Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone Review / Test

Today, I have the Electro-Voice RE20 in the Audio Hotline Studio! This microphone is a CLASSIC! This mic has been used in a lot of different audio industries and continues to be a staple in all of them! Whether you are thinking about starting a podcast, radio show, recording music, etc... The RE20 has probably been brought up for all of them. Even though it is considered a “broadcast” mic it has made its way into the hearts of a lot of audio professionals and audio lovers.
In this episode I go through a little bit of my history with the mic and then I of course tell you all of the details about it and then I throughly test it!
Be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!

Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!

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Thank You Shawn Milochik for creating an awesome blind test!

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Intro: 0:00 - 0:52
A little RE20 History: 0:52 - 1:25
My History with the RE20: 1:25 - 2:46
How I am Recording it: 2:46 - 3:25
RE20 Cost, Accessories and Alternatives: 3:25 - 4:52
Specs: 4:52 - 5:39
Testing Intro: 5:39 - 6:01
Proximity: 6:01 - 6:15
Plosives: 6:15 - 6:30
Polar Pattern Test (White Noise): 6:30 - 6:42
Background Noise Rejection: 6:42 - 6:57
Post Processing Test: 6:57 - 7:09
Distance Test: 7:09 - 7:16
Bass Roll-Off Switch Test: 7:16 - 7:29
Acoustic Guitar Test: 7:29 - 7:44
Electric Guitar Tests: 7:44 - 8:12
Mic activator Tests: 8:12 - 9:36
My Review / My Opinion: 9:36 - 13:08
Outro: 13:08 - 13:58

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Canon EOS R:
Sony A7iii:
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 (Newer Version):
Sigma EF 35mm f1/4 (Cheaper Alternative to Canon):
Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4:
Tamron E-Mount 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens:
Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4:
Sigma E-Mount 35m f/1.4:
Tamron EF 15-30mm f/2.8:
Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C):
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO):
Moza Slypod:
Atomos Ninja V:
Aputure 120D MKii:
Aputure Light Dome II:
Godox SL60w:
Impact Fresnel:
Amazon
Manfrotto Tripod:

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Rode Video Mic Pro+:
Hercules Mic Stand:
Zoom H6:
Zoom H5:
Apollo Twin Quad:
Mogami XLR:
Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative):

[lewishoweth]

I can honestly appreciate the quality of this video so much. Everything, the edits, the sound, the video, everything. Very well done.

[Crapgame]

My dream mic, I’m using the RE 320 at the moment.

[snapper]

bro, why do you have so few subscribers? with this video quality you are at the level of big channels like Podcastage etc!

[JRiff-jycx]

My rule of thumb is if I don't need to do any processing, than it's a damn good mic. This falls in that category. Great video!

[DJElectraFry]

Why do I always like the expensive stuff the best? 🤔

[StevieRichardsFitness]

After using the SM7B for a year or so, I’m definitely reconsidering the RE20. In my video review of the RE20, many have told me that it sounds best.

The one thing that scares me a little bit is that the internal foam needs to be replaced. The company quoted me at around $250 and it needs to be serviced every 3-5 years.

[johnherbst]

Great video...new two quick questions... what are the foam panels that you have on the back wall and what lights are you using to light them. The definition between the blue and purple is awesome. It looks great... thanks

[TheHalfmanofOz]

Sir, I like your style of presentation. Best of luck growing the channel.

[arimeau]

Your performance on the electric guitar is amazing!

[NocturnalNews]

i've been debating on buying this microphone for about five years but I think your video just convinced me to buy it😂

Although you brought up a few things in your video I've never even heard of

like the mic activator lol is that like a cloud lifter or

You kind of a burned through that part of your video quickly so I'm not quite sure what that 🤔is

basically I have the scarlet in your face I mean interface lol and ordering the new microphone along with a cloud lifter should I get something it's like every time I think I have this crap figured out I see a video like yours and I'm like what the hell is he talking about lol please help

[MeTuLHeD]

Sounds GREAT on your voice man.
In my experience, it also sounds fantastic on guitar cabs and on kick drum.

[thebusinessfirm]

Great review, mate. Thanks for making it.

[TheHypeCom]

Great review, btw new re20s come in a soft shell case nowadays, which are a lot more secure because they are closed with a zipper and not with these easily to snap open clips the old plastic case used

[prettybondgirl]

Great review as always dude! BUT, I have searched and searched for that blind test video that you so vigorously encouraged us to take a look at and I can't fricking find the link! Despite this flaw you are still an A+ to me! <3

[HanieBCreations]

Sounds good for voice. I liked the electric guitar too! Amazing review.

[Alxotaku]

Sounds great you know in your opinion which one you think is better the Shure or re20 it would make for good video

[ChroniclesofGhoul]

do you find the RE20 suffers with sibilance? Would an SM7B be a better choice with sibilant voices?

[WhyitJellyDonut]

Similar experience, I bought a used re20(it was the black one so I thought it had to be newer/less likely to have issues right?!). I was wrong, it had multiple internal issues. Had literally no low end, was extremely tinny, and a terrible noise floor. To get it to sound even sort of similar to youtube videos I had to give it like 9-10 db of eq in the low end but then it sounded over processes, but still had the tinny, and noise floor problem. Based on what I could find out it probably had the diaphragm damaged and/or the brass tubes that are used for the variable D stuff were damaged. I even tried it with two different audio interfaces to double check my sanity lol

[GiantsOnTheHorizon]

The blind test was a great idea and the guy who runs it (Shawn) was very cool. In case anyone's interested, here were my results from most favorite to least favorite...

XM8500
RE20
e835s
Procaster
MD421-II
PR40
MD441u
SM7b
Q2u
Podmic

[dennish]

To my ears this was one of your best sounding videos. It is also the first one that I can recall that you didn't use the Zoom. Why the change?