Electro-Voice RE20 Variable-D Dynamic Cardioid Broadcast Announcer Microphone

The Electro-Voice RE20 is truly an industry standard, a firm favourite among broadcasters, podcasters, and sound engineers worldwide. Its Variable-D acoustic design and heavy-duty internal pop filter excel for close-in voice work, while an internal element shock mount reduces vibration-induced noise.

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.

A true cardioid microphone, the RE20 offers greatest rejection at 180-degrees 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.

In addition to merely capturing sound, directional microphones have a by-product called proximity effect. This causes your voice to become unnaturally bass-heavy when speaking close to the mic, and to sound significantly thinner when you move farther away, consistent tone therefore becomes a moving target. Unlike any other directional mics, Variable-D mics minimize those dramatic shifts, allowing you to move freely around the mic with the confidence that your vocal tone will remain even and true.

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.

Specifications:

• Weight Net: 1 lb, 10 oz (737 g)
• Audio Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 18,000 Hz
• Case Material: Steel
• Element: Dynamic
• Finish: Dark Charcoal
• Open Circuit Voltage: 1.5 mV/pascal
• Hum Pickup Level, typical (60 Hz/1 millioersted field): -130 dBm
• Impedance: 150 ohms balanced
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Polarity: Pin 2 will be positive referenced to Pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm
• Accessories Included: 81715 stand clamp
• Optional Accessories: 309A shock-mounted stand adapter for use with floor stand or recording boom