Two Incredible (and Very Different) Microphones: Earthworks ICON vs. ETHOS
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Күн бұрынThere are so many awesome microphone choices available, and some of them are quite iconic. But the ethos behind this comparison is to see which on Earth works for you (that's my way of saying this is a comparison between the Earthworks ICON and ETHOS microphones- and yes, the names are officially written in all caps).
This was a really interesting comparison video to make because as I was editing, I genuinely loved each microphone when I switched between them. Usually one will stand out as being better than the other(s), but in this case they’re all great! So it really does just come down to what you like and which one you think will work best with your voice/equipment/environment.
•Earthworks ICON Pro:
geni.us/swicon (Sweetwater)
bhpho.to/3SVXTwy (B&H)
•Earthworks ETHOS:
bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)
•Earthworks ICON Pro USB:
bhpho.to/3SVXTwy (B&H)
geni.us/iconusb (Sweetwater)
•Blue Sona:
bhpho.to/3C042Ak (B&H)
geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B:
geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater)
geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
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0:00 - Which On Earth Works For You?
1:00 - ETHOS & ICON Features
3:59 - What’s Different About Them?
6:03 - What To Look/Listen For
6:47 - What Makes the ICON “Miconic™”
7:17 - Characteristics of the ETHOS
8:21 - ETHOS & ICON vs. SM7B & Sona
11:38 - Pickup Pattern Comparisons
12:52 - Background Noise Rejection Comparisons
15:56 - Blind ETHOS vs. ICON Comparison
18:44 - ETHOS vs. SM7B Blind Comparison
19:47 - My Thoughts On Which Mic To Get
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Episode 325: Earthworks ICON vs ETHOS - Super Different, Yet Incredible Microphones
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
This was a really interesting comparison video to make because as I was editing, I genuinely loved each microphone when I switched between them. Usually one will stand out as being better than the other(s), but in this case they’re all great! So it really does just come down to what you like and which one you think will work best with your voice/equipment/environment. If you haven't seen my full review of the Logitech Blue Sona where I compare it in-depth to the SM7B, definitely check that out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntGRpJeJmZ-Xm2Q.html
@emcollier Жыл бұрын
Will a color sm7b windscreen fit the ETHOS?
@Slipsch Жыл бұрын
You need to try the Lauten Audio LS-208
@EarthworksAudio Жыл бұрын
Those puns of yours are buck wild... 😉 Tom, thank you SO much for taking a look at our microphones and for sharing our story!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being awesome!
@Slipsch 11 ай бұрын
I wish the Icon Pro comes with the windshield instead of having to buy it separately. I mainly use the Ethos for my podcast, however, in some people's voices it sounds muffled. I tend to notice Asian maie generally sounds better on brighter microphones, no idea why. It's like their words lack clarity. So I wanted to have some Icon Pro with the windshield around the studio, and if there is someone who sounds muffled with the Ethos, I can put the Icon Pro on him while still having the mic look the same on set. And if you guys ever decide to make an actual large diaphragm end-address microphone for singing, do let me know, I'll be the first person to buy it. By large diaphragm I mean 34mm - 38mm capsule. I think you guys are my favorite mic company when it comes to sound signature.
@DavidBoni Жыл бұрын
I loved learning that you taught English, Tom. I’ve been watching way too many audio gear videos but these Earthworks mics look absolutely beautiful to me (I’m a designer, so, visuals matter a lot to me - at least initially). They look so good, it makes me want to actually treat my little home office/studio so it’ll be friendly for condensers.
@willhopkins Жыл бұрын
Been waiting on this! Liked before watching.
@markexploringnewstuff Жыл бұрын
Tom, thank you for your consistently outstanding videos. Great info, top quality production and sprinkled with humor.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! I really appreciate the encouragement!
@loganwebb5449 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this video! Icon not wait to watch it!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy my feedback on these microphones!
@DoubleDropkickPodcast Жыл бұрын
I have the Icon Pro and I LOVE IT. For over a year it has been perfect and ones immediately notice the sound quality and the BEAUTIFUL LOOK. Earthworks has a customer for life.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Earthworks is so great! I've been lucky to meet a couple of people from their team and they're all so genuinely enthusiastic about mics and audio. I love them.
