NEW EARTHWORKS AT LINE 6
By Graeme Hague
21 October 2013
Line 6 probably isn’t the first brand you’d think of when it comes to radio microphones, but the company has been steadily developing its range of wireless products and the latest offering, the V75-40V handheld comes with an Earthworks WL40V hyper-cardioid capsule. Designed to deliver studio-quality performance in a wireless microphone, the hand-tuned and tested WL40V capsule from Earthworks promises lightning-fast impulse response, high SPL handling and a wide frequency range. The hyper-cardioid polar pattern provides “exceptional” detail and nuance, resulting in vocals that require little to no EQ. The rest of the V75-40V package includes up to 14 channels to choose, 24 bit 10Hz–20kHz frequency response, backlit LCD display, a lock-out switch and Transmitter Naming for identifying transmitters in a multi-system application. The mic has a metal body and comes in a custom hard-shell touring case. The one thing you don’t get in comparison to Line 6’s other hand-held wireless products is the in-built microphone modeling – not surprising. Earthworks would no doubt get a bit miffed at any suggestion users would even want mic modeling over the genuine capsule. More info on the V75-40 at www.line6.com
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