Premium Budget Mic for Podcasting: Earthworks SR117
In this episode we take a look at and listen to Earthworks’ SR117 vocal mic! This interesting handheld number is built for high-quality vocal performance just like the beloved SHURE SM58, but this one is a phantom-powered condenser mic rather than a dynamic mic, allowing you to use less gain for similar-sounding results. Its super-flat frequency response also allows you to shape it however you like with EQ in post. In this episode we cover the SR117’s key features, compare it to a few similar mics, and explore situations in which this might be your best choice for a vocal mic. Let’s take a closer look!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Earthworks SR117 Supercardioid Vocal Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Earthworks SR314 Handheld Cardioid Vocal Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- SHURE SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon
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