Earthworks Audio FW430 User manual

FOR CHOIR PERFORMANCES
The FW430 combines an Earthworks microphone with a low prole microphone stand and boom as
a single unit. The FW430 allows the microphone head to be positioned as high as 4.7 feet and as low
as 10 inches from the oor or anywhere in between. The FlexWand™ has a large ex section near the
center of the stand that couples the stand and the wand. There is also a mini-gooseneck between the
end of the wand and the microphone head. The lower section of the stand is 3/4” in diameter and the
8.5 inch wand is 5/16” in diameter with a 4.5” mini-gooseneck connected at the end which connects to
the microphone head. The combination of a mid-ex section and the mini-ex on the wand provide an
innite combination of placement options between 10 inches and 4.7 feet.
FW430/C & FW430/HC
MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR CHOIR
WARRANTY Earthworks products carry a limited warranty.
Visit earthworksaudio.com/warranty for more information.

Frequency Response 20Hz to 30kHz (Cardioid)
Polar Pattern Cardioid or Hypercardioid
Sensitivity FW430/C: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
FW430/HC: 20mV/Pa (-34dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
Max Acoustic Input 145dB SPL (Cardioid); 139dB SPL (Hypercardioid)
Output XLR-3 (pin 2+)
Min Output Load 600Ω between pins 2 & 3
Noise 20dB SPL equivalent (A weighted) [Cardioid]
16dB SPL equivalent (A weighted) [Hypercardioid]
Positioning Range From 1.5 ft. to 7 ft. above oor level
Dimensions L x D Stand 4.7 in. long (1.4m), Metal Base 12” (30.5cm), dia 1.1 in.
(2.7cm) high. Tripod Base footprint 23 in. (.58m) 6 in. (.15m)
high
Unit Weights Stand 1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg), Metal Base 12.6 lbs. (5.7kg), Tripod
Base 1.6 lbs. (0.73kg)
• 20Hz to 30kHz Frequency Response
• Near Perfect Polar Pattern Provides Uniform Frequency Response at 0°, 45°& 90°
• Highly Versatile & Easy to Position from 10 inches to 4.7 feet high
• Low Profile with No Visible Wires Above Floor Level
• More Gain Before Feedback
• Position Microphone Without Moving Stand
• Low Handling Noise
• Available in Cardioid & Hypercardioid
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
37 Wilton Rd. Milford, NH 03055
[phone]
[e-mail] / earthworksaudio.com
If you encounter issues while using your Earthworks Audio microphone, please make sure that:
• Your microphone is connected to an active power supply.
• Phantom power is being supplied to the microphone.
• Your microphone and XLR cable are well connected.
• The microphone is positioned at an appropriate distance from the sound source.
• External noise in your recording environment is kept to a minimum.
• Your recording space is at room temperature and free of dust.
If your issue persists after checking, please contact us via our website.
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