[Yes] I swapped out the Shure SM7B for this because it took too much to drive it (I used a Cloudlifter) and the results were inconsistent and just okay, at best. I had read about this mic being similar in build, but a supercardioid condenser mic instead of dynamic. The sound was warm and clear like a dynamic, and no additional switches to fool around with. Just plug in your XLR cable and get to work. I re-recorded all of the podcast episodes (they're short-form) I originally used the SM7B for (none of which sounded the same), and finally got the pro-grade sound and consistency I wanted! I'm absolutely in love with it - you get what you pay for!

[Download] This is a broadcast-style microphone (front address), but it is NOT a dynamic mic. It is actually a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with a BIG sound. You get the absolute clarity and detail you'd expect from a small-diaphragm, but if you run it through a tube-based preamp (UA-610B for example), you also get a warm and full sound.


To my ears, the clarity and detail are far superior to the SM7B or the RE20, and depending on your preamp, you can obtain that darker, rich sound of the SM7B (great for podcasting) or you can achieve sonic clarity (great for voiceovers).


I personally run mine through a Cranborne EC1 preamp into the PreSonus Quantum 2626 interface and into the Studio One 5 Professional DAW. The EC1 can provide total sonic clarity or add a bit of mojo depending on your taste and needs.



The only downside of this mic is that if you're looking for background noise rejection, you'd be better off with a dynamic mic (SM7B, RE20, etc.). This is a condenser mic and it shows in its sensitivity.


If you have decent acoustic control over your space, I highly recommend the ETHOS for broadcast, podcasts, streaming, and voiceovers.

[1 User] I love this software! Has made my life so easier. It is simple but still delivers wonderful results every time. I miss some more options when it comes to the types of music genre you are mastering but I dont think its very important. The sound is very high quality and it becomes more clear and louder after the master but not too loud of course. Its also suposed to deliver mastered tracks ready for selling on iTunes. That is good. Have not sold on itunes yet but hope and think it will do when that day comes!

It costs a bit of money but worth it in my opinion.

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[Yes] FL Studio is the ultimate package for anyone who wants to make music digitally. It’s extremely user-friendly and I’ve had tons of fun using it to make music. It was a huge upgrade from my previous software and I feel like I can do so much more.

[Download] I had my reservations at first but when comparing directly with my SM7B (Now returned SM7B) I was blown away by this microphone. Not only does it look surgical it sounds clear, analytical, and bass rich. Nothing is overpowering with this mic. It is a very honest to life and presence heavy microphone. I can't recommend trying it enough! With B&H's 30 day return policy giving this mic a fair shot is nothing but a win! You will love it, I love it, I will not be returning it, and with it's CNC milled stainless steel body it will last me a life time! Thanks B&H for making this fantastic product available for the consumer.

[1 User] This microphone sounds better than the sm7b in my opinion. It is more of a natural sound compared to the sm7b. I highly recommend it!

[Yes] We received fantastic customer service from very knowledgeable and friendly folks at B&H we will definitely be returning customers!

[Download] This product is very good. I am new to music production, and FL Studio is easy to use and navigate. Also the B and H people were easy to communicate with and got me the product very quickly.

[Download] Wonderful product, and great store service

[Yes] I've used the SM7B and the Electrovoice RE20 for voice and broadcast work. Those microphones have a strong characteristic rendition of voices -- coloration, if you will -- and, as dynamic microphones, good ambient noise rejection.


The Ethos goes above and beyond the capabilities of both of those classic microphones for my use. Though it is a condenser mic, noise rejection is good enough that I can record interviews directly into a Zoom H6 in a reasonably quiet room -- similar to what I can do with a classic dynamic mic, but without the need for additional power. (If you have significant ambient noise, like a loud air conditioner, neither type of microphone will save your audio capture.)


Sound quality is where this microphone really sets itself apart. It's like having a good studio condenser mic -- the type used to record delicate, complicated tones like acoustic guitar -- in a general-use context. Overtones are present, and there is no aggressive roll-off in any part of the tonal spectrum (unlike the SM7B, which rolls off high wavelengths to the point of distortion in my opinion). The result is a natural tone that is not highly colored. This helps me not only produce natural-sounding voice content; it also gives me excellent flexibility, because this mic could also be used for instrument recording and other general-purpose capture.


Overall, I'm still a fan of the RE20 if a classic broadcast tone is what I want. However, I would be happy to use the Ethos for all my voice and general-purpose audio work. The fact that it does not need much power makes it practical for recording field interviews, which means this mic gets used a lot more than the RE20. Bonus points for the excellent ball-head mount included with the mic. As far as I'm concerned, the Ethos is the best voice and general-purpose microphone in its price range.