The Earthworks SR40 is a world class multi-purpose instrument microphone designed for live performance and studio recording environments.</p><p><strong>Performance</strong><br />For a microphone that delivers uncompromising performance both onstage and in the studio, the SR40/HC is designed to seamlessly transition from tracking vocals in the studio to miking acoustic guitar onstage and everything in between.</p><p>The <strong>SR40/HC</strong>'s near-perfect hypercardioid polar pattern is consistent across all frequencies, simplifying mic placement, ensuring more gain before feedback and virtually eliminating phasing issues when using multiple microphones.</p><p>The extended frequency response from 20Hz - 40kHz reproduces sound with more depth and accuracy, especially for those instruments that include more high frequency overtones.</p><p>It handles transients with ease, reproducing every detail no matter how sharp or subtle. Capable of handling sound pressure levels of up to 139dB without distortion, the SR40/HC can handle nearly any instrument.</p><p>Its clean on-axis response provides maximum articulation up to 90 degrees off-axis, while rejecting off-axis noise and feedback from ambiance, surrounding instruments and nearby stage monitors thanks to its 32dB of rear rejection.</p><p>This multi-purpose microphone is equally at home miking acoustic guitar, brass, woodwinds, drums, guitar amp, vocals and more.</p>