Earthworks SR314 Handheld Vocal Condenser Microphone - Stainless Steel

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I would also say the OP should not be afraid of too much detail from this mic - it captures detail but doesn't emphasize it. It's a very nice balance - so natural in fact that it takes time to get used to this sound. It also seems to notch out a few commonly unpleasant frequencies - 4k and 7k are just slightly managed. That said, if you want to crank up the brightness, you can reveal insane detail with EQ. Earthworks have long championed the small‑diaphragm capacitor capsule for all applications. They see its accurate transient response, phase linearity, pure polar pattern and smooth off‑axis sound as being universal benefits that confer advantages in any recording or live context. And, having refined their core technology, they are now introducing it into new form factors in the hope of overcoming our resistance to using small‑diaphragm mics for vocals. The build quality is absolutely top notch. This mic is a statement in the looks department and it has some definite heft in the hand. It kind of has a retro look about it and just screams quality even before you hear it. Anytime someone sees it they ask about it. Not the most forgiving of microphones but a real singer's companion, work tool, weapon even on stage... AND in the recording studio. Earthworks make several different sizes of small‑diaphragm electret capsule, and the ETHOS uses their 14mm design, configured here to deliver a supercardioid polar pattern. It can operate on phantom power from 24 to 48 Volts and, like other Earthworks mics, draws the maximum permitted 10mA from the supply. Sensitivity is a comfortable 20mV/Pa, self‑noise is specified at 16dBA, and the ETHOS is said to be able to cope with sound pressure levels up to 145dB, though the level of distortion this represents isn’t stated. The balanced, transformerless output has a nominal impedance of 65Ω.

What stands out to me is the stunning presence of the midrange and the ‘workable’ proximity effect. When I first tried it a giant smile came to my face. There is a beautiful body to the sound as you get closer; a sound that is neither boomy or bloated. This is a contrast to the SR40V who’s proximity effect is very slight in comparison. It’s a welcome and inviting sound that allows me to add some body to my tenor voice without losing the EW window of clarity. In studio recordings there was no need for any EQ. The vocals sat in the mix beautifully with an arresting quality.The 2028 I was very excited about until I realised the noise floor, which is just too high for me. The Earthworks apparently sound lovely but the noise floor is still an issue for me, and the polar pattern is too wide for live use in many situations. That SR314 is one of the prettiest mics I've ever seen, though, so extra points for that. The team at Earthworks reached out to me over the Christmas holidays and offered to send me their latest flagship broadcast mic, the ETHOS. Since then I’ve put it to work as a streaming mic for Twitch sessions, voice-overs in video editing, and in use for video calls.

I mentioned the slim capsule behind the grille (and in fact the capsule diaphragm measures only 14mm in diameter, set within the mics’ large 50mm diameter grille); this small size is a key element in Earthworks’ optimisation of the time-domain performance, and is consistent with many of the company’s other studio microphones, of course. The microphone’s useful bandwidth is given as 30Hz to 33kHz (±2dB) measured at five inches (127mm), and that generous bass extension (for a cardioid mic) remains for more distant sources too. Bring the source and mic closer together and the proximity effect boosts the bass, inevitably, but in a well-mannered way that adds scale and warmth, without becoming boomy or uncontrolled. Like all Earthworks mics, the SV33 maintains the heritage of excellent transient clarity, and the company claim the SV33’s impulse response is much better than most large-diaphragm mics. Play Your Cardioids Right Consistent low frequency response across a wide range of distances, providing articulate detailed bass up close without getting thin with distance. The SR314 can be used for a multitude of vocal recording scenarios. From broadcasts and podcasts, to voiceovers, stage performance and studio work, this mic will thrive in a tonne of different auditory situations. It comes with a bag and mic clip. High-Quality Sound anyway, sorry to hear that the situation (not only in terms of gear...) in live sound this bad across the uk! - around here, i haven't come a wimpy analog desk without enough juice for condensers in ca. 25 years... - if you still do, maybe carry a channel strip for the money channel?

SR314/SR3314 is designed to work with any hand­held wireless transmitter that utilizes a standard 3-ring concentric connector. This includes wireless microphone models such as Shure Axient, ULX-D, QLX-D; Audio-Tech­nica 6000, 5000, 3000 Series; Line 6 V75, V55; Lectrosonics and other compatible wireless systems with a 3-ring connector. EW makes all of their products in-house in NH which means "Made In The USA". Congrats to Taoufiq and the crew. This mic is inspiring. Tight cardioid polar pattern with a consistent frequency response all the way out to 90 degrees means the SR314 delivers the same quality of sound even when the singer moves off-center.