Earthworks Audio Ethos

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Earthworks Audio Ethos

Earthworks Audio

Ethos

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 531693
Model: Ethos
Price: $548.90

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The Ethos is a serious contender for broadcast and voiceover work. Its transparency and low self-noise are remarkable, providing a clean and professional sound. If you need a reliable, detailed mic and are mindful of positioning, this is an excellent choice for podcasters, streamers, and voice actors.

Product Description

  • Earthworks Audio Ethos
  • Condenser Broadcast Microphone
  • 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)
  • Self-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: Stainless steel
  • Includes windscreen
  • M2-R ball mount
  • thread adapter
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and detail across the frequency spectrum.
  • • Robust stainless steel build feels incredibly solid and durable.
  • • The multi-stage windscreen effectively tames plosives and breath noise.
  • • Surprisingly forgiving sweet spot for a supercardioid pattern.
CONS
  • • The stainless steel construction makes it noticeably heavy for extended handheld use.
  • • Supercardioid pattern demands careful mic placement to avoid feedback.
  • • Limited tonal character; excels at neutrality, not coloration.

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 30 kHz
Max SPL 145 dB SPL
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)
Connector XLR
Weight 453 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM7B offers a warmer, more colored sound, while the Ethos prioritizes pristine accuracy and detail – it’s a more neutral presentation.
16dB is very low for a broadcast mic; it’s practically inaudible in most recording scenarios, especially with a reasonable preamp gain.
While forgiving, the pattern’s narrow pickup requires a relatively quiet and controlled acoustic environment to minimize unwanted background noise.

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