@4sightfilmsLLC Жыл бұрын
@Tom Buck The opening is by far your best display of wordplay! Great video man! I own the Icon and love it!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was probably a little too proud of this one 😁
@4sightfilmsLLC Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck ahahaha! Bask in it, it is well deserved. 😀
@Brucelabvideos Жыл бұрын
Great video as always Tom. Just noticed B&H has the Ethos on "Holiday Sale" for $300 as of 11/21/22. I already have the Icon Pro and love it sooo.....an Ethos is on order for this Tom. Thanks, love your videos and humor.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Such an insanely good deal! 🤯 Thank you very much for the kind encouragement.
@NithilanDhandapani Жыл бұрын
Just completed seeing your 40 min Rodecaster Pro II Sir ☺️ it’s a treat to see your new video again ☺️
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Ahh, perfect timing!
@BasicFilmmaker Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty BIG price drop! Wow!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Crazy right?! It's the first time I've heard of a permanent price change on that scale.
@RetroBreak Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I got the Ethos recently and absolutely love it! :D
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that! It’s an amazing mic.
@TheMrCull 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks! Would love to hear a comparison with the Lauren ls-208
@darrenstephens3331 3 ай бұрын
Love the clarity of the Icon!
@tombuck 3 ай бұрын
Me too!
@ClintEastonz Жыл бұрын
With the recent drop in mic prices, I struggled to choose between the Sonos, SM7B, and Ethos. My choice came down to wanting that boomy sound from the SM7B, but not being so muddy; therefore, I chose the ETHOS. I'm still regretting selling my NTG4+ recently; that mic had a similar deep boomy sound.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
I think the ETHOS was a great choice out of those options. It's just so so good!
@BigFNj Жыл бұрын
Just for the recent post of this video B&H has the Ethos for $100 off (for the holidays it says) so its $299. For this price it was essentially an impulse purchase for me after watching this video. Great content & looking forward to a great mic!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Woah?! That's an insane price.
@CharlestonMaddison Жыл бұрын
The ETHOS sounds amazing. I am going to look into this mic some more.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Totally worth looking into! I can't believe how much I ended up liking it. Just finished recording a podcast with mine 👍
@JaredSpink Жыл бұрын
Man all the mics sound so so good.
@ToddWhirley Жыл бұрын
I own an Icon Pro and an Ethos. Love them both. Different sounds for different uses.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm definitely happy to have both! It's like picking between two favorite children.
@TheHalfmanofOz Жыл бұрын
Quick note. Assuming the user can use a high pass filter, background noise such as washing machines / ac can be tamed significantly. Especially, with the ethos as it extends further into the sub bass frequencies with less roll off.
@CilcoTheRedFox 5 ай бұрын
i feel like the icon's sound profile is a bit more closed in. The ethos definitely has a warmer and more open sound, at least in my opinion but that could depend on the listener and what they are used to.
@dockanfilms Жыл бұрын
Hey there! I just wanted to give you some thanks for making the process of choosing a microphone so smooth for me. Ethos is in the mail heading my way! Fingers crossed it pairs well with my voice haha.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it! I have no doubt that you'll love the Ethos, it's absolutely an incredible mic.
@dockanfilms Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Just wanted to give you an update on my ethos purchase. Its absolutely amazing! Not only is the sound quality just perfect (for my voice I believe) its also just so aesthetically pleasing to look at which I can't complain about haha. Thanks again for the insight.
@freethinksman4393 9 ай бұрын
The dryer noise in the Blue has much, much less low end. I am curious whether there is a low cut enabled or integrated on that mic. If there is a low cut (high pass) engaged or designed in to it, it is not a fair comparison. It does sound great, to be sure. I'm just surprised at not only how much less noise there is, but how different the quality of the noise is.
@evensteve284 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom - What is the mic boom you're using on the Sona? And, thanks for this really good review!
@MarkHebblewhite Жыл бұрын
Ethos & Icon look delicious with that chrome finish. Ethos would be better suited out of the 2, but the Blue Sona was overall winner - also better shape for packing. Thanks for a perfect reviews on four pretty awesome 🎤 🎙 🎤 mics.
@ClayAlan2024 3 ай бұрын
One of these days... The Ethos has been my utmost favorite premium microphone since the first time I heard it.
@tombuck 3 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful mic!
@urbnctrl Жыл бұрын
The ETHOS blew the sm7B out of the water in my opinion. dang!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
They've really done something great with this mic.
