Electro-Voice RE 20 Dynamic Vocal and Instrument Microphone

General

The Electro Voice RE 20 is nothing less than the most reputable, all-round microphone in the world. This dynamic microphone is a moving-coil type with a cardioid polar pattern. It can be found in every TV, radio and recording studio, thanks to its flat response over a broad frequency range, along with its durability and reliability.

Application

The RE20 can be used for just about anything - vocals, bass guitar, kick drums, guitar amps, snare drums, toms, brass, the list goes on. And when you use the RE20 for vocals, you get that real in-your-face sound. Thanks to the internal shock mount and pop filter, along with the virtual absence of the proximity effect, this microphone delivers a more than satisfactory result for vocalists. It performs better than most condenser microphones in the same price class, though it should be noted that for cymbals and acoustic guitars a condenser microphone would be a better choice, due to the moving-coil system of the RE20.

Forgiving

This is the most forgiving microphone in the world, which means that you won't have to spend hours finding the perfect sweet spot for recording. The cardioid capsule ignores all of the sound coming in from the sides and back, and the polar pattern is consistent so for the most part, the frequency response doesn't depend on the angle of the audio source. This means that you don't have to worry about distortion, should the optimal angle be lost during recording. In short: simply set it up and record. This Electro Voice classic is fitted with an integrated pop filter that conveniently filters out vocalists' peppy plosives. That also makes the RE20 great for rooms with poor acoustics.