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Sep 14, 2022 9:25 PM

Earthworks ETHOS microphone $399 (new price alert)

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Previously $699, the new price on these is now $399. B&H and Sweetwater are already sold out. This is a high quality mic, compare with Shure SM7B.

Multiple retailer links from this site:

https://earthworksaudio.com/products/ethos/

I ordered from https://vintageking.com/earthwork...microphone. Different vendors have different shipping costs and different return policies. I picked this one because it offers a 30 day return window. Their policy says no restocking fee if you take really good care of it (use scissors to open bags instead of tearing, no scratches etc.) I asked in chat and if you do have to restock they charge 10% (or more if it's really messed up).

The reason I care about return fee: I just bought a Shure SM7B and a Cloudlifter last week. I'm ordering one of these to compare. Unlike the SM7B, you don't need a Cloudlifter with this mic. So you end up saving $150 there. Beyond that, it's personal preference in the high-end mic market.

Comparisons between the two look promising for the ETHOS:

- https://twitter.com/marcoarment/s...2942195713
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj684WsMZ_c
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWE0xfY-IEs
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Previously $699, the new price on these is now $399. B&H and Sweetwater are already sold out. This is a high quality mic, compare with Shure SM7B.

Multiple retailer links from this site:

https://earthworksaudio.com/products/ethos/

I ordered from https://vintageking.com/earthwork...microphone. Different vendors have different shipping costs and different return policies. I picked this one because it offers a 30 day return window. Their policy says no restocking fee if you take really good care of it (use scissors to open bags instead of tearing, no scratches etc.) I asked in chat and if you do have to restock they charge 10% (or more if it's really messed up).

The reason I care about return fee: I just bought a Shure SM7B and a Cloudlifter last week. I'm ordering one of these to compare. Unlike the SM7B, you don't need a Cloudlifter with this mic. So you end up saving $150 there. Beyond that, it's personal preference in the high-end mic market.

Comparisons between the two look promising for the ETHOS:

- https://twitter.com/marcoarment/s...2942195713
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj684WsMZ_c
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWE0xfY-IEs

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Sep 14, 2022 10:33 PM
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jscottSep 14, 2022 10:33 PM
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What? How are they selling this for $399 now. I don't need it, but wow.
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Sep 15, 2022 12:36 AM
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schneems
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Sep 15, 2022 12:36 AM
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Quote from jscott View quoted comment :
What? How are they selling this for $399 now. I don't need it, but wow.
This reply gives a little guess/hint but could also be total BS https://mobile.twitter.com/UltraL...9259054080

If it's legit then the competitor would have to be either Shure or Rode. I would say if you don't need one right away maybe wait 6 months to see where the dust settles. Otherwise it seems like a good deal to grab one while it's in stock if you want one.
Sep 15, 2022 5:09 PM
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jscottSep 15, 2022 5:09 PM
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Quote from schneems View quoted comment :
This reply gives a little guess/hint but could also be total BS https://mobile.twitter.com/UltraL...9259054080 [twitter.com]

If it's legit then the competitor would have to be either Shure or Rode. I would say if you don't need one right away maybe wait 6 months to see where the dust settles. Otherwise it seems like a good deal to grab one while it's in stock if you want one.
Okay, this is interesting. I bought one, but I'll hold onto my receipt to see what pops up. Rode recently dropped $50 from the price of their procaster, and they don't really have something that competes at the high end, so I wonder if they're coming out with something new.
Sep 21, 2022 8:49 PM
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ixitSep 21, 2022 8:49 PM
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Well today is the embargo day, so I'm eagerly waiting to hear what it was before I make a purchase decision - I'm ready to pull the trigger on that spend, but luckily enough I'm not in a rush.
Sep 22, 2022 12:37 AM
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jscottSep 22, 2022 12:37 AM
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Quote from ixit View quoted comment :
Well today is the embargo day, so I'm eagerly waiting to hear what it was before I make a purchase decision - I'm ready to pull the trigger on that spend, but luckily enough I'm not in a rush.
Must be the Logitech microphone revealed today: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/pr...-sona.html
Sep 22, 2022 12:43 AM
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bretmkalSep 22, 2022 12:43 AM
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Would this be good for minecraft?
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Sep 24, 2022 1:52 PM
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Sep 24, 2022 1:52 PM
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Quote from jscott View quoted comment :
Must be the Logitech microphone revealed today: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/pr...-sona.html
Yep the guy on the thread confirmed.

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Sep 25, 2022 9:53 PM
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jscottSep 25, 2022 9:53 PM
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Quote from schneems View quoted comment :
Yep the guy on the thread confirmed.
I'm interested in getting some reputable reviews on the Logitech mic. The Blue audio team didn't design it. They "tuned" it, which doesn't mean a lot. Blue is more known for condenser mics than dynamic mics anyway. Still the one thing the Logitech mic has over something like the SE Dynacaster, which also has an built in booster, is this second capsule that supposedly helps filter out room noise. (The Logitech mic does look good, I must admit.)

In comparison the the Ethos (a broadcast small-diaphragm condenser), it likely does a better job with room noise but couldn't possibly sound as good. (To the listener, however, the sound difference might not be meaningful.)
Sep 28, 2022 7:13 AM
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Tommy8675Sep 28, 2022 7:13 AM
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I've owned Earthworks Ethos, Earthworks Icon Pro, Shure SM7B, and Shure MV7. I loved the way I sounded on the SM7B for meetings and live streams, but came to appreciate the Ethos condenser nuances picking up my real voice. I sold my Icon Pro (when I upgraded to Ethos) and SM7B (so I could afford an Ethos). I keep an M7V (USB only 90% SM7B variant) in my travel kit because it is USB-only so easy to set up to any laptop in a hotel or conference room.

Some days, I want my SM7B back, but while I love the deeper podcast voice, there is more of a contrast when I have to use an audio setup that is not my SM7B and the other party notices. So that's why I went with Ethos. I paid $699.

For $399, I might need to replace my M7V and just carry around a small XLR USB amp. WOW, what a price. I'm tempted to stash a bunch and flip on ebay later.
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Oct 1, 2022 7:06 PM
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Oct 1, 2022 7:06 PM
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Quote from bretmkal View quoted comment :
Would this be good for minecraft?
I recommend playing minecraft on a computer instead of a microphone :p

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