Earthworks SR314 Product Review

A premium mic for vocalists..

If you were to purchase a microphone for your own personal use, what kinds of features would be important to you?
You most likely would decide on your microphone after considering various factors, such as manufacturer, specifications, price, appearance, and the artists who use it.
And so, I would like to introduce the SR314 microphone, which can be a special one for you.

If you are looking for a microphone for things like…

• Condenser microphones
• Unidirectional
• Live use
• Recording
• Bring out the full range of your voice
• Deliver the finest nuance of your voice
• Design
• A sense of luxury
• Just don't want to compromise on anything

About the manufacturer Earthworks

Founded in New Hampshire, USA. Starting with the development of measurement microphones, the company has released microphones for various applications such as music, dialogue, and conferences.
The company is a manufacturer that has introduced high quality microphones based on advanced circuit design and patented technology, and has adopted “original sound reproduction and picking” as its philosophy.

-The Attraction of SR314-

“captures the finest nuances”

The SR314 is a handheld unidirectional condenser microphone. It’s equipped with a small diaphragm capsule and class A amplifier circuit, and it’s designed with the theme of studio quality sound for live use.
It’s the perfect microphone for vocalists who want to express the fine nuances that they are particular about when recording. It can also be used for recording, making it a dual-purpose mic that can be used for both live performances and recording.
When used during a live performance, you will be delighted by the strange sensation that the sound quality is just like a recording studio, even though you are on stage.

“Sound Transparency”

With a flat frequency response from 20Hz - 30kHz, the SR314 offers amazing transparency.
The microphone captures all the natural characteristics of the singing voice, allowing the voice to be delivered as it is, without any added effects.

An acoustic version with just the voices and classical instruments.
The SR314 was used for the project With ensemble.You can clearly hear the original attraction of the vocalist's voice and the subtle nuances of their breathing.

" Anonymouz – Unbreak | With ensemble "

" Mononkvl – salvation | With ensemble "

" Eir Aoi – I will... | With ensemble "

“Live Performance”

The SR314 has a tight cardioid polar pattern with consistent frequency response up to 90 degrees. Beyond 90 degrees, the attenuation becomes extreme, with maximum attenuation applied at 180 degrees.
So even if a vocalist's performance moves slightly away from the microphone, it will not affect the sound. The good directivity of the microphone makes it resistant to feedback caused by the sound of other instruments or by your own monitoring. So, this microphone can be used to its fullest in live performances.

The SR314 is also used live by the Arctic Monkeys. It is used with a microphone stand, but it has a definite presence even in the midst of a rock explosion.

" Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Reading Festival 2022) "

“Luxurious Design”

For vocalists and singers, a microphone is an important companion and something that is captured while singing. For this reason, many people may place importance on the design. The SR314 has a stylish and beautiful form with a stainless steel body and a luxurious design. This mic is especially recommended for those who want to sing with a gorgeous looking mic and are looking for one that is exciting just to hold.

How was it?
The Earthworks SR314 microphone is a true microphone with no compromises in sound quality or design.
Consider this one as a premium microphone for vocalists and singers. Thank you for your time.