Earthworks CTB30 User manual

Earthworks
Brand
Earthworks
Model
CTB30
Category
Microphones
Type
User manual

Earthworks CTB30 is a low-profile, omnidirectional boundary microphone that provides incredible speech intelligibility from any direction at varying distances around a conference table or any extended flat surface. The near-perfect polar response, extended flat frequency response, and specially engineered filter to reduce table thumping and HVAC noise make it an ideal choice for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other applications where clear and intelligible audio is essential.

Earthworks CTB30 is a low-profile, omnidirectional boundary microphone that provides incredible speech intelligibility from any direction at varying distances around a conference table or any extended flat surface. The near-perfect polar response, extended flat frequency response, and specially engineered filter to reduce table thumping and HVAC noise make it an ideal choice for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other applications where clear and intelligible audio is essential.

Frequency Response: 60Hz -30kHz ±3dB @ 1 ft
Low Frequency Rolloff: 60Hz, 15dB/octave
Polar Pattern: True Semisphere™
Sensitivity: 60mV//Pa
Power Requirements: 24-48V Phantom, 10mA
Max Acoustic Input: 136dB SPL @ 1kHz
Dynamic Range: 116dB @ 1kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 74dB @ 1kHz
Noise: 20dB SPL (A weighted)
Output: XLR-3M (pin 2+)
Min. Output Load: 1K between pins 2 & 3
Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.1 x 0.45 inches
(104.1 x 104. 1 x 11.4 mm)
Cable Length: 10’ (3.04m)
Connector Type: XLR-3M
Weight: 0.36 lbs (162g)
Specications
Earthworks Inc • 37 Wilton Road, Milford, NH 03055, USA
Email: [email protected] • Phone: 603-654-2433 • Fax: 603-654-6107
Dimension Drawings
Cable Length 10 ft. (3.04m)
with Installed XLR-3M
(dimensions shown in inches)
0.097
Cable Diameter
0.798
2.815
4.10
.460
.140
.025
Specications subject to change without notice
Permanently Installed on Table
with XLR Connector Removed
Permanently Installed on Table
with XLR Connector Attached
Register your microphone online at earthworksaudio.com/register
User’s Guide
CTB30
Boundary Microphone
+
-
╧
Red
Black
White
Shield
(pin 2)
(pin 3)
(pin 1)
(pin 1)
Output Cable Connection
for XLR-3 Connector
Keyhole Mount
6-32
Mounting
Holes
Bottom of Microphone
Placement or mounting no less than 18” (47cm) from table edge
Recommended Angle
30° to 60° from table surface
30° to 60°
30° to 60°
Rubber
Foot
2 ft
(60 cm)
2 ft
(60 cm)
12 ft
(366 cm)
CTB30 Boundary Microphone
Earthworks CTB30 boundary microphones provide incredible speech intelligibility from
any direction at varying distances around a conference table or any extended at surface.
The near-perfect polar response will allow the use of fewer boundary microphones with far
better results than with conventional boundary microphones.
CTB30 Features
• Low prole, aesthetic design
• Near-perfect omnidirectional polar response
• Extended at frequency response
• Reduced paper handling noise pickup
• Specially engineered lter to reduce table thumping and HVAC noise
• RFI rejection
Placement & Installation
The CTB30 has a low prole and small footprint with rubber feet to provide isolation from
the table or mounting surface. This microphone comes with a low prole 10 ft. (3.04m)
output cable with installed standard XLR3-M connector and requires 24 to 48V @ 10ma
phantom power.
For optimum results, the CTB30 should be placed or mounted no less than 18 inches from
the edge of the table and be positioned at the recommended angles shown below. A keyhole
is included on the bottom of the CTB30, so it can be secured to a at or vertical surface. If
changing the output connector is required, use the supplied connection information below.
Coverage Area
Earthworks CTB30’s near-perfect omnidirectional polar pattern provides wide coverage for
the user. It typically takes 1 CTB30 to provide even coverage for a 12’ conference table that
seats up to 12 people.
Template for Mounting Holes
[63.50mm]
Ø 2.5in
[4.76mm]
Ø .188in
[36.51mm]
Ø 1.438in
[25.40mm]
Ø 1.0in
[4.76mm]
Ø .188in
[104.14mm]
Ø 4.1in
Side View
6-32 screws must not protrude more than 3/16 inches [4.76mm]
through surface to avoid damage to microphone ange
Polar Response
Conventional omni boundary microphones typically have signicant high frequency losses
at the sides and rear of the microphone. These high frequency losses will effect the clarity
and intelligibility of the human voice.
True Semisphere™ Omni Boundary
- Side View -
TABLE
270°
300°
330° 30°
60°
90°
0°
In contrast, Earthworks True Semisphere™ pattern
has a near perfect polar response, which will
provide even coverage over 180º vertically and 360º
horizontally without high frequency losses using only
one microphone, thereby providing greater coverage
overall and requiring fewer microphones.
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Earthworks CTB30 User manual

Earthworks
Brand
Earthworks
Model
CTB30
Category
Microphones
Type
User manual

Earthworks CTB30 is a low-profile, omnidirectional boundary microphone that provides incredible speech intelligibility from any direction at varying distances around a conference table or any extended flat surface. The near-perfect polar response, extended flat frequency response, and specially engineered filter to reduce table thumping and HVAC noise make it an ideal choice for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other applications where clear and intelligible audio is essential.

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