Wilton, NH (December 3, 2020)—Earthworks Audio has introduced its ICON USB and ICON PRO XLR microphones, both intended for use in podcasting, remote working, streaming and home recording.
The condenser-type ICON USB offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, used a cardioid polar pattern, and can take on up to 132 dB. Meanwhile, the phantom-powered ICON PRO expands on those specs with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 30 kHz and a max acoustic input of 139 dB. Both versions weigh 1.5 lbs.
Designed with an eye towards providing visual flair for those who appear on camera with their mics, the ICON series mics are stainless-steel constructed. Earthworks partnered with Triad-Orbit to design and build a custom desktop microphone stand that ships with the ICON microphones. The integrated M-2R swivel ball joint can be disconnected and re-mounted on any studio mic stand or boom arm.
ICON PRO looks and feels similar, but is hand tuned with an extended frequency response; the capsule has a faster Rise Time Speed of 11.67 microseconds. Because it is an XLR broadcast microphone requiring 48 volts of phantom power, it offers extended headroom and dynamics. The mic ships with an integrated Triad-Orbit M-2R adapter as well.
Both microphones are currently shipping. Since all components are machined and hand-assembled in Wilton, NH, the initial launch will cater to US distribution. ICON retails for $349 and ICON PRO sells for $499. As an aside, producer/engineer Russ Long recently reviewed the Earthworks Audio ICON PRO in his Pro Sound News Holiday Gift Guide 2020.
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