@MrCameraJunkie Жыл бұрын
Miconic Review 😜 loved it bro!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Sorry for making you question your calendar 😁
@MrCameraJunkie Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck all good, also the ethos sounds great IMO 🤙🏽
@OmarDaily Жыл бұрын
I have the Icon Pro, such a beautiful microphone with a great sound.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
It's absolutely outstanding. I honestly can't believe these aren't more common in the podcasting/streaming space.
@OmarDaily Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Agree! Great video by the way!.
@Beans113 Жыл бұрын
You’re the first person I liked the sona on, usually it to me sounds overly muddy. For YOU I like the sona, followed by the icon, then the sm7, then the ethos.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely important to find the right mic for a specific voice.
@Beans113 Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck had to get the fancy cans on, i think i like you best on the icon, then the blue, ethos, sm7b.
@theawsomekicker 3 ай бұрын
Came back to say thanks! I just added the foam windscreen to my icon pro. It makes the microphone a little bit darker. All smiles here as it eliminates a lot of noise from air conditioner. I'll use both depending on how my voice is for the day. Tom, what gain level do you have your RE20 set at on the RCP2. also, is there a windscreen for the RE line that helps with off axis rejection while keeping the crispy top end?
@tombuck 3 ай бұрын
So glad it helped! for the RE20, I typically have the gain around 50dB. The only pop filter I've used with it is this one: bswusa.com/bsw-repop-black/ It's expensive, but works well.
@spinnerboyz 4 ай бұрын
Tom, do you normalize the levels in post or something? I have the rodecaster, the shure sm7b and the icon pro. I can't get them to sound loud and crisp without elevating the noise floor. In your video it sounds so smooth that I wonder which settings are you using (Rodecaster Pro, Windows, etc.) Thanks!
@ROBOTRIX_eu Жыл бұрын
This ones i like the sound! In one of those tests, like you made with Heather, you could ask her to compare with real voice..and you same about hers.. wich ones are more truthfull sound wise..
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a totally different thing to consider. Heather sounds good on everything, but I think the ETOHS is most true-to-life for me.
@HomesickMac Жыл бұрын
I -want-that-miconic-Icon-Pro! If they'd only dropped the price on this one as well, just a little. I like it better than the Ethos, and yes, not as a boom mic at the same distance that you have your beloved Sennheiser, but above the talkin' head, just outside the frame, it'd be fantastic for my needs. Not to mention that it appears to be a great live microphone as well. Drooling again....
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Oh man, you should definitely check out some of their dedicated live mics! They are absolutely amazing. The SR314 is really catching my eye.
@HomesickMac Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Thanks for reminding me of this. Yes, the SR314 is just a tad more expensive than the Icon but I'm wondering if it'd give the same proximity efficiency as the Icon. Can't get rid of the picture in my head when Epox Vox had the Icon at at least 34-40cm away and to the side, and it sounded amazing. OK, with _that_ voice it wasn't a miracle, but still. I'm off to watch some reviews of the SR314 and see if they'd used it at a distance.. I couldn't find a review on your channel, am I right?
@JeremyLeech Жыл бұрын
I was able to snag one from B&H for $299. At that much of a discount (especially from $699) I told myself I had to pick one up. Anxiously awaiting its arrival! haha
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
That's such a ridiculous deal! If I had seen that, I might've gotten a second one just because it's too good not to!
@JeremyLeech Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck that’s just the thing. I actually had missed the sale too. I hit up the B&H chat today and asked if the sale was coming back for cyber Monday. The first person said no. Then I said, let me try again. The second person actually gave me a coupon code for $100 off! So I got it for $299. Excellent customer service by Hillel!
@NickleNinja2 6 ай бұрын
i tried the ETHOS last night with the Wave XLR and it did not work correctly . The wave can only put out 7ma of phantom power, and the ETHOS needs 10 or more. it sounded incredibly horrible on the wave. On the Rodecaster Duo , it sounded really nice. Just not 100% sure if i liked it better than the sm7b for my particular voice. might try again later when i have more time to do longer comparisons
@FharishAhmedPortfolio Жыл бұрын
I swear, if I were a multimillionaire, I'd buy all the different microphones. Just for the heck of it.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
With your very own soundproof chamber 😁
@FharishAhmedPortfolio Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Like the one that Samsung uses!
