Earthworks Audio PM40

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Earthworks Audio PM40

Earthworks Audio

PM40

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 409839
Model: PM40
Price: $3,463.90

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The PM40 is a game-changer for serious piano recording. Its incredibly fast transient response and natural omni pickup create a remarkably realistic soundstage – perfect for concert pianists, recording engineers, and institutions wanting to capture the true character of a grand piano. Just be mindful of your room acoustics!

Product Description

  • Earthworks Audio PM40
  • Piano Microphone
  • For mounting inside the piano
  • Not visible from the outside
  • Condenser microphone
  • Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
  • Frequency range: 9 - 40
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 15mV / Pa (-36dBV / Pa)
  • Max. SPL: 148 dB SPL (input)
  • Requires 48 V phantom power
  • Telescopic rail for variable placement
  • Includes transport case
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response captures piano’s nuances beautifully
  • • Omnidirectional pickup provides incredibly natural, balanced stereo imaging
  • • Robust, machined aluminum body ensures durability within the piano
  • • Telescopic rail offers precise, adaptable placement within the piano’s soundboard
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most home studios
  • • Omnidirectional nature picks up room noise; requires careful acoustic treatment
  • • Limited versatility outside of piano recording applications

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Range 9 Hz - 40 kHz
Connector XLR
Weight 1.25 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PM40’s transient response is significantly faster, resulting in more detail and a more accurate representation of the piano’s hammers. Small-diaphragm condensers often smear those fast transients.
Yes, being a condenser mic, it's susceptible to vibrations; proper mounting and piano maintenance are crucial to minimize unwanted resonances. The robust housing helps mitigate some of this.
Experimentation is key, but generally positioning it near the soundboard's sweet spot, slightly offset from the hammers, yields the most balanced and natural tone.

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