Electro-Voice RE20 user reviews ( 9/10) - 11 user reviews

• 06/07/09

  mooseherman's review

  Characteristics

  This is a dynamic microphone that can be used in both live and studio settings, though I admittedly have only used it myself in a studio. I have however, played shows where the sound guys have used it on bass amps, and as far as I could tell it worked great. They are pretty versatile but they are best known as vocal mics. Radio stations have used them for years. I don't know much about that world, but I do know that they are designed for vocal use. They also work well on kick drums, bass amps, and other applications.

  Overall Opinion

  I guess the best quality of this microphone is it's reliability. While it's rarely the best choice in a studio for vocals, it will suffice in most situations. I tend to prefer large diaphragm condenser mics when recording vocals, but I have heard from colleagues that this mic has worked wonders for them. Hearing the results that they achieved, I'd have to agree. I guess I simply didn't have the kind of sessions that they did. I personally prefer what it can do with drums and bass. The mic is great for bass amps, and was my go-to mic for quite a while, until I expanded my collection and started working at a studio where they had more mics. Kick drums also sound pretty great with this, especially when used in tandem with an AKG D112. I once tried it as an overhead mic just for fun, and surprisingly, it worked rather well. It gave the drums a fatter, thicker sound that made them sound sort of vintage. This might not be what you're looking for most of the time, but it's still pretty cool.
  
  
  
  Something I particularly like about this mic is it's ability to reduce noise and bleed. I once recorded drums and electric guitar in the same room, and this mic was hands down the best at reducing bleed from the guitar (I used it on kick drum). I've also had good luck with it not picking up extraneous sounds in vocal booths (some mics pick up annoying clicks and people moving in the booth, this is usually not the issue with this microphone). It's very durable, too, as many people have said, although I would still be careful with it, simply because it could potentially never break on you, unlike most gear in general.
  
  
  
  Given how inexpensive it is, any beginning engineer or anyone with a low budget should make this one of their first investments. The usefulness and quality of sound belie it's cheap price. I would highly recommend it to anybody who doesn't already have it.
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 01/29/09

  moosers's review

  Characteristics

  The Electrovoice RE20 is a dynamic microphone that I have used both in the recording studio and the live setting. They are famous for being used in radio booths as a vocal mic, but will work great for a number of different applications including as a vocal microphone for singers, on kick drum (inside or out) or a bass guitar amp. The most useful of these applications has to be for any sort of vocal, as they are designed for use with the human voice. They are great at blocking outside noise when a person sings or talks right up on the grill of the microphone. It also has a roll off switch which can prove to be quite helpful in certain situations.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using RE20s for about three years and they not only sound great but are incredibly sturdy and well built. This guy is strong and well protected and I don't think they could be broken very easily, even if it was dropped. With every mic it depends on what you are looking to achieve with it, but the RE20 will provide any recording engineer with a number of effective uses for it. The best part about the RE20 is the price, as it would be hard to find a better bang for your buck in terms of microphones. The only other dynamic mic in the price range that I would rather have is a Shure SM7, but the RE20 is a fine selection. I would only choose the SM7 over the RE20 because of how good it sounds on male vocals, while the RE20 is probably better for all around vocals and speech. If you're looking for crisp vocals in a live or recording setting where you need to block out noise, the RE20 is the way to go.
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 08/18/08

  webstersays's review

  Characteristics

  This microphone is a classic dynamic cardiod microphone. It is used for a lot of recording applications. I have seen studios that use it for almost every kind of drum, for guitar cabinets, for vocals (though rarely), and even for other things like maracas. It is also an extremely common microphone that people use for broadcasting. If you have ever watched a televised radio show, there's a very good chance that this is what they are talking into.

  Overall Opinion

  I have seen this mic around and have used it various places for many years. It is not a new mic, but it has definitely stood the test of time because it is still in heavy use today after all these years. I like that it's got a very distinct sound. It's a dynamic mic so it isn't too trebly. It rolls off the low end so it is good for combatting proximity effect. That is probably a reason it is so common in broadcast where people are talking right up to the grill of it and there are a lot of plosives in their speech. It handles transients very well so people like to use it on drums a lot of the time. Even though it rolls off low end, it still manages to make kick drums sound nice and bassy. My guitarist likes to use this in combination with a condenser mic in the studio to record his guitar amp. A couple of negative things is that they have a fixed polar pattern, so that limits your options. Also this is not a very bright sounding microphone, so it is not that well suited to a lot of things that have a lot of high pitched sound. I have seen a lot of microphones, and this one is a classic. Most studios I have been to had at least one, it seems like it's a staple. They are not very expensive relatively, so they are definitely a good value.
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno

• 02/12/10

  damaye's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  It is a dynamic microphone reference, originally designed for the spoken voice (radio broadcast), but it may be very suitable for singing and for all other uses.
  
  
  
  It has a round and warm with a strong personality, while being accurate extrêmment. We feel it encourages the body of sound while showing some silky frequencies in the lower medium.
  
  
  
  It can be very valuable for certain kinds of songs when we want to avoid having too many or too sharp nose.
  
  
  
  In fact it is a microphone that seems particularly well suited for digital recording because it avoids adding another layer of gloss and sharp that end up tired ears.
  
