SR314 Cardioid Handheld Vocal Microphone

The Earthworks SR314 is a cardioid condenser microphone designed for handheld use by the most demanding live performers. The SR314’s stainless steel exoskeleton is expertly sculpted through precision machining yielding a mic that is beautiful, balanced and rugged. Its studio-quality, small-diaphragm cardioid condenser capsule is coupled with a Class A amplifier circuit that delivers an extended flat frequency response and a focus on time coherence (fast, clean impulse response).

The Earthworks SR314 doesn’t sound like a traditional stage microphone. By eliminating the many layers of distortion and noise normally added by each acoustic and electronic component, it pulls back the veil to reveal the true voice of the artist. This results in quicker soundchecks and better monitor and in-ear mixes, letting you focus on your performance.

The SR314 goes beyond the promise of a studio mic inserted into a live space by directly addressing the challenges and pitfalls of many live environments. Its tight cardioid polar pattern with a consistent frequency response all the way out to 90 degrees means the SR314 delivers the same quality of sound even when the singer moves off-center. It offers extreme attenuation of sound sources located beyond 90 degrees with maximum rejection at 180 degrees. The SR314 also offers a consistent low-frequency response across a wide range of distances, providing articulate detailed bass up close, while not getting thin with distance.