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Electro-Voice RE20 Variable-D Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

SKU: EVRE20 MFR: F.01U.413.981
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Key Features

  • Achieve broadcast-quality sound with the RE20 dynamic microphone, perfect for professional recordings.
  • The Electro-Voice RE20's variable-D design minimizes proximity effect, ensuring consistent audio clarity.
  • Its cardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted background noise, ideal for focused vocal or instrument capture.
  • Durable steel casing and fawn beige finish make this dynamic microphone a reliable and stylish choice.
  • Enjoy a smooth, natural frequency response (45-18000Hz) with this RE20 dynamic microphone for rich sound.
  • With low noise and balanced output, the RE20 dynamic microphone delivers clean, professional-grade audio.
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Shopper : What else do you need to use this mic with a macintosh to record podcasts?TODD V : Technically, just an XLR-to-USB interface and recording/editing software of some kind. For this mic, a pre-amp of some sort is highly, highly recommended. Scarlett makes a decent less inexpensive interface/pre-amp combo or you can get something like a Rodecaster Pro if you're really serious about it and want to spend the money. I used the RE 20 for years on the radio and now for my podcast with the Rodecaster. I'd strongly urge you to consider something like a Cloudlifter on top of the Rodecaster or Scarlett. This mic is power hungry. Shure's SM7B even more so. If you're just trying out podcasting or are on a tight budget, there are less expensive options that sound quite good. A lot of people are excited to start and drop a lot of money on these two mics without realizing that to really get their money's worth, they'll need the pre-amp, too. That being said, when they're set up properly, they sound great!
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Paul D : I'm a former broadcast engineer and am now making vocal recordings myself at home. This mic is a known entity for me - so I know what I'm getting and that I'll be happy with it.DENITA P : It's the industry standard. They are incredibly durable. Gives off a professional presentation.

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Review Summary

2024-06-21T22:52:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Mic! Shock mount, not so much.

The mic is outstanding! The support arm is actually pretty good, though time will tell if it lasts. The shock mount is a total fail. It doesn't support the mic in the center like it shows on the product page. The bottom metal bars clack together from the slightest vibration - totally defeats the purpose of the shock mount. Since it was free, I'll pad mine with foam and gaff tape.

David P.

2022-05-04T08:12:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value.

Great value on this combo, and the quality of the accessories was excellent. Beautiful vocal mic.

STEVEN H.

2022-01-03T06:55:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great kit

Great microphone and kit.

Kalvin W.

2021-12-29T12:30:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice

Nice mic and a great company. Adorama has been a great company to deal with. I appreciate the sales personal who does all they can to help.

MICHAEL J.

2021-11-18T08:54:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this mic

This mic package is definitely the way to go! After doing so much research, the price was right at Adorama and the rest was seamless. Shipping was super fast, the mic and accessories work great, and most importantly, I feel like a professional podcaster now with this fancy new mic.

MEREDITH B.

2021-08-13T09:12:15

Rated 5 out of 5

KABOOM!

This mic is dynamite.

CJ K.

2020-07-22T09:22:57

Rated 5 out of 5

I recommend Adorama to all my musician friends

As an audiobook narrator, sound quality is most important. As a business person, quality for the price is paramount. After an extensive search, I found Adorama offered a complete package that included an Electro-Voice RE20 Mic, matching boom and shock mount, which ensured everything fit perfectly. The Mic also came with a nice case. I had reason to talk with their Customer Service and found them to be prompt and most helpful. Given the need - I will use Adorama, again!

Warren R.

2020-07-22T09:21:01

Rated 5 out of 5

I RECOMMEND Adorama to all my musician friends

As an audiobook narrator, sound quality is most important. As a business person, quality for the price is paramount. After an extensive search, I found Adorama offered a complete package that included an Electro-Voice RE20 Mic, matching boom and shock mount, which ensured everything fit perfectly. The Mic also came with a nice case. I had reason to talk with their Customer Service and found them to be prompt and most helpful. Given the need - I will use Adorama, again!

Warren R.

2020-06-10T16:26:40

Rated 5 out of 5

EV RE20

As good or better than the same model microphone I used in 1988. An absolute classic

MARK L.

2020-03-25T10:41:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply amazing

Such a great microphone. Definitely one of the best products I have purchased to date as far as voice recording products go. The sound quality is so crisp I couldn't ask for better.

