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EARTHWORKS PM40 (piano microphone)
Sale price
$3,340.00
Regular price
$3,495.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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EARTHWORKS PM40 (piano microphone)
Sale price
$3,340.00
Regular price
$3,495.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Description
Description
*If this product is ordered, it will take approximately 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Please feel free to contact the store for details regarding delivery times.
Traditionally, all microphones used in recording and PA have been free-field: they are designed to pick up sound coming from the front.
However, when a microphone is placed inside a piano, sound reaches the microphone not only from the front but from all directions. Each string is an independent sound-producing body, and the soundboard is also a sound-producing body. In addition, there are multiple reflected sounds from the soundboard, the sides of the piano, and the lid.
This reflected sound reaches the microphone from all directions, forming a sound field known as a diffuse sound field. Only a random-incidence microphone can uniformly pick up sound coming from any direction within such a diffuse sound field.
The PM40 overcame numerous challenges and was completed as an ideal system only after the development of a dedicated 40KHz random incidence microphone.
The microphone head is mounted on a flexible arm, allowing it to be moved up, down, left, or right by 4 inches closer or further from the strings. The PM40's wide range of microphone placement options makes it easy to achieve optimal sound quality. The time-coherent, random-incidence microphone eliminates the proximity effect (low-frequency response remains constant even when the microphone is placed internally and close to the strings).
■Features ・The microphone is placed inside the piano using a special rod, so sound quality is not affected even when the lid is closed.
- No microphone stand is required and the microphone cannot be seen from outside.
・You will be free from feedback.
- You can get high-resolution sound whether the piano lid is open or closed.
- Eliminates interference from instruments around the piano.
- The extendable rod allows for quick and easy installation.
-It is small and lightweight, making it ideal for touring equipment.
- Covers a wide frequency range from 9Hz to 40kHz.
- The diffused field omnidirectional microphone provides high-resolution sound quality.
- Guarantees uniform directional characteristics for any wavefront, allowing for greater flexibility in microphone placement.
■Specifications/Frequency response: 9Hz to 40kHz
・Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional (diffuse sound field type)
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa (-36dB/Pa)
Power supply: Phantom 48V 10mA
Maximum input power: 148dB SPL
Output: XLR3 (2nd HOT)
・Minimum load resistance: 600Ω
Noise: 22dBA
Gooseneck length: 4.75 inches (10.8 cm)
Rod length: Maximum = 163cm, minimum = 117cm, telescopic
Weight: Microphone assembly = 350g, total weight including external preamp = 700g
Please feel free to contact the store for details regarding delivery times.
Traditionally, all microphones used in recording and PA have been free-field: they are designed to pick up sound coming from the front.
However, when a microphone is placed inside a piano, sound reaches the microphone not only from the front but from all directions. Each string is an independent sound-producing body, and the soundboard is also a sound-producing body. In addition, there are multiple reflected sounds from the soundboard, the sides of the piano, and the lid.
This reflected sound reaches the microphone from all directions, forming a sound field known as a diffuse sound field. Only a random-incidence microphone can uniformly pick up sound coming from any direction within such a diffuse sound field.
The PM40 overcame numerous challenges and was completed as an ideal system only after the development of a dedicated 40KHz random incidence microphone.
The microphone head is mounted on a flexible arm, allowing it to be moved up, down, left, or right by 4 inches closer or further from the strings. The PM40's wide range of microphone placement options makes it easy to achieve optimal sound quality. The time-coherent, random-incidence microphone eliminates the proximity effect (low-frequency response remains constant even when the microphone is placed internally and close to the strings).
■Features ・The microphone is placed inside the piano using a special rod, so sound quality is not affected even when the lid is closed.
- No microphone stand is required and the microphone cannot be seen from outside.
・You will be free from feedback.
- You can get high-resolution sound whether the piano lid is open or closed.
- Eliminates interference from instruments around the piano.
- The extendable rod allows for quick and easy installation.
-It is small and lightweight, making it ideal for touring equipment.
- Covers a wide frequency range from 9Hz to 40kHz.
- The diffused field omnidirectional microphone provides high-resolution sound quality.
- Guarantees uniform directional characteristics for any wavefront, allowing for greater flexibility in microphone placement.
■Specifications/Frequency response: 9Hz to 40kHz
・Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional (diffuse sound field type)
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa (-36dB/Pa)
Power supply: Phantom 48V 10mA
Maximum input power: 148dB SPL
Output: XLR3 (2nd HOT)
・Minimum load resistance: 600Ω
Noise: 22dBA
Gooseneck length: 4.75 inches (10.8 cm)
Rod length: Maximum = 163cm, minimum = 117cm, telescopic
Weight: Microphone assembly = 350g, total weight including external preamp = 700g
Payment & Security
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Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
Tokyo area
Osaka area
About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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