ElectroVoice RE20 Classic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Bass roll-off switch.

Item: ELVRE20

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"I find it disturbing that there are some people who've never used one..."

Feature:
A roll-off switch. Do you need more? No. Bummer that the shock mount isn't included, but to reach the price point, understandable.

Quality:
Simplistic and elegant design, built like a rock. Could probably be used to hammer nails between sessions.

Value:
To get a mic of this quality and flexibility for the "street" price they're asking is almost obscene.

Desirability:
The new "trend" towards "condenser microphones" being synonymous with "vocal recording" completely overlooks some of the best vocal microphones made such as the RE20 and Shure's SM7. It's sad, as a lot of people will, by choice, never experience the RE20 because it's not a condenser mic. Those who are closed-minded enough to think that way deserve the scratchy and "overly-strident" vocal tracks they're going to cut anyway. The RE20 should be part of every single mic collection. It's one of few microphones that I've ever said that about. It has it all - Amazing sound, excellent performance, unbelievable flexibility, even up to and including the "wow" factor from the client. Even the design screams "Authority" - It looks pro, it sounds pro, because it is without a doubt, manufactured with professional use in mind.

Sound:
When paired with a decent preamp, one of the greatest vocal mics ever designed. The detail of a condenser (without the irritating "edge" on most "budget-friendly" condensers) with the inherent advantages of a dynamic. Much more flattering to the human voice than most condensers, and much more flexible. Excellent on guitar and bass cabs, brass, drums also. Not a "go-to" mic for strings and very soft, breathy vocals. Known in many circles as the quintessential broadcast mic for good reason - But definitely not limited to broadcast applications by a long shot.

Ease of Use:
(1) Plug in. (2) Make noise. (3) Smile.

Support:
N/A - Never had one fail. That being said, I'm a user, not an owner. But with the amount of obviously well-used RE (and PL) 20's that I use and see at other facilities regularly, it doesn't seem to be prone to breaking down.

Overall:
If you're in the huge collection of novice engineers, or just suffering from CCCS (Cheesy Chinese Condenser Syndrome), do yourself a favor and audition the RE20. It may turn into your "go to" vocal mic (among many other things).

Submitted: 11/7/2006

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Industry Standard Variable-D dynamic cardioid microphone is a favorite among broadcasters and sound engineers worldwide. The Variable-D design and heavy-duty, internal P-pop filter reduce proximity effect while the internal element shock mount reduces vibration-induced noise. Bass roll-off switch.

Microphone Applications:
Vocals, Accordion, Acoustic Strings, Brass, Guitar Amp, Kick Drum, Snare, Speech, Tom, Woodwinds

Technical Info

Element: Dynamic

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Impedance, Low-Z balanced: 150 Ohms

Connector Type: 3-pin XLR

Open Circuit Voltage: 1.5 mV/Pascal

Finish: Fawn Beige

Case Material: Steel

Weight Net: 737 g (26 oz.)

Dimensions (Height X Max Diameter): 217 x 54 mm (8.54 in. x 2.13 in.)

Seen in front of broadcasters, kick drums, bass amps, vocalists, and countless other sources, the RE-20 is known for its minimal proximity effect and a clarity rivaling that of many condenser mics-but it's a large-diaphragm, cardioid dynamic! Internal shockmount and pop filter. Bass roll off switch.

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