Kevin D.

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Electro-Voice RE20 Specifications

  • Element Type

    Dynamic

  • Frequency Response

    45-18000Hz

  • Polar Pattern

    Cardioid

  • Impedance

    150 ohms balanced

  • Sensitivity, Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz

    1.5 mV/pascal

  • Hum Pickup Level, typical

    -130 dBm (60 Hz/1 millioersted field)

  • Polarity

    Pin 2 will be positive referenced to Pin 3 with positive pressure on diaprhagm

  • Case Material

    Steel

  • Finish

    Fawn beige

  • Length

    8.53" (216.66mm)

  • Widest Diameter

    2.14" (54.35mm)

  • Body Diameter

    1.94" (49.27mm)

  • Weight

    1.62lbs / 0.73kg

  • UPC Code

    800549414463

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Great Mic! Shock mount, not so much.

By David P.

The mic is outstanding! The support arm is actually pretty good, though time will tell if it lasts. The shock mount is a total fail. It doesn't support the mic in the center like it shows on the product page. The bottom metal bars clack together from the slightest vibration - totally defeats the purpose of the shock mount. Since it was free, I'll pad mine with foam and gaff tape.

Great value.

By STEVEN H.

Great value on this combo, and the quality of the accessories was excellent. Beautiful vocal mic.

Electro-Voice RE20

Electro-Voice RE20.

The Electro-Voice RE20 Variable-D Dynamic Cardioid Microphone is a professional-quality dynamic cardioid microphone created specially for recording, broadcast and sound-reinforcement applications requiring essentially flat response over a very wide frequency range. The wide frequency response, coupled with excellent transient response, make the RE20 easily comparable to the finest condenser cardioid microphones and an easily operated "bass tilt down" switch corrects spectrum balance for use in long-reach situations or other applications where bass attenuation is needed.

Variable-D Design For Podcasters.

A true cardioid microphone, the RE20 offers greatest rejection at 180deg. off axis - directly to the rear of the microphone. Pattern control is so consistent that the frequency response is nearly independent of angular location of the sound source, creating virtually no off-axis coloration, yet providing greatest possible rejection of unwanted sounds. An integral blast and wind filter covers each acoustic opening on the RE20. In recording sessions or on stage, singers can "close talk" the microphone, singing with their lips almost touching the grille screen with no worry of "P-pops" or excessive sibilance. Part of the filter also shock mounts the internal microphone element, reducing the transfer of vibrations from external sources. The exceptional performance of the RE20 is achieved by using a large Acoustalloy diaphragm in combination with an exceptionally low-mass aluminum voice coil. Using this diaphragm assembly, the RE20 is capable of reproducing extremely high sound pressure levels with no fear of the overload and distortion often experienced with phantom-powered condensers. The RE20 will also continue to function flawlessly in high humidity and elevated temperatures that would seriously degrade competitive condenser microphones. A massive steel housing and effective hum-bucking coil assure the RE20's resistance to magnetically induced hum and noise. This means the RE20 can be used successfully in situations where other microphones would experience unacceptable levels of hum and buzz.

Variable-D Design For Podcasters.

Features.

  • Favorite of broadcast show hosts and voice-over studios
  • Ideal for instrument recording, especially kick drums and acoustic guitars
  • Studio condenser response yet no powering required and immune to overloading
  • Large Acoustalloy diaphragm and low-mass aluminum voice-coil
  • Dual-ported, continuously Variable-D with minimal proximity effect
  • Steel case and hum-bucking coil provide exceptional magnetic shielding

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Achieve broadcast-quality sound with the RE20 dynamic microphone, perfect for professional recordings.
  • The Electro-Voice RE20's variable-D design minimizes proximity effect, ensuring consistent audio clarity.
  • Its cardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted background noise, ideal for focused vocal or instrument capture.
  • Durable steel casing and fawn beige finish make this dynamic microphone a reliable and stylish choice.
  • Enjoy a smooth, natural frequency response (45-18000Hz) with this RE20 dynamic microphone for rich sound.
  • With low noise and balanced output, the RE20 dynamic microphone delivers clean, professional-grade audio.

What's in the box:

  • Electro-Voice RE20 Variable-D Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
  • 81715 Stand Clamp
  • Electro-Voice 2 Year Limited Warranty