@AdrianVirlan 6 ай бұрын
I can't decide between the Ethos and the Icon. I thought I was shure about my choice but... My room is not acoustically treated, yet I like the Icon more. On the verge of ordering it with the Rodecaster Pro II and Gator Frameworks 3000 mic boom arm.
@tombuck 6 ай бұрын
Honestly, they're both outstanding so you really can't go wrong! Depending on the return policy of where you're ordering from, you could potentially order one of each, test them, and keep the one that works best with your voice in your environment.
@AdrianVirlan 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your reply!@@tombuck
@wlfie950 5 ай бұрын
Do u think the ethos would be a good choice for singing and for someome who has a lower raspy quiter voice
@CharlestonMaddison Жыл бұрын
Your channel deserves 10M Subscribers or waaaaaay more. 🙏🏼
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
You're way too kind, thank you Charleston!
@CharlestonMaddison Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck you're welcome. Your channel is entertaining and educational. It's a plus for everyone. Love it! 🙏🏼
@ItsRyukin Жыл бұрын
The ICON one looks like some sort of the 1970s podcast microphone, All of the stainless steel body and looking stylish.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
I really love it. They also have an in stage vocal mic that looks like a retro torpedo. It’s awesome.
@spacecy Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck which mic is that ?
@freshcutbackup380 Жыл бұрын
@@spacecy i think hes talkinga about the SR314 or the SV33
@DSpenceDish Жыл бұрын
I currently use the Shure Super 55 Deluxe and just received the Blue Sona. Now I'm not sure about the Earthworks Ethos...may have to order that one and do a test! You went with the Ethos over the Blue Sona Tom.....may I ask why?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
My honest answer is that I use and love them both 😁 You really can’t go wrong either way, but if possible, it’s definitely best to test each in on your specific voice in your specific environment. The Sona is probably a little better at rejecting background noise while the Ethos (I think) has a slightly better sound. But that’s very subjective and I love my Sona.
@alexandervalledor 6 ай бұрын
Hey Tom have you compared the re20 vs the ethos?
@tcmhub Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, newbie question again. I know you talk about sending your mics directly into your FX3 but if you wanted to route them through the Rodecaster Pro 2 first (which it seems you are doing here) do you just run the standard 1/8" out of the Procaster into the 1/8" input on the FX 3 sound-handle thing? Thanks for your time!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Whenever I use the RCP, like in this video, I just sync the audio files to the camera files in Final Cut. I think that ultimately gives the best overall quality.
@tcmhub Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thank you!
@theworkingmanpodcast Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! Can you do a review of the new Elgato Wave Dx?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
I'd love to get my hands on that one at some point! One of my favorite mics is my Lewitt, and Elgato uses Lewitt capsules, which I think always make their mics sound great.
@levelupwithmikenewman 2 ай бұрын
Just my absolute favorite mic. Amazing, spoken word and even better I tried it on live vocals for a stage mic.Working on finishing my video review which I have putting together over the last 5 months. The only microphone that I feel honestly does the SM7B traits even better than the SM7b, and only needs Micro adjustments for EQ, and others need a more intentional touch. This mic is just majestic and brings about a real emotional response when you use it - for the first time!
@djtoman6875 2 ай бұрын
Which one are you referring to here, Mike? I'm assuming it's the Ethos. I'm in lust with the Ethos for podcasting and spoken word, and the SR314 for singing. Maybe one day I'll own both.
@levelupwithmikenewman 2 ай бұрын
@@djtoman6875its the Ethos. i love it. i amgetting ready to release a rebiew in which i show samples oh people i know using itduring a live vocal performance, professional voice over artists and their techniques, spoken word, etc. just straight up majestic
@CourseBuildersAcademy Жыл бұрын
Hello Tom, How do you do those Neon Lines around your objects?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew! I use Procreate on the iPad. I have a whole video about it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZ1ypbeJqsuVZKM.html
@fortheflock 10 ай бұрын
Hey Tom, great video. Looking for the BEST Microphone under $500. I have a sports podcasting channel, and will be transitioning to a well treated studio shortly. (Currently recording in my garage on a Blue Yeti USB ) Debating the Ethos and the NT1. I'm looking for that deep rich radio broadcasting sound. Are these mics truly upgrades? Any Recommendations?
@tombuck 10 ай бұрын
Both of those are great options that sound incredible on many voices. I would probably lean towards the ETHOS because I think it’s slightly warmer in tone and much easier/more versatile to mount than the NT1.
