Earthworks Audio Ethos Black
Construction and specifications of Earthworks Audio Ethos Black
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
- Designed for pristine and detailed sound quality
- Wide sweet spot and reduced proximity effect
- Integrated multi-stage windscreen made of foam, grille and steel for reduced plosive and wind noise
- Robust stainless steel construction
- Optimised for minimal background noise
- Diaphragm size: 14 mm
- Frequency response: 20 – 30,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 20mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
- Inherent noise: 16dB SPL equivalent (A-weighted)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB (A-weighted)
- Max. sound pressure level: 145 dB SPL
- Dimensions (L x D): 175 x 57 mm
- Weight: 453 g
- Colour: Matt black
- Includes windscreen, M2-R ball mount, thread adapter
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Customer Review Summary
Product Review: Earthworks Audio Ethos Black
As a hobbyist and enthusiast transitioning from the Shure SM7B, I found the Earthworks Audio Ethos Black to be in a completely different league, especially in terms of pricing and sound quality.
The clarity it provides is remarkable, capturing every nuance of the voice, which is particularly beneficial for speech and varying emphases. I utilise it for audio drama production, and it excels in revealing subtle vocal changes.
It is important to note that this microphone is considerably more sensitive, which means it will pick up background noises like fan sounds and reverb. However, it remains effective in smaller home studio settings, outperforming the Shure in terms of detail.
When efforts are made to minimise external noise, the Ethos truly shines, delivering an impressively direct sound that is perfect for post-production editing and shaping to achieve the desired output.
Overall, the Earthworks Audio Ethos Black is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking high fidelity and detail in their recordings.
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