Earthworks FM500 19 inch Directional 20kHz Cardioid Podium Microphone

The Earthworks FM500 is a top - notch 19 - inch directional 20kHz cardioid podium microphone. With Earthworks' patented technologies in the FlexMic Series, it offers excellent speech intelligibility. Whether the speaker is in front or at the sides of the microphone, the sound quality remains high without any loss. Its smooth off - axis response gives more gain before feedback. It can handle up to 145dB SPL, making it almost impossible to overload. The microphone has high rejection of rear - facing sounds, zero handling noise, and incredible RFI rejection. Ideal for public speaking venues like lecture halls, churches, and theaters, it has uniform frequency response both on and off axis, flat from 50Hz to 20kHz within + 2dB at 6 inches. Orators can speak from various positions around the mic and still get pristine, highly intelligible sound.

Using the Earthworks FM500 is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly connected to your audio system with the XLR output. Power it up using 48V Phantom power with a 10mA supply. When speaking, you can stand in front, at the sides, above, or below the microphone, and it will maintain great sound quality. Just avoid making sudden impacts on the mic as it can cause brief disruptions in sound, though it has no handling noise under normal use. For maintenance, keep it in a dry place when not in use. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the exterior. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this may affect its performance. Also, check the connections regularly to ensure they are secure.