@djtoman6875 2 ай бұрын
In a well treated space don't overlook the Neat King Bee II. It's a fabulous microphone that seems to have gone unnoticed among KZfaqrs over the past year or so since the initial buzz (sorry, haha). I love my King Bee II, but slightly prefer my NT1 5th generation for my voice. Of course, the Ethos is about as good as it gets and I hope to try it out some day.
@speakupken Жыл бұрын
Hey, I was wondering what you are using to mount your RCP2. I have one and wanted to mount it instead of having it sit on the desk.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Any VESA arm will work with the RCP2. I found this pretty inexpensive one on Amazon and it's been working well so far: geni.us/aPPb
@polskipl1974 Жыл бұрын
Where would you put the new Rode XDM-100 when comparing to these?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
I haven't used the XDM-100 myself (but I have used the NT-USB+ and it's insanely good!). Based on the reviews I've seen of the 100, I would put it in the middle. The Ethos is my favorite, but I do think I like what I've heard from the 100 more than the Icon. But again, I haven't tested it myself.
@tw1tch09 Жыл бұрын
The icon usb is really impressive
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
It sounds amazing from what I've heard! Pretty aweomse that you can get a USB version of a mic with that quality.
@themapleleaf Жыл бұрын
But Shure MV7 and sm7b are dynamic mics and Earthworks ICON mics are not dynamic, right? So, Earthworks mics would be worse it untreated room?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Both of these Earthworks are condenser mics, which speaking very generally, do tend to pick up a bit more environmental tone. But as you can sort of hear here, since the condenser mics don't need as much gain, that does help reduce how much sound they'll pick up (compared to a dynamic mic that needs the gain set much higher). I think I ended up answering the question without answering the question, but there's no black-and-white solution unfortunately 🤷🏻♂️
@Mr.Plutonium Жыл бұрын
Will the SM7B's blue foam windscreen fit the Ethos?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Kind of. It's very loose. The ETHOS' windscreen is quite a bit smaller than the SM7B ones.
@IvanSergio1984 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the blue foam windscreen for your Sm7b?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
reporterstore.com 👍
@ac1320 Жыл бұрын
The Icon strikes me as an on-camera mkh 50. 🤔
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Hey yeah, kinda true!
@ToddDolce Жыл бұрын
Tom,....I was thinking. I really love the ETHOS mic and prefer it over the Icon Pro... BUT... I prefer the Icon Pro's capsule screen cover. Couldn't I just purchase the Icon Pro WITH the ETHOS and place the Icon's mesh screen capsule cover on the Ethos and leave it like that? The Ethos would then be perfect!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
The windscreens are totally interchangeable (I've done it a few times myself 😁 ), but I don't know if Earthworks sells them separately? I bet you could email them and ask, and they may have a parts catalog or something.
@ElVixe 7 ай бұрын
I fucking want the Ethos now, thank you. I don't even have a mixer.
@frubo_ssg 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, Earthworks microphones cost much more in Europe as they do in the U.S. - even after the price reduction. Ethos is „on sale“ now for 599 EUR => 650 $ US.
@BobBradford Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the colored SM7b Windscreens?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
reporterstore.com 👍
@BobBradford Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Thanks. appreciate you responding
@The_Chad_ 9 ай бұрын
That's an orange windscreen? I need to calibrate my monitor!
@jonkthompson Жыл бұрын
Did you really just do that at the beginning? 😂
@shotgun-studio Жыл бұрын
You had me thinking it was Thursday for a minute 😂
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Haha, sorry 'bout that! This week is an odd Wednesday week.
@PeteBreen Жыл бұрын
Prefer the sound of the Ethos myself - donated. Thanks Tom.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete! I really appreciate it! 🙌
@chillywilli Жыл бұрын
As a finemechanical engineer I would buy these just for the looks alone, they are stunning. Unfortunately way over budget for me as a beginner though, then to think its €649,- at Thomann. Question, what mics stands do you use? Not the Rode boomarm, the cast iron ones you used here on your desk. It is not in your gear list.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
They’re Samson tabletop stands I found on Amazon- super affordable, usually like $15 or so. 👍
@chillywilli Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thanks!
@theoutsiderjess4869 3 ай бұрын
I think in the future I want to buy their usb mic
@tjzuppe Жыл бұрын
We won’t know if the $12 microphone at the drug store is any good until you try it, Tom.
