The Earthworks P30/C Periscope is an instrument gooseneck microphone designed for live performance and studio recording environments.

Performance

Designed to provide an ultra flexible miking option, the P30/C is ideal for a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments, as well as orchestra and choir.

Thanks to its flexible gooseneck, the P30/C provides extra simplicity when trying to find that sweet spot. Instead of having to reposition the whole microphone or mic stand, simply flex the gooseneck to quickly reposition the microphone. Its uniquely designed small microphone head also allows you to get into difficult places, such as under the strings of an acoustic string bass.

The P30/C’s near-perfect cardioid polar pattern is consistent across all frequencies, simplifying mic placement, ensuring more gain before feedback and virtually eliminating phasing issues when using multiple microphones. With 32dB of rear rejection the P30/C  is ideal for live performances or recording environments where there may be bleed from surrounding instruments.

It handles transients with ease, reproducing every detail no matter how sharp or subtle. Handling up to 145dB SPL without distortion, it’s nearly impossible to overload the P30/C, even with the loudest instruments.

The Periscope Microphones will provide you with astounding audio quality. Its uniquely designed small head and flexible neck will allow you to get into difficult places such as under the strings of an acoustic string bass. The Periscope design also offers more flexibility and ease of use for standard microphone applications. Imagine repositioning your microphone without having to move the stand or mic boom. The Periscope’s body can be pointed straight up and its microphone head can be pointed straight down in any direction. It is the ultimate in sound quality and flexibility and is ideal for a wide variety of applications.

• 30kHz flat frequency response
• Easily mic guitars and other instruments, then re-position the microphone without moving the stand or boom
• Uniform frequency response on or off-axis
• More gain before feedback
• Picks up almost no sound from the rear of the microphone
• Near perfect polar response allows them to be placed closer to a choir with no spotlighting
• Mini-gooseneck allows quick and easy positioning
• Can be used for stringed, woodwind and percussion instruments
• Available in black and white

• Frequency Response: 50Hz to 30kHz ±2dB at 12 inches (30.5cm)

  Polar Pattern: Cardioid

  Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)

  Power Requirements: 24-48V Phantom, 10mA

  Max Acoustic Input: 145dB SPL

  Output: XLR (pin 2+)

  Output Impedance: 65Ω balanced (between pins 2 & 3)

  Min Output Load: 600Ω between pins 2 & 3

  Noise: 20dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)

  Dimensions L x D: 275mm x 22mm (10.75 x .860 inches)

  Weight: .22 lb. (100g)