Data Sheet

Find the FW730 7 ft. FlexWands in the above photograph. How many FlexWands do you see?
Extended Frequency Response
The FlexWand™ incorporates a High Denition Microphone™ with a 30kHz high frequency response that
enables it to pick up high frequency overtones that conventional microphones miss. In addition, it’s ex-
tremely fast impulse response allows it to pick up transients far more accurately. The exceptionally short
diaphragm settling time will enable you to hear subtle details that conventional microphones mask. The
audible difference between an Earthworks High Denition Microphone™ and conventional microphones
is as dramatic as the difference you see when comparing conventional video to a high-denition video.
It is most impressive; you must hear it for yourself. We invite you contact Earthworks and request a free
FlexWand™ demonstration at your facility. You will be impressed!
The highly versatile High Denition FlexWand™ Sys-
tem is the ideal solution for a wide variety of miking
applications. The illustrations on this page show only
a few of the many applications for the FlexWand™ Sys-
tem. Notice how the lower prole of the FlexWand™
provides a much cleaner and neater appearance
with no visible cables above oor level. This is in
addition to the dramatic increase in sound quality,
gain before feedback and tremendous rejection of
sounds at the rear of the microphone.
Near Perfect Polar Response
The FlexWand™ has near perfect polar response
that will not beam or spotlight and will provide more
gain before feedback. The frequency response of
the cardioid and hypercardioid models at 90 degrees
off-axis is within 3dB of the on-axis response at any
frequency (within the specied frequency response
of the microphone). The FlexWand™ will allow three
singers to be placed around it and all three will en-
joy the same pristine sound quality. This is virtually
impossible with competitive microphones. The ex-
ceptional polar response of the FlexWand™ will allow
the use of fewer microphones with placement closer
to the source, thereby obtaining even more gain be-
fore feedback. In addition, the rejection of sounds
from the rear of the microphone is exceptional. This
is ideal when attempting to keep sounds from an
orchestra or band out of vocal, choir or soloist mi-
crophones.
About High Denition Microphones
™
During the last decade it has become commonplace
for sound recording and broadcast equipment to ac-
commodate extended frequency responses up to
and beyond 100kHz. With few exceptions, even the
very best of conventional professional microphones
do not offer frequency responses above 20kHz. How-
ever, making a High Denition Microphone™ involves
far more than extending the frequency response.
Impulse response, diaphragm settling time and pris-
tine electronics are also key elements. Earthworks’
founder David Blackmer foresaw the need for higher
quality microphones. Earthworks has been offering
High Denition microphones, with extended frequen-
cy response beyond 40kHz, since 1996. Earthworks
High Denition Microphones™ have an extremely
clean, natural on-axis pickup, and smooth, uncolored
off-axis response with high front-to-back rejection
that makes them superb for a wide range of applica-
tions including sound reinforcement, broadcast, and
recording of voice and musical instruments. You will
hear exceptional sound quality that is extremely ac-
curate, detailed, open and crystal clear even on 16
bit, 44.1kHz recording systems as well as analog or
digital sound systems that are limited to a 15kHz
or 20kHz bandwidth. You will hear a remarkable
improvement in sound quality on nearly all audio
systems when using Earthworks High Denition
Microphones™.
Earthworks, Inc. • 37 Wilton Rd. • Milford, NH 03055 • [phone], ext 114 • [e-mail] • earthworksaudio.com
A Revolutionary New Concept
(a microphone, stand and boom as a single unit)
Various applications of the 4 ft. FW430 FlexWand Microphone System