Detail 01
Omni polar pattern
Picks up evenly in all directions, so it captures the piano's whole body rather than one narrow spot. It also picks up the room.
Product detailSKU #1312048316323
EarthworksPM40 Piano Microphone System
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A two-mic piano system with a mounting bar, aimed at engineers and venues recording or reinforcing a grand piano without stands in the way.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a grand piano where stands would block the player or lid
- Houses of worship that mic the same piano every service
- Broadcast and live capture needing a fixed, repeatable piano position
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Home recordists who need one general-purpose mic for several sources
- Anyone without a phantom-power console or interface
- Upright-only setups where the mount and lid geometry do not apply
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
9Hz–40kHz frequency response
Extends well past the audible band, which keeps transient detail on hammer attack rather than smearing it.
Detail 03
150dB max SPL
The mic will not distort on hard piano attacks at close range, so you can mount it inside the instrument.
Detail 04
Phantom power required
Needs 48V from your console or interface. Battery-only field recorders without phantom will not run these.
Detail 05
Mounted type with included stand bar
The mics attach to a bar that sits in the piano, so no floor stands and no repositioning between sessions.
Detail 06
XLR connectors, no cables included
You supply two balanced XLR runs of whatever length your room needs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables are not included; budget two XLR runs to your console
- 02Requires 48V phantom power on both channels
- 03Case and mounting bar are included; no shockmount, so isolate the piano from floor rumble
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work with an upright piano?
The system mounts on a bar designed to sit in a piano. Fit depends on your instrument's geometry, so confirm the mounting bar clears your upright's lid and frame before ordering.
02Do I need two channels?
Yes. It is a stereo pair of XLR mics, so you need two phantom-powered inputs to use the system as intended.
03Will an omni pattern pick up the drums on stage?
Yes, more than a cardioid would. Omnis do not reject off-axis sound, so on loud stages expect bleed and plan placement and gating accordingly.
04What comes in the box?
The mics, the mounting bar, clips, and a case. Cables and a power supply are not part of the system.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 150dB
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Omni
- Frequency Response
- 9Hz–40kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Not specified
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Mounted
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Yes
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connector
- XLR
- Power Supply
- No
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✕ Not included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✓ Included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
