Extensive Recording Tests - Earthworks SR314 - Vocal, Acoustic, Overhead, Richard, Piano, Guitar Cab

I wanted to find out how well the Earthworks SR314 did at recording many different sources. It's a very flat microphone, but certainly not a boring sound. In fact, it sounds huge on many of the sources that I tried.

[curtisjudd]

Surprisingly versatile. Thanks for putting this together, really nice to hear samples on lots of sources.

[a.siphrodias]

Man...on the upright piano it was pretty glorious. Position 2 was probably the sweet spot but position 3 captured that lit bit of extra depth and reverberation which was also super cool!

[ssoonnyymm]

4:24 Thank you! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SOUND FOR AGES!!!

[AidenBradley]

That over the shoulder acoustic tone was lovely!

[drewsleyy]

A few of these are some of the best sounds I've heard in your videos! Seems to interact with your room well, it's a keeper :)

[epluribusfunk]

This will be my next microphone for singing in a higher baritone register. This mic sounds absolutely amazing.

[anythingbox]

This was excellent! I have been looking at this mic quite a bit...

[MrNicknayme]

Holt moley!! The conga sound is amazing! On a guitar cab, I think I prefer a 57.. Or a 2011 for mellow jazzy tones.

[TheGarageRecordingSC]

It really is a great all-around mic.
It didn’t sound bad on anything.👍🏻

[FOHFILMS]

The kick sound that thing achieved when in the snare position was.... weirdly good. I imagine that may make it hard to use in tandem with other mics however. I actually loved this thing on vocals, piano, and congas!

The next mic you need to do this with is the sE Electronics V7. It has a high frequency response unlike any other dynamic! Throw that thing on kick or on toms and you will be shocked at the sound you can get with a little EQ!

[BlameItOnGreg]

It sounded really great on those congas!

[PineHillSoundStudio]

Nice video Ryan! I love it on guitar amps in your video, very warm sounding mic.

[justincarrasco]

I like how it sounds in the "Richard" mic position haha

[petedemaggio]

Earthworks is less than a mile from my house. I know a few really good guys that work there.

[GrandNebSmada]

I think the mic sounds good on most things as well. Would have been useful to have a comparison between it and some more common mics used for each instrument. Ex: compared to sm57 on snare and another large diaphragm on piano

[fenderguitar]

Always love your mic reviews, thank you! I’ve reached the point where I can finally invest in a nice piece of outboard gear. Though I’m split between an EQ such as the WA-EQP or a nice comp like the Drawmer 1978. I have the SSL E-channel plug-in so I’m leaning towards a compressor. In terms of which one is more vital, which gear would you / did you invest in first?

[pml]

Thank you ! very interesting Could you please try more handheld live condensers in your studio? DPA D:facto 418VL ( not the more common 4018 V) D:facto is supposed to be extraordinary linear

[tonysanfilippo]

Interesting review. Thanks. What was the small "wavy" pop screen?

[Seenya]

Hell, I just won one of these from Sweetwater. I don't sing very well but I do record a lot of music. Thanks for the review.

[LuisJacob]

Do you recommend this mic on vocals for live applications? On stage not too noisy at all environment but with Bose L1 pro32 behind you