Earthworks Audio ICON

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Earthworks Audio ICON

Earthworks Audio

ICON

4.6 (41 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 512189
Model: ICON
Price: $438.90

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The ICON is seriously impressive for a USB mic – Earthworks’ renowned acoustic engineering shines through. It's fantastic for content creators, streamers, and podcasters prioritizing pristine vocal clarity and minimal noise. The build quality feels solid, and the sound is surprisingly professional for a plug-and-play setup.

Product Description

  • Earthworks Audio ICON
  • USB Streaming Microphone
  • Small-diaphragm condenser microphone with USB-C connection
  • Optimised sound for home recording
  • streaming
  • podcasting
  • interviews
  • gaming
  • web conferencing and content production
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Max. sound pressure level: 132 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB A-weighted
  • Headphone impedance: 16 Ohm (typical)
  • Headphone output power: 50 mW (into 16 ohms)
  • Off-axis attenuation to minimise room noise
  • With integrated LED status indicator
  • With gain control
  • mute function and headphone output (3.5 mm jack)
  • Headphone output with sidetone function (Windows / Linux only)
  • Plug-and-play
  • Stainless steel windscreen with integrated pop filter
  • Power supply: USB bus-powered
  • Dimensions (L x D): 141 x 41 mm
  • Weight: 680 g
  • Colour: Stainless steel
  • Includes matching desktop microphone stand and USB cabledesigned and manufactured in the USA
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response delivers incredibly detailed audio capture
  • • Stainless steel windscreen noticeably reduces plosives and breath noise
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively isolates vocals, minimizing room reflections
  • • USB-C connection provides clean, low-noise signal with simple plug-and-play operation
CONS
  • • Limited polar pattern options restrict flexibility for certain recording scenarios
  • • Premium-priced for a USB microphone, potentially prohibitive for budget users
  • • Sidetone functionality only available on Windows/Linux, a macOS limitation

Key Features

Mic Type Small-diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sample Rate 48 kHz
Controls Gain, Mute, Headphone Volume
Connector USB-C
Weight 245 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It surpasses most other USB mics with its exceptional transient response and flat frequency response, delivering a more natural and detailed sound.
While adequate for casual monitoring, the output power might be a little low for users requiring very high monitoring volumes.
While capable, the cardioid pattern and focused response are best suited for vocals; acoustic instruments might benefit from a more versatile polar pattern.

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