nition Handheld Vocal Microphone
Frequency response: 20Hz to 30kHz
er element coupled to a dedicated
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
GEAR
REVIEW
mplifier that requires standard 24-
Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
features an exceptionally flat 20Hz
Phantom Power Requirements: 24-48V @ 10mA
EARTHWORKS
SR314
MICROPHONE
| Kent
Morris
ast impulse response, low handling
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio: 79dB
(A-weighted)
pattern and high SPL handling ca-
Peak Acoustic Input: 145dB SPL
uncolored rejection of sounds arriv-
Output: XLR-3M
Output Impedance: 65Ω, balanced between pins 2 & 3
before feedback than conventional
Minimum Load: 600Ω balanced between pins 2 & 3
or stand mounting and a protective
Noise: 15dB (A-weighted)
microphone.
Dimensions: Length 7.13 in 181.1 mm)
Dia. max 1.6 in (40.6 mm)
onnect the SR314 to a microphone
Dia. min 0.97 in (24.6 mm) 330º
g 24-48V phantom power @ 10mA.
Weight: 1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg)
300º
wered mic to “pop” when powered
Specifications Subject to Change without Notice
kers or headphones when phantom
o one minute for the microphone to
330º
30º
300º
ision instrument crafted to provide
reliability. Following these simple
ur investment in the SR314:
top half of the microphone
• 79 dB-A Signal to Noise Ratio
300º
150º
120º
240º
150º
210º
tainless screen assembly,
hin stainless steel pop filter.
KEY FEATURES
of the stainless screen with
• Wide Frequency Response
with a small amount of
• Low Self-Noise
on a soft cloth.
330º
120º
60º
240º
60º
240º
210º
n be removed if it requires
30º
210º
NEW CHART
Polar Response of SR 314 (typical)
+10dB
12 inches
5 inches
0dB
-10dB
-20dB
20
components
are completely
• Stainless Steel Structure
mbly.
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5k
10k
20k 30k
Frequency
in Hz
Frequency
in Hz
Frequency Response of SR314 Vocal Microphone (typical)
Frequency Response of SR 314 (typical)
emble the lower half of the
Microphones used on stage for vocals in live
be opened.
music environments tend to run less than $150. mic, you can achieve good results most of the However, there are times when either the room /
time. With the right processing, EQ technique sound system will not allow a positive outcome
This is not one of those mics. Yes, it is $699
condensing
humidity. and a knowledgeable engineer at FOH, many or the person at the console doesn’t have the
and that is a considerable sum, but let’s walk
the concept of price versus value. If
mage through
the microphone
you use a $100 standard issue dynamic stage
are left.
he SR314 in its protective
218
Pin 2
Pin mark
1 with such
famous stars have made their
Shield
mics.
skills to pull it off. In these environments, it helps
+
to have the front end of the signal chain (the
mic) be the best it can be, for if it’s not captured
June 2019
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