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FW730

 (Cardioid) & 

FW730/HC 

(Hypercardioid) with cast iron base

FW730TPB

 (Cardioid) & 

FW730/HC-TPB

 (Hypercardioid) with tripod base

Frequency Response:

 

30Hz to 30kHz ±2dB @ 1 foot (30cm)

Polar Pattern:

 

Cardioid or Hypercardioid

Sensitivity:

 

20mV/Pa (-34dBV/Pa)  

Power requirements:

 

48V Phantom, 10mA

Max Acoustic Input:

 

139dB SPL

Output Connector:

 

Female XLR-3 (pin 2+)

Min Output Load:

 

600 ohms between pins 2 & 3

Noise:

 

16dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)

Positioning Range:

 

From 1.5 ft. (.46m) to 6.5 ft. (1.98m) above floor level 

Dimensions:

 

Stand 7 ft. 2 in.” long (1.32m), Cast Iron Base 12” (30.48cm

) in di-

ameter, 1.1” (2.7cm) high; Tripod Base 23” (0.58m) footprint, 6” (15.2cm) high

Color:

 

Stand, flex & wand - black; cast iron base - dark gray; tripod base - black

Unit Weights:

 

Stand 2 lbs. (.9 kg), Cast Iron Base 12.6 lbs. (5.7kg),  Tripod Base 

1.

6 lbs. (0.73kg)

 

FW730/C

Polar Pattern

FW730/HC

Polar Pattern

FW730/C, FW730/HC Impulse Response

FW730 FLEXWAND

 SPECIFICATIONS

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Then loosen the clutch again and cover only half of the large flex then 
tighten the clutch (see Figure 22b). Now position the wand at several 

angles at greater and less than 45 degrees to see how much more rigid 

the large flex is (see Figure 23).  

The large flex can be made even more rigid by sliding the sleeve up to 
cover three-fourths of the large flex (see Figure 22c). These adjustments 
are ideal when you want to position the wand at any position between 
straight up to a 90 degree angle. If you want to go more than 90 degrees, 
you will need to re-position the sleeve to uncover more, or all of the large 
flex, thereby allowing it to be positioned between 90 degrees to nearly 

180 degrees.

The large flex can be made even more rigid by sliding the sleeve up to 
cover three-fourths of the large flex (see Figure 22c). These adjustments 
are ideal when you want to position the wand at any position between 
straight up to a 90 degree angle. If you want to go more than 90 degrees, 
you will need to re-position the sleeve to uncover more, or all of the large 
flex, thereby allowing it to be positioned between 90 degrees to nearly 

180 degrees.

The highly versatile FlexWand™ High Definition Microphone System is a 

uniquely creative tool that will provide outstanding sonic results for virtu-

ally any recording or live sound application. It’s low profile with no visible 

wires above floor level provides a clean sleek look that will not visually 
impair or detract from the musical or theatrical performance. The quality 

construction of the FlexWand™ will provide you with years of exceptional 

service. If you have any questions, please contact Earthworks Customer 

Service Department at 603-654-6427, ext. 119. 

FIFTEEN-YEAR WARRANTY

All Earthworks

®

 products (excluding accessories) carry a fifteen-year limited 

warranty (parts and labor). If you have any problems with your Earthworks 
products, please contact our warranty/repair department by email at: 

[email protected] or by telephone at (603) 654-2433, ext 119.

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Summary of Contents for FlexWand FW730

Page 1: ...Milford NH 03055 603 654 2433 ext 114 www earthworksaudio com email sales earthworksaudio com Printed in U S A User s Manual FW730 FW730 HC FW730 TPB FW730 HC TPB High Definition Microphone System A M...

Page 2: ...3 Incorrect poor isolation from the orchestra Figure 4 Correct maximum isolation from the orchestra Near perfect polar response will allow placing the microphones closer to the choir as close as 3 fee...

Page 3: ...Cardioid Microphone 1c Earthworks Cardioid Microphone 1a Textbook Perfect Cardioid Microphone 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the innovative Earthworks Flex Wand High Definition Microphone Syste...

Page 4: ...age is the same 80 voice choir is covered using only 3 Earthworks cardioid microphones 4 3 Conventional Polar Response vs Near perfect Polar Response Before reading this information if you were asked...

Page 5: ...alance of choir voices to be achieved much easier Rejection of Sounds Behind the Microphone A textbook perfect cardioid microphone will pick up sounds uniformly at the front and sides of the microphon...

Page 6: ...cs of a cardioid microphone in that it will pick up at the front and the sides and picks up far less at the rear therefore making the microphone directional However this is textbook theory This is muc...

Page 7: ...crease in gain before feedback It is suggested that when mik ing choirs that you use a high pass filter low cut on your console and set it somewhere in the 120Hz range This will increase your gain bef...

Page 8: ...etscrew To assemble the FW730TPB first screw the metal sleeve C onto the threads on the bottom of the FlexWand until the metal sleeve is screwed on tight Then pick up the FlexWand by holding the stand...

Page 9: ...vocal groups you would probably want to have the FlexWand at its maxi mum height of 7 feet This is easily achieved by pointing the wand straight up and then loosen the clutch and slide the sleeve up...

Page 10: ...ween straight up to a 90 degree angle If you want to go more than 90 degrees you will need to re position the sleeve to uncover more or all of the large flex thereby allowing it to be positioned betwe...

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