convention attendees can stop by the Earthworks booth #645 to enter to win an M30 and see the entire product line. The winner will be drawn at 3:00 pm, October 23, 2011 at the Earthworks booth.

Official Giveaway Rules

Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Prize winners are responsible for all local, state and federal taxes.
By accepting a prize, all winners agree that Earthworks may post his/her name in any and all media, including future advertising or publicity, without further consideration, unless prohibited by law.
Entrants agree to join Earthworks email list upon entry.
The winner does not need to be present to win.
Earthworks reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the giveaway, reject any entry, or make any revisions to the official rules as we deem necessary.

Tags: aes, m30
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Earthworks Debuts Wireless Capsule at AES

October 17th, 2011

Milford, NH, October 17, 2011 — Earthworks Microphones will debut its first ever wireless product, the WL40V Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule, at AES this year.

The WL40V, as well as microphones from the rest of Earthworks lineup, will be at the 131st AES Convention in New York City, October 21-23, Booth #645.

The WL40V has been adapted in wireless capsule form from the SR40V Vocal Microphone released earlier this year. Designed to maintain the same signature sound as its wired counterpart, the WL40V delivers a detailed and realistic vocal sound that requires little to no EQ. Its textbook perfect hypercardioid polar pattern and extended flat frequency response translate to a natural on- and off-axis performance coupled with benchmark levels of clarity and detail.

The wireless capsule is interchangeable with any screw-on-type handheld transmitters that receive a 31.3mm/pitch 1.0mm threading, such as those from Lectrosonics, Line 6 and Shure.

The WL40V will be available through authorized Earthworks dealers Q1 2012, and like all Earthworks microphones, will come with a 15 year warranty.

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Earthworks SR20 Gets More Vocal

October 11th, 2011

Milford, NH, October 11, 2011 – Earthworks Microphones’ hand-built SR20 cardioid condenser microphone has been updated with a metal mesh windscreen more traditionally associated with vocal microphones.

The SR20 is a powerful microphone and can be used in any miking scenario live or in the studio. Earthworks patented design delivers a warm and true vocal sound, while its uniform polar response provides the same precision and sound quality at the front and side of the microphone.

The windscreen can be removed, which reveals the small diaphragm tip Earthworks SR Series microphones are known for. The SR20 is in the very well-known class of versatile instrument microphones within the “Sound Reinforcement” series and is an economical choice within the Earthworks line at $599.

Bill Norton, Earthworks’ COO, commented on the company’s new SR20. “We have always had great success with the SR20 and we are certain that this new look and form factor will be welcome to the studio recording and live audio marketplace.” states Norton. “Earthworks’ dedication to producing what we call True Live Sound has long been a hallmark that defines our entire product line.”

The new SR20, as well as microphones from the rest of Earthworks lineup, will be at AES in New York City, October 21-23, Booth #645.

It is available through authorized Earthworks dealers. All Earthworks microphones come with comes with a 15 year warranty.

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Let NAMM 2012 Begin!