Do you have a bunch of high frequency sounds lying around that you're not using? Stop wasting audio, and pick up an Earthworks SR40 Cardioid Condenser microphone (MSRP $1,295 US)! This studio-grade mic has an extended top-end that reaches up to 40kHz for nearly unprecedented audio capture.

You might be saying "but wait a minute, Owen, don't most research studies into the extents of the human audible range put 20kHz as the high limit on hearing?" To which I say "shut up!" and to which Earthworks says "audio professionals will quickly notice subtleties in the sound that are simply non-existent from microphones with less high frequency range. . . high frequency overtones spring to life—enabling, for example, an acoustic guitarist’s performance to exhibit greater depth and realism." So there!

Earthworks also makes note of the SR40's faster-than-is-typical transient response and excellent off-axis rejection. The former makes the mic exceptional at recording acoustic instruments with sharp attack like guitar and drums, and the latter makes the SR40 suitable for both studio and live applications. Anywhere instrument bleed is a concern, the Earthworks SR40 is sure to shine. Additionally, the SR40 has an SPL handling of up to 145db, meaning it can easily handle even the loudest of sound sources.

The SR40 requires 48v phantom power for operation. The Earthworks SR40 is available now, with matched pairs of the SR40 available for an MSRP of $2,690 US.