Classic Microphone With Stand

[Omnidirectional] classic microphone

[+12.0 / +25 dB] This is a classic microphone, works very nice in rock voices.

[Blue] Love the classic microphone style, with the pitch black twist.

[None] This is a simple microphone stand.

[Black] This stand is the classic 3-Riser Combo stand that I see on every set. Build quality that lasts forever.

[Cardioid] 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.

[Side Address] This is the best all around cost efficient dynamic microphone ever made. It can handle anything. It is a classic. I tested various microphones, including the U97, and kept comming back to this one.

[1 User] The 414 has earned its place as a classic microphone. I had been using Rodes as overhead mics for drums in my studio, but I had never been satisfied, they just couldn't bring out the details and the delicate nature of the cymbals. The 414s do that, while retaining oomph in the toms.

[Rectangle] It's a classic.

[Mono] i like the sound of it. it's a nice microphone and looks great. It's nice it came with a case and a stand.