RE320 vs RE20

The EV Mic Guy explains and demonstrates the differences between the Electro-Voice RE320 and RE20 microphones.

[CleanCutAudio]

Dude's too humble to even mention he created the RE320. This guy is a legend!

[conorgilles]

I wish every microphone comparison video was like this one.

[TheEVMicGuy]

Hi Sidney. Thanks for the compliment. Knowing the sound you're going for, as well as the charachteristics of your own voice are always considerations when choosing a mic. Not knowing what other models you're referring to, the RE20 is very neutral and flat. And with its Variable-D proximity conrol, you'll have a generous working range around the mic as I demonstrated. As mentioned, the RE20 is flatter and more controlled, and the RE320 is more lively and open sounding.
Thanks again.

[TheEVMicGuy]

Hi Sean,
Thanks so much for your feedback, and for your support of EV mics. Glad you liked the video.
Rick

[zatoichiable]

For audiobook voice over the 320 has the detail and top end needed for spoken words.

[thomasberesford]

Excellent video . Not too advanced, but not dumbed down either. This guy would make a great teacher. The re 320 sounds very nice. Especially for the price

[TheEVMicGuy]

Thanks for your support of EV mics, MontanaCal. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the RE320. BTW, the NBC Today show just ran a feature story on March 23, 2013 covering Ryan Seacrest's "Seacrest Studios" where he's installed RE320's in each facility.
Thanks again,
Rick

[mcadder]

Super professional video. Charismatic guy gives great info, what more could one ask for. Wish everything on youtube had this quality...

[testpattern]

I have many decades of audio experience. Electro-Voice really hit a home run with this one. It is a great mic!

[NCAL]

In the amateur radio community the 20 and 27 have a great following. I will give the 320 a shot and see how it preforms now thanks to your vid, , Thanks

[jdedwardson]

The lead singer for Radiohead has used the RE20 for both live and studio singing.

[michaelerbreviews]

Great video comparison and perfect timing. I just purchased what I thought was the RE20 but I actually ordered the RE320 by accident and was going to return it immediately. However after watching this video I've decided that the RE320 may just be the better choice for me. I intend to use it for voice with my YouTube review videos as well as possibly podcasting.

[Decenium]

gotta love how that works, RE20 made for speech/voice, finds its way into a lot of instrument recordings (much like the MD421) so EV gives the newer model RE320 a special mode specifically tailored to kick drum and then the find out a lot of people like that setting for voice...

[LolFishFail]

So I'm torn between the RE-20 and RE-320 I'm leaning towards the RE-320 at the moment because of the "personality switch" as some people call it and because of the price tag being lower. It's purely for voice over work and podcast style recording.

[Philminator]

I love the RE 320 with the kick thing switch toggled on.

[fingtwice]

You gonna hear a lot more top end - tssss tssss tssss. You are just brilliant, sir! Best review ever. Thank you so much. Just ordered the re320 for my audio book production.

[gutsberserker]

I can see why you are the mic guy. Great video

[soulstice]

The RE320 sounds very similar to the RE20 with the kick drum curve engaged. Makes it sound flatter and fuller sound. Gets rid of the overly bright condenser sound of the RE320 without the switch. Could be kind of a cheat code to buy the cheaper RE320, but still have very similar sound to the RE20. Does anyone agree?

[Geardos]

RE320 is a great mic for the price (a bit more than half the re20 price). Seriously tempted to get one... 

[frankpatterson]

5/24/22 and I just watched this video. I just ordered the EV RE320 "It's more in my budget". Super excited!