Earthworks SR25 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone

The SR25 is a cardioid condenser prized for its near-perfect polar pattern, which stays consistent across the whole frequency range - so a source keeps its tone as it moves off-axis instead of going dull at the edges. That behavior, combined with a fast, transparent 20 Hz to 25 kHz response, makes it a standout on guitar amps, drum overheads, and acoustic instruments where articulation, punch, and detail matter.

It handles up to 145 dB SPL, so it sits comfortably in front of a loud cabinet, and runs on 24 to 48 V phantom over XLR. Engineers reach for the SR25 when they want the honesty of a measurement mic with the practicality of a stage-ready instrument condenser.