Add an industry standard dynamic mic, a favorite of broadcasters and sound engineers, to your studio with the Electro-Voice RE20 classic cardioid dynamic mic.
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Manufacturer's Description for ElectroVoice RE20 Classic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
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
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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.)
Electro-Voice WarrantyElectro Voice Warranty
Electro-Voice offers the following warranties: 5 years on speakers; 3 years on electronics; and 2 years on microphones.
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"zZounds has been my favorite musical equipment retailer for years and I couldn't be more satisfied." - customer on January 16th, 2012
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"Awesome mic, BUY IT! But invest in a preamp with A TON of gain, you'll need it!"
Sound:
The sound of this mic is unbeatable for vocal applications, as proven by the radio industry's preference of it. For the price, dynamic mics don't get any better than this, also proven by the radio industry's preference of it, as radio stations are notoriously cheap. It has a textured, warm sound that makes my nasally drone actually tolerable. I do a weekly podcast, and this mic has been awesome for me. If you're planning on doing any spoken word recording, do yourself 2 favors: buy this mic, and spring for the package with the boom stand and shockmount, you'll thank me later. I would have given this mic a 10 on everything, if it wasn't for the fact that it requires a MASSIVE amount of gain to bring it to a good broadcast level. I was not warned about this, and had to find out the hard way. BE ADVISED: BUY A GOOD PREAMP (with AT LEAST +60db of gain), IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON USING THIS MIC TO DO ANYTHING QUIETER THAN SHOUTING INTO IT.
Feature:
The mic comes in a hard case that's padded inside, which is essential if you ever travel with your mic. Mine happens to be stationary, so I never use it, but it's comforting to know that it's there. I believe it also came with an xlr cable, but I bought it as part of the package, so I'm not sure if the cable was part of that. It also has a bass-rolloff switch on the back, which I haven't found particularly useful thus far.
Ease of Use:
Awesome. Plug & play, no explanation necessary.
Quality:
Very well made. It is made of sturdy steel, and thus weighs significantly more than any other dynamic mic I've ever held. It feels really solid in your hand (although, I suggest you spring for a stand, because it can get pretty heavy over a period of time). This is a top-quality, durable mic.
Value:
This mic, at the price it goes for, can't be beat. The best you could do would be a lateral move, and I challenge anyone to find another mic in the same price range that compares.
Manufacturer Support:
I have no idea how the support team over at Electrovoice is, as I haven't had the misfortune of having an issue with my mic, so I'm just gonna give them a 10, so as not to bring down the average of my score. I LOVE THIS MIC!
The Wow Factor:
As far as the "sex appeal" of this mic, it is definitely shaped like a huge robot penis, so if you're into that sort of thing, this is one of the sexiest mics around. Anybody with a fetish for Bender Bending Rodriguez, of Futurama fame, would definitely be aroused in a big way by the aesthetic of this super sexy mic.
Overall:
Overall, this mic is the most bang you can get for your hard-earned buck. When it comes to dynamic mics, this one shines. BUY IT!
Style of Music: Hip-Hop / Comedy
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"I find it disturbing that there are some people who've never used one..."
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.
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.
Ease of Use:
(1) Plug in.
(2) Make noise.
(3) Smile.
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.
Manufacturer 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.
The Wow Factor:
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.
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).
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