Earthworks ETHOS Overview
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1Description
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2Voiced for Your Voice
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3The Detail of a Condenser
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4Extended Bandwidth
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5Focused Pickup
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6Foam Windscreen
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7Tech Details
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8Pro Mounting System
ETHOS - The Future of Broadcasting | Earthworks Audio
Visually and sonically precise, the matte black Earthworks ETHOS B is a broadcast condenser microphone built to impart a competitive, detailed quality to your voice for podcasts, narration, audiobooks, and more, helping it stand out in a world of speech-centric content. Like many mics that made Earthworks a big name, the ETHOS B utilizes a small-diaphragm condenser capsule, which allows it to deliver nuanced and accurate vocal recordings with extended highs.
While it is common for broadcast mics to have cardioid polar patterns, the ETHOS B features a supercardioid response, enabling more focused capture of your voice with less background noise. The combination of low-noise circuitry and high SPL handling make it a strong performer, even in today's demanding production standards. Whether hung from a boom arm or affixed to a mic stand, the supplied mount from Triad-Orbit lets you get optimal and stable mic placement without trouble.
Voiced for Your Voice
However your voice sounds, the ETHOS B is designed to faithfully capture it. You can be sure that the tone of your podcast, narration, commentary, or audiobook will be unmistakably you.
The Detail of a Condenser
The ETHOS B utilizes a small-diaphragm condenser capsule to ensure accuracy and revealing detail across its tonal spectrum.
Extended Bandwidth
With a frequency range of 20 Hz to 30 kHz, the ETHOS B enables every element of your voice to be recorded clearly, with no loss of highs or lows.
Focused Pickup
A supercardioid polar pattern allows the ETHOS B to pick up primarily what's in front of it (your voice) while rejecting much of the off-axis room reflections and background noise.
Foam Windscreen
By reducing noise from breaths and wind, the supplied foam windscreen helps you achieve clean vocal recordings.
Tech Details
- 0.6" small-diaphragm condenser capsule
- Ultrafast 11.67 microsecond rise time
- Supercardioid polar pattern
- 20 Hz to 30 kHz frequency range
- 145 dB maximum SPL
- 16 dBA self-noise
- XLR 3-pin output connector
- Requires 24 to 48 VDC phantom power
Pro Mounting System
Included with the ETHOS B is a Triad-Orbit M2-R mount, a sturdy and versatile accessory that makes it easy to get the perfect mic placement with a boom arm or mic stand (available separately).
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UPC: 827517416397
In the Box
- Earthworks ETHOS B Broadcast Condenser Microphone (Matte Black)
- Foam Windscreen (Black)
- Triad-Orbit Micro M2-R Retrofit Short Stem Orbital Mic Adapter
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Voiced for Your Voice
- The Detail of a Condenser
- Extended Bandwidth
- Focused Pickup
- Foam Windscreen
- Tech Details
- Pro Mounting System
Earthworks ETHOS Specs
Microphone
| Primary Applications |
Studio Recording, Broadcast, Podcast |
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Speech/Voice Over |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Operating Principle |
Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule |
Condenser |
| Diaphragm |
0.6" / 14 mm |
| Polar Pattern |
Supercardioid |
| Orientation |
End Address |
| Circuitry |
Solid-State |
| Pad |
None |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
None |
| On-Board Controls |
None |
| Windscreen |
Foam (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 30 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
145 dB SPL |
| Off-Axis Rejection |
2 dB at 60°
15 dB at 120°
25 dB at 180° |
| Impedance |
65 Ohms |
| Load Impedance |
600 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-34 dBV/Pa |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
78 dB A-Weighted |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
16 dB SPL A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) |
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector |
None |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
24 to 48 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption |
10 mA |
Physical
| Color |
Black |
| Mounting |
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Included Case |
None |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Construction Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions |
ø: 2.25 x L: 6.9" / ø: 5.71 x L: 17.5 cm |
| Weight |
1 lb / 0.5 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
2.535 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.7 x 6.7 x 4.6" |
Earthworks ETHOS Reviews
Possibly the best podcasting mic ever made?
By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-08
This microphone is expensive but it sounds SO GOOD. It's like an RE20 and SM7B merged together with the sweetness of the RE20 but low end of the 7B in a perfect balance. It makes my voice sound great and does me a lot of favors. The build quality is outstanding and it feels super robust. The only minor complaint I have is that the pop filter/foam can fall off kind of easily so if you use this as a guest mic they may tug on it the wrong way and pull it off by accident if it's on a boom arm. If you're looking for a super clean, unique sound this is the Mic for you. It's also very easy to drive with about 25db of gain needed for a healthy signal.
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