  
  
  One can also use it to store all kinds of beats with (he is able to withstand high pressures). In this case it may be more neutral = more difficult to distinguish from other microphones. Good experience for recording an electric guitar a little too aggressive in its clear and crunch.

  Overall Opinion

  I could test it for several days.
  
  
  
  I tested many other mics before this one, static, dynamic and electret.
  
  
  
  Its peculiarity that I liked most is his accuracy, his warmth and the fact that he makes something very nice and not at all aggressive on a digital recorder, while having a real personality. It is a micro 'confidence and pleasure "
  
  The least? hard to say, this mic is perfect for some uses. We have enjoyed a switch to have a lump in the upper midrange, it could be useful in some cases.
  
  
  
  The price / quality ratio is extremely good given that this is a very high-end microphone.
  
  
  
  I am considering the aquérir.
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 01/05/10

  sylvaindesbois's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What kind of microphone? Large-diaphragm dynamic versatile

  Overall Opinion

  It is a very micro radio studios used for the spoken voice and this A long-time already.
  
  Shure SM7 alternative to in that context.
  
  
  
  The micro South Radio (example)
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 12/24/08

  sesame975's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  It is a dynamic Swiss knives, we can do a lot of thing, there should be one in each studio.

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  6 months
  
  - What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  I love his versatility, he can do the trick (depending on the desired outcome) for voices, brass, the transplanted guitar or bass amps, toms, kick, even the Hihat! In addition he inspires confidence, it's big, heavy fine. Its tone is so characteristic that it .. though.
  
  - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  Yes
  
  - How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  It's okay, it was worth the money, it's a bit expensive but it's a great dynamic mic.
  
  - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Yes no problem, having said that it is useless to have 10 in his studio.

  N / A

  N / A
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 12/03/07

  Mmz's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Any style instuments ...

  Overall Opinion

  I used the last 4 years.
  
  c a micro particle with its very serious and very present 3kHz a bit aggressive but not really annoying.
  
  the only thing that sucks is c it is too heavy of a sudden he fell to the foot of cheap mic.
  
  
  
  c kick on really well as live in the studio that he transcribes really the sound of a bass drum, a BDrum use of high quality.
  
  
  
  c is the top voice as the sound is very radio.
  
  
  
  Distorted guitars, a comparison of c cool ca SM57 sounds more hardcore.
  
  
  
  brass light on it sounds c, c all c exellent.
  
  
  
  on a bass amp type very well but big ampeg fridge, Swr ...
  
  on small bass amp with guy who can not play because horror cl ca drool even more. better a 421, or 57 DI ...
  
  
  
  the price is right, it's been weird c true to both in dynamics.
  
  
  
  c microphone that I never sell ...

  N / A

  N / A
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 06/08/06

  benoperator's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  C is a versatile dynamic mic (kick, sax, voice ...)

  Overall Opinion

  I used the last six months to record any kind of source.
  
  My main use is for the bass drum, this mic is very prcis. It has a very good response curve. Excellent reproduction of transients, very good dynamics. Precise C is without artifice. On a sax c is certainly that it leaves a most "paw", a "color", a signature that is found on both the production. I also used for the leslie, no problem.
  
  
  
  J I try some other mics (especially the bass drum), there are a lot of good but that it offers so much of the other applications (for c sax is eyes closed and ...... ears open).
  
  The price is accordingly (and c is not so expensive), it is in the pros may be possible. He won his place for a long time in the "standard".
  
  With this micro there sre aquerri value ...

  N / A

  N / A
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 07/17/05

  Shibaya's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Wide cardioid dynamic microphone membrane.
  
  Particularity to choose between several impdances output: 250 -150 and 50 ohms. I recommend setting 250 Ohms.

  Overall Opinion

  Acquired recently. Possdait before a PL20. This may be possde MODEL greater bandwidth in AIGS.
  
  Micro insensitive. Must be used with a prampli impractical. Little cash pressures given its impressive technology but weak micro shock!
  
  Specially in making brass: 10/10
  
  Bass drum 8 / 10 condition DCAL from the bat.
  
  Baritone or bass voice mle 7 / 10 with a small correction capacitor is much more recommended, but in troubleshooting!
  
  
  
  Acquired 250 used with the capsule, foam, and even the transformer XLR new, changed by EV Michigan and all under warranty. Only the cage that is original and in very good state except a few scratches on the paint. What more.
  
  
  
  More prcis a D112 and D12 That a stretched BP.
  
  Whereas I like the universal tool for low end and for the pressure. BP's tense impressed.
  
  
  
  I think a 2nd acqurir if the opportunity arises Submitted

  N / A

  N / A
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno
• 03/20/05

  studiodhorlebaix's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I use the RE 20 (dynamic mic) recently in the studio. I have tried many.
  
  Guitar amp 3.10
  
  6.10 bass amp
  
  05/10 kick
  
  Floor tom 10/10
  
  trombone 10/10
  
  voice 6.10
  
  These are comparisons against my other classic microphones (D112, SM57, Rode NT2, 421 ...)
  
  This is not a micro versatile. Have one is a luxury. Buy this mic would be a first micro BTIS. But when one loves, one does not count.

  Overall Opinion

  2 months
  
  it is beautiful and great for floor tom and trombone
  
  yes
  
  bad
  
  bought used for 350, I would.

  N / A

  N / A
  Did you find this review helpful?yesno

• Page: 1
• 2
• 
•