Overview:
The Earthworks C30-S ChoirMic Gen 2 (Black) is a professional, supercardioid condenser hanging microphone designed for accurate capture of vocal and musical performances—particularly choir groups—in houses of worship and concert halls. ChoirMic Gen 2 builds upon the quality of the original models, offering stellar polar-pattern control, an even more balanced frequency response, lower phantom-power consumption, and improved design quality. Earthworks microphones are renown for their natural and uncolored sound, extended frequency response, and pristine audio fidelity.
Flexible for All Your Needs
- The C30-S ChoirMic Gen 2 features a small microphone head attached to a flexible mini gooseneck as well as a minimal profile that won’t attract attention away from your choir.
- The 30’ detachable cable is made with Canare Star Quad microphone cable for enhanced immunity to RF interference.
- The Canare cable resists twisting due to temperature and humidity changes, so you can rest assured that the microphone will stay put once it has been properly aimed.
- At the microphone end of the cable, a locking XLR3-F connector is used. This can be unlocked using a 0.05” hex key (available separately).
- The far end of the cable is unterminated for flexibility during installation.
Consistent Supercardioid Polar Pattern
- Earthworks Gen 2 technology ensures that the supercardioid polar pattern is consistent across the entire frequency range, capturing natural, lifelike sound for all choir members in the entire front hemisphere, with highly effective rejection of unwanted sounds across the rear.
Flat Frequency Response, Low Noise
- With a 20 Hz to 25 kHz flat frequency response and exceptional low noise (20 dBSPL A-Weighted), the C30-S ChoirMic Gen 2 delivers studio-quality clarity and detail, for true broadcast-ready choir sound.
Included Foam Windscreen
- The ChoirMic comes with a high-quality foam windscreen specifically chosen for its acoustic transparency and minimal effect on the microphone’s polar response.
- You can be confident that using it to prevent indoor wind noise generated by HVAC and ceiling fans will not degrade the performance of your microphone. The windscreen also provides some protection against dust.
Other Features
- Gen 2 circuitry reduces phantom power consumption and maximizes compatibility across all preamp and input types.
- Designed, tuned, and assembled in the USA.
Specs:
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Controls
No
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 25 kHz
Maximum SPL
134 dB (1% THD)
141 dB (3% THD)
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic, Locking)
1x Pigtail/Unterminated (on Included Cable)
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
0.4" / 10 mm
Orientation
End Address
Controls
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 25 kHz
Maximum SPL
134 dB (1% THD)
141 dB (3% THD)
Sensitivity
-33 dBV/Pa (1 kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level
20 dB SPL (A-weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic, Locking)
1x Pigtail/Unterminated (on Included Cable)
Cable Length
30' / 9.1 m
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
W: 0.85 x L: 7" / W: 2.16 x L: 17.8 cm
Weight
0.33 lb / 0.15 kg (without Cable)
1.41 lb / 0.64 kg (with Cable)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.455 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.3 x 5.8 x 2.1"
