Earthworks SR314 Review

Anton Browne (BRIT School & ELAM singing teacher) reviews the Earthworks SR314 Live Vocal Microphone and references it to the Shure SM58 and Earthworks SV33 (Studio Vocal Microphone).
Singing Technique, Tuition, Vocal microphone reviews, microphone technique and processors etc: www.thesingthing.com or KZbin 'Anton Browne'.

[@hywaka346]

This brings me so much joy just watching! You are by far the best microphone reviewer on the internet. Thanks for your dedication. Your passion truly flows out in your videos!

[@PerkyRhythms]

I got to finally sing with the sr314 and it has everything I have been looking for in a mic. I was very impressed. It reminded me when I used to sing on small diaphragm pencil style mics. Had everything needed and then some. I did notice a difference (that I liked) without the round pop filter that is located at the top of the grille. I took it out when I unscrewed the grille. I noticed I didn’t have to apply hardly any additional EQ (depending on the system and room). It fit me perfectly. I love the low end response when I hit a low note right on top of the grille. I think I might have found “THE” mic for me. Thanks to a friend for letting me try it out. It worked great on my portable system the EV Evolve 30m.

[@AntonBrowne]

Yes it's a very well judged mic.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

The review we've all been waiting for! Merry belated Christmas!

[@justin1603]

well i have a gefell m930 what i love...beside my re20 i searched for a well builded mic for studio recordings, demo recordings and live this mic blew my mind...now i have 2 favs beside my m30 :)) what a great mic thanks for the review

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks for sharing!

[@amuletfolk]

Incredible review, as always. Thank you!

[@AntonBrowne]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

10:00 I LOVE your wry, dry humor. Right down my alley. So deeply deeply veiled tongue-in-cheek'ish 😅

[@cidicorp]

Great review Anton! How would you say it compares to the Earthworks SR40v? Would you consider the sr314 a step above? Is the SR40v more neutral? Thanks for your wonderful reviews!

[@chiefcrowtheflatearthworms3259]

Best mic review dude on KZbin 👍 You could start a cult .

[@PabloysusTkla2]

Hi Anton, I love your videos, you’re the best microphone reviewer! Can I recommend a mic for review? The Ehrlund EHR-H. It has a triangular membrane and 7 hz to 87000 hz frequency range!

[@bryanakcasu]

I’m not Mr. Browne but to some people wanting a comparison to SR40V: I’ve used both extensively - I find the SR40V to still be the superior microphone. While at first I liked the brighter sound of the SR314, I eventually found the brightness to be a bit grainy and unnatural, especially with more intense/higher volume sounds. The SR40v is so much smoother up top. SR314 is somewhat nicer for soft, airy female vocals, and the proximity effect is strong so it can add some weight there, but it can become sizzly with more intensity and boomy if you get too close. The 314 is also very uncomfortable to hold because it is wider and the slope of from the head to the connector is steep, I found it very awkward in my hands. The SR40V is one of the most comfortable out there. The handling noise on the 314 is a tiny bit worse and the plosive handling is a lot worse in my opinion. I found I could get away with no foam on the SR40v, but I found I needed to add foam windscreen to the 314 to totally eliminate pops. In the end, the weird high freq sizzle, big proximity effect, and uncomfortable grip caused me to sell the 314 and switch back to SR40v! But that’s just my voice. I will say the sweet spot is noticeably bigger, but it’s about 4 inches too far for me so working the mic is awkward. All that said - it’s probably third favorite handheld mic after SR40v and Ehrlund EHR-H. Great review as always, Anton!

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks for your contribution, Bryan. It's good to hear your opinion. I haven't used the 40V in a while and I'm planning to stop using the 314 so that when I come to compare them, I'll be fresh. It will be interesting. Happy New Year, Anton

[@bryanakcasu]

happy new year to you!

[@pjmuck]

Great review as always. I would really love to see you review one of the Antelope Edge modeling mics as compared to the mics it supposedly models, but it might require you to spend a few thousand pounds to do it. ;^). At any rate, I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on that technology.

[@AntonBrowne]

I know nothing about it, but I will investigate. Yes, it seems to me that if you want a 'microphone sound', then these days, you may as well start with the best possible flat response, high definition microphone and then add your vintage Neumann (or whatever) 'degradation' later, digitally. This seems to be well established in the guitar world.

[@Bcwilderness]

ant knows his stuff, he is a tone monsterrrrrr, boooommmmm, been thinking about this mic

[@yesman4627]

마이크 결정하는데 명확한 도움 주셔서 감사드립니다.

[@AntonBrowne]

천만에요.

[@PerkyRhythms]

Will you review the Audio Technica ae5400? I think you’ll like it a lot.

[@alexsinclairmaddocks6270]

Hope you enjoyed the Amarone later !

[@binarymilton]

I'm curious to know how well-treated your room is here. What acoustic treatment does this room have? I imagine these Earthworks mics are very unforgiving of boxy or boomy rooms.

[@AntonBrowne]

Not treated at all but lots of stuff. SR314 has slightly wider polar pattern, so can pick up more extraneous sounds if not used carefully.

[@Shinewee]

great review

[@fostervf16]

Which would you prefer more? This or the sr40v? If you had to pick one which would it be? The sr314's unconventional look really turns me off on this mic. I'm sure some love it. I personally hate it. Also, thank you for putting it in a regular mic clip. This was something I have been wondering about. Also how do you feel about this one being cardioid and the sr40v being hyper?

[@AA-SG]

Hi After I listened to your reviews I purchased SR40V directly from a reputable supplier and after only few uses it stopped working and the supplier said the SR40V is discontinued and they offered to replace it with SR314B with refund of the difference in the price what do you advise ?

[@AntonBrowne]

Hi, I would get in touch with Earthworks and explain the situation, you should be covered by their guarantee.

[@AA-SG]

@@AntonBrowne I contacted earthwork and this is their reply Cathy Casali (Earthworks Audio) Feb 13, 2023, 5:13 PM EST Hello Arass - we actually believe that the SR314 is a better microphone but we undersatn if you find the look of it polorizing. (The black version looks great too.) We are here to make this right for you. What would you like us to do. The SR40V has been discontinued due to supply chain issues. We can not replace.

[@Opeth1483]

How this microphone for studio recording? Voice is baritone

[@AntonBrowne]

Very good IMHO.

[@Opeth1483]

@@AntonBrowne it worth the money? Or i can buy same quality mic but cheaper...? Can you reccommend something for live and home studio recording

[@dukevu5771]

Hi Anton, since the SR314 shapes differently from other mics, what pop foam filter would fit this mic? I'm desperatly looking for one that would fit. This mic is great, but the popping sound is quite sensitive. Please help. Thank you.

[@AntonBrowne]

Thanks for your comment, and this does seem to be an issue for some. I have done some experimenting and I think I have found a solution that works well and doesn't look toooo bad. Search for - Earthworks SR314 - Pops and Breath Noise... Solved-ish! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYmWqJmEdqmmqK8

[@fernandoaguiar7058]

I'd like you to analyse the famous Mics Akg C28, 29 y 30. Thanks in advance.

[@MillieTreharne]

You know its gonna be a good microphone when alex turner uses it

[@G0ogs]

There’s a slight dent in that grill hmm but lovely looking mic

[@AntonBrowne]

Just checked, it must be a trick of the light, as the grille is flawless.

[@G0ogs]

@@AntonBrowne yes it could be a light thing

[@longarinij]

I wanted to start season 2 of Jack Ryan; but I watched this instead.

[@AntonBrowne]

Well thank you!

[@G0ogs]

FO5😮