@EzzyoBape Жыл бұрын
Sona still sounds significantly better than ..sm7b …I’m surprised on how people can’t tell all the tiny components …but never got around to getting it I kept doing research and to be honest like the ethos mic to be significantly better because of the richness of fill of sound only from within proximity Ofcourse but I’m a rapper and I tend to have mic up close when I stream so it is build perfect for my style of preference
@360MIX Жыл бұрын
I found it strange that you are comparing the two microphones and you have one with the windscreen on and the the other removed.. Why would you do that? you do know that the foam does change the sound a little...
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
In this case, one comes with it and one doesn’t (it’s kind of built in to the metal grill). There’s actually not a specific-size windscreen for the Icon.
@360MIX Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck oh okay that explains it. Okay perfectly satisfied with this answer! Thanks for the review
@JasonRaneses 11 ай бұрын
You sir, are the king of puns. Nice review.
@tombuck 11 ай бұрын
That's a title I'm happy to have!
@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын
These microphones look completely identical and sound the same to me
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
The difference becomes REALLY obvious with headphones, but on other speakers it definitely wouldn’t be as noticeable.
@ToddDolce Жыл бұрын
I think the Sona wins. Oh wait,...if we are talking about the ICON vs ETHOS.....I think the ICON wins.
@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Жыл бұрын
I’m starting to think he’s doing the puns on purpose
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
It’s really more of a brain condition. It’s been 36 years and I…can’t…stop…
@ericdano Жыл бұрын
Dad Puns called......they want you to stop
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
“This call could not be completed as dialed.”
@mattwruff Жыл бұрын
Earthworks Mics are studio-quality mic's! There is NO bad Earthworks Mic (Yes I'm a fan I have 10) The only USB mic I have is Icon mini. The Ethos is the best MIC of the bunch! You were in full PUN mode today! WAIT it's Wednesday, not Thursday you messing me up...
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
I really love the Ethos. I mean, I love them all, but that mic absolutely stunned me with how great it sounds.
@MARZILLI Жыл бұрын
The sona seems more harsh… If i had to listen to it all day my ears wouldn’t make it… The icon has that same (harshness)… Ethos and SM7B are smoother…
@realdanpatterson Жыл бұрын
Thid dude looks old enough to be a dad. Excused.
@JamesArthurHurley 2 ай бұрын
Huh. Funny that. The SM7b literally picks up the SAME background noise as all the others mics (including the Blue which is just gained down vs the condensers). In fact it picks up more than its dynamic competitor. Almost like what those of use who have been calling out the SM7b hype for years were right. Almost like physics is actually a thing. 😏😂🤣. It doesn’t even sound good. It’s a glorified 57. Spend your money on something better or just buy a 57.
@tombuck 2 ай бұрын
Wait you're telling me a mic can't break the laws of physics?!
@JamesArthurHurley 2 ай бұрын
@@tombuck Who would have thunk it. hahahaha
@daprincehwc Жыл бұрын
Shure Comp. should stop reviewers to compare sm7b with Ethos or Icon pro, these two brothers make the sm7b sound really bad side by side, and it also proves many of those buying sm7b are doing so by blindly following celeb that is using them but not consider the behind the curtain that goes into making them sound good even the SONA is better sound than sm7b, good work to earthworks audio for these two mics.
@seandaeley5438 Жыл бұрын
Not surprised you taught English. You love wordplay way too much! The epitome of "Wordplayful!"
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks Sean! Words is fun.
@seandaeley5438 Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck They is! That's ams grammar for you.
@savethefails Жыл бұрын
i just don't know what people hear. I owned both of these mics and sent them both back after being really unimpressed with the sound. They have a weird edgy kazoo sound in some frequencies. I wanted to love them but I really did not at all. Their SV33 is an incredible mic but these seem very "lets make something look cool for creators and grab that cash". They just do not hold up for the cost..even if they were cheaper I'd have sent them back.
@adenvalento Жыл бұрын
What mic do you recommend?
@savethefails Жыл бұрын
@@adenvalento it really depends on what you are using it for. Choosing a mic is so much more complex than most people make it sound.
@adenvalento Жыл бұрын
@@savethefails for live streaming.
@thethirdrailchannel Жыл бұрын
...constant wordplay
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