Pro Voiceover Artist Reviews The Earthworks ETHOS | Earthworks Audio

Brian Lee is the signature voice for the MLB Network. He the sound of the Super Bowl promotions on CBS. He’s the hallmark voice for NBC Sports solidifying the phrase “Sunday Night is Football Night.” Every time that you watch any sporting event or get excited about the latest upcoming movie trailer, you hear the voice of Brian Lee. And now you can listen to him speaking through ETHOS, our latest broadcast microphone, and hear the difference.

[brianlee]

Yes...absolutely a fair amount of EQ and compression/limiting .. It's really about how I want to sound on this mic, vs how the mic sounds FLAT. My EQ is extensive...2 filters and 4 bands of EQ. A broadband compressor and running a 600hz side-chain ... That way the compressor can work so much more freely without bass commanding the total gain reduction of the compressor. This allows me to compress MORE, as the compressor sees way more of the audio signal above 600hz to determine its gain reduction. This is also why you're not hearing 'pumping' ...The other advantage is, I can work the mic closer.

For instance....the EV RE20 has a HPF switch that attenuates freq below 400hz. Goodbye low end... The purpose for my 600HZ side-chain compressor...is I WANT my lower register to pass through normally, just not kick the compressor. So, I don't attenuate my mic with HPF.

Finally....I really don't care that much for my own signature sound. But as an audio engineer, I know what's going to sound good in the broadcasting application.

Production music tracks are bricked, so are any mastered songs over the past 15 years. In the post production world....the contrast between a FLAT mic and a music track is HUGE. So, I treat my VO tracks extensively to closer match the dynamic range of the music and production elements.

But be aware....this is my theory and signature me, it's about creating a buttery blend....and really cutting through in the mid-range. MY sound, MY tone, MY decision. Everyone should have their sound if they have enough knowledge of the audio spectrum. If I know what the application is for my voice...I will deliver the audio in 3 different ways. I know what the engineers need...and also deliver the audio in a way that I want it to sound. In today's world, you wound't believe how much video post has NO audio mixer or post work results in an awful lifeless sound. In the end, it's my preference and sound that matters. Crazy but true.

[uhhpharo]

This is the best sales pitch I’ve ever seen.

[tw]

omg this guy's voice so good i barely noticed his glasses

[flotzmtv]

I could listen to this guy read Shakespeare on this microphone for a year straight. Ordered mine today. Up to now, I’ve never been able to say this, because the VO sound is so personal and subjective, but this is the best microphone I’ve heard. I have a Neumann, a Sennheiser, a Rode, and I’ve never been so blown away by the sound of a mic like I am with this one.

[무이무이]

I just ordered Ethos in South Korea. I used combination of SM7B + Grace Design m101 but a few days later, I can stream with Ethos! :)

[jorgelopez]

LOVE IT! pleasure working with Brian doing promos for CBS2 LA

[Nicole-and-dimes-budget]

Your voice sounds amazing!! I love this mic 🎤

[weltenraunen]

I love this mic! Bought it a few days ago. Not only does it sound great - even at a slight distance ... it also looks really nice <3

[therevival]

This video convinced me to buy my ETHOS. You hooked me, love the microphone.

[OsagieGuobadia]

Holy Mackerel, is that the voice actor who does voiceovers on CBS 2 News in New York? OMG, I am surprised. : 0

[TragedyTales]

What do you use to apply the compression live? a mixer? thanks in advance :)

[LesJeuxdEro]

🙂😍 I want one. Looking forward for this one. Hoping for a test😉

[TheCratesMotel]

I own both the Icon Pro and the Ethos. I actually prefer the Icon on my voice personally, but the Ethos is incredible. My RE20 and SM7B are gathering dust as we speak (no pun intended).

[smallbizdigitalmedia]

Will this microphone be forgiving for a video podcast setup where I have PET acoustic screens to the front and sides providing some sound treatment but not a booth environment? In short I need it to have similar background noise performance to dynamic microphones?

[infinityiguess]

I need a voice over from him like fr I do

[skepticsandseekers]

I had this mic briefly but returned it because it didn't sound very good on my voice in my room. This is one of two videos that has convinced me to give it another try. I think I gave up on it too soon.

[JollyLegend]

This video made me buy this microphone, now I just want to see exactly what processing he did xD

[GearCave]

Yeah the processing here is what gives 90% of the sound quality.
I own an Icon, recorded flat, it doesn't sound anywhere near this good.

What kind of gear are you using to process this?

[doctorbassjr]

Sounds excellent. What preamp/eq/converter are you using?

[ericsmith]

Brian: Eric from Auralex (and WINK-FM, formerly) here. How does the Ethos sound to you compared to the SM5B?