Earthworks FM500 9" Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Podium Microphone

Earthworks FM500 9" Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Podium Microphone

FM500 is a professional podium microphone with a flexible gooseneck and sensitive hypercardioid capsule. As expected with Earthworks, the FM720 delivers pristine audio quality and accurate speech reproduction at up to 90 degrees off-axis. The microphone features a standard 3-pin XLR male base for easy installation into desk and podium flange mounts. The flexible gooseneck provides accurate, quiet microphone positioning.

FlexMics™ have been chosen for use in premium church installations, houses of congress, court rooms, political debates, corporate boardrooms, universities and many other educational and governmental institutions.

The Peak of Speech.
Whether it is a seasoned professional or a public speaking novice stepping up to the microphone, the FlexMic™ has you covered.

Honest Articulation
Optimized for speech, the FlexMic™ microphones feature a frequency response out to 20kHz and excellent phase response that delivers the highest level of speech intelligibility and articulation.

Be Confident in Your Clarity
The near-perfect polar response of the FlexMics provides incredible coverage and freedom of movement for the speaker.

No More Interruptions
With 32dB or rear rejection, the FlexMic™ delivers more gain before feedback and exceptional isolation from unwanted sound sources.

Features:
Uniform frequency response on or off axis
Flat from 50Hz to 20kHz within + 2dB at 6 inches
Will handle up to 145dB SPL
No handling noise
High rejection of sounds to the rear of the microphone
Rejects RFI
Handles high sound pressure levels with high rejection of sounds to the rear of the microphone
Incredible gain before feedback
Orators can speak above, below or to either side of the microphone and maintain the same pristine sound quality with high intelligibility

Specifications:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz -20kHz
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
SENSITIVITY 20mV/Pa (-34dBV/Pa)
POWER REQUIREMENTS 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
MAX ACOUSTIC INPUT 139dB SPL
OUTPUT XLR (pin 2+)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 65Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3)
MIN OUTPUT LOAD 600Ω between pins 2 & 3
NOISE 16dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
WEIGHT .5 lb. (225g)