- 0.6" small-diaphragm condenser capsule
- Ultrafast 11.67 microsecond rise time
- Supercardioid polar pattern
- 20 Hz to 30 kHz frequency range
- 145 dB maximum SPL
- 16 dBA self-noise
- XLR 3-pin output connector
- Requires 24 to 48 VDC phantom power
The Auray BAI-2X is a two-section broadcast arm with internal springs and an integrated XLR cable. This versatile and sturdy broadcast arm is great for studio as well as home use. It's ideal for broadcast, voiceover, and podcasts.
The BAI-2X broadcast arm is designed with internal springs that provide a clean and sleek look. The internal balance springs are precision engineered to support and hold in place microphones of up to 5 lb / 2.27kg. The design also minimizes handling noise when re-positioning the arm. The broadcast arm features a standard 5/8"-27 microphone stud mount that is compatible with most shockmounts and microphone clips. The angle of the microphone stud mount can be adjusted and secured with the locking knob, and the angle is maintained when re-positioning the arm. This eliminates the need to readjust it every time the arm is moved. With an extension of up to 40 inches, and the ability to rotate the arm 360°, the BAI-2X allows for precise microphone placement.
The BAI-2X also features a heavy-duty combo mount that consists of a sturdy C-clamp and a heavy-metal desktop mount. The C-clamp is capable of fastening onto desktops up to 2.3" thick. The C-clamp's slim design minimizes the clearance needed to mount it between a desk and wall. The desktop mount detaches from the C-clamp and provides the option of permanent installation to a desktop with the mounting screws (included). A 14" riser is included for adding height to the broadcast arm in order to extend over computer or studio monitors.
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Earthworks ETHOS Reviews
Physically Amazing Electret "Cousin" to the SM7B
The Earthworks Ethos microphone body is machined out of a solid block of high grade stainless steel and includes a Triad Orbit swivel mount - one of the very best. Iis design philosophy is similar to the Shure SM7B in that the mic cartridge is heavily recessed behind both a thick foam pop filter and very extended, internal, perforated metal grill, which gives the mic a great deal of protection from pops and evens out proximity effect. Externally and internally it bears an almost in-family similarity to the SM7B, but in a shiny stainless steel finish without any built in EQ adjustments, with an electret condenser rather than dynamic cartridge and tighter supercardioid rather than cardioid pattern. Soundwise, it has a somewhat scooped response and is not as warm/dark as the SM7B with a more brilliant top end. Despite this slight midrange response dip, clarity is quite good and the mic takes EQ very well - plenty of on-line advice concerning EQ for voiceover, etc. and these recommendations are for relatively minor adjustments - which is what I've found is all that's required. Note that output is much higher than the SM7B/RE20 dynamic mic and so far less preamp gain is needed - but phantom power IS needed to energise the active electronics in the built-in Ethos electret amplifier - same as any electret. In my use (radio), I've found it a real pleasure to use and very forgiving of mouth placement (despite its supercardioid pattern) - as I have a habit of "bobbing" up on the mic from about 4 inches to point blank range (I need to improve) when excited. A little bit of compression, a bit of EQ and the mic's built in muting of proximity effect (just like the SM7B) due to recessed cartridge standoff distance and this problem in technique is minimized, yielding a very smooth response, yet still brighter than the SM7B and a BIT more than the RE20. And I LOVE the SM7B for its progressive, smooth nature. Glad the Ethos has a touch of that, too. The Earthworks Ethos a VERY solidly built bit of gear, competitively priced against the SM7b and RE20, and a bargain compared to the TLM103 and BCM104. If you do broadcast/radio OR voiceover, this mic CAN work well for you - but it does have its own unique sound, just as the others do. Since they ALL take EQ well they can easily overlap a great deal in sound characteristics, in actual use. Note that the Ethos price was reduced a couple years ago, shortly after introduction, apparently to more directly compete with the RE20/27 and SM7B - yet offer an electret condenser experience. This was done with zero drop in quality as far as I can tell. In providing enormous built quality and very good audio - it succeeds - in spades. Crimeny! A really, REALLY quality product - and built mostly in New Hampshire, USA, obviously by designers and craftspersons who actually CARE. Who'd have thought it? BRAVO!
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This is my first serious microphone. I make educational videos for my classroom, and I was just using the mic built into my field recorder. I did a lot of research and when I wanted to upgrade I settled on the ethos and I have been satisfied. I've been experimenting with this mic for a week now, and I like its sound. My classroom and my office are both fairly untreated spaces, so any benefit I can get from the narrow pickup pattern is appreciated. It is supportive in the low end without being muddy or aggressive and I only need to EQ the high end a little bit relative to my old setup. This microphone is quite heavy. I remember reading that its housing was a bored chunk of steel, but I didn't appreciate how hefty that was until I put it on my boom arm. I had a gooseneck pop filter and a shock mount and the mic on my boom arm but it kept listing. I went for just using the windscreen instead of the pop filter to save on weight but I would warn that if you are putting this on a boom arm then make sure that it is one that can handle a heavy microphone.