BEST VOICEOVER MIC? | Electro-Voice RE20 Microphone Review

The Electro Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with Variable-D is potentially the BEST voice over microphone you can get... ever.
It's heavy duty, features a bass roll-off switch, and comes with a built-in pop filter.

The RE20 is perfect for radio, live shows, live streaming, podcasts, and making awesome YouTube videos.

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Product Features:
"The RE20 dynamic cardioid microphone is truly an industry standard, a firm favorite among broadcasters and sound engineers worldwide. Its popularity also extends into music production as a premium grade instrument microphone. Its Variable-D™ design and heavy-duty internal pop filter excel for close-in voice work, while an internal element shock-mount reduces vibration-induced noise."

"Variable-D™ for minimal proximity effect
True cardioid with no coloration at 180-degrees off-axis
Voice tailored frequency response
Studio condenser-like performance
Large diaphragm
Humbucking coil
Bass roll-off switch"

"Case Material: Steel
Connector Type: 3-pin XLR
Diameter (Max): 54 mm (2.13")
Element: Dynamic
Finish: Fawn Beige
Frequency Response: 45 - 18,000 Hz
Impedance, Low-Z balanced: 150 Ω
Mic Type: Vocal/Instrument
Open Circuit Voltage: 1.5 mV/Pascal
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Power Requirement: Passive
Height: 217 mm (8.54")
Weight Net: 26 oz (737 g)"

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[arthurharrison]

I totally agree with you. I use RE-20s almost exclusively for studio vocals, and it is among my favourites.

[KFSSCV]

For rich, smooth, artifact free natural sound, this mic cannot be beat and is worth every penny.

[robertocalderonabogado]

That mic is a tru precious gem. Worth every penny, and lots of character for the user.

[alexisesparza]

its so beautiful mic for me and for everybody.

[SuperGamingFamily]

i was going to get this but went with the sm7b, both great mics and both need a ton of clean db lol

[RipeStories]

Is there any way to get your processing settings in audition for the ev re20?

[BluartStack]

Nice review! You pointed out some things about this mic that I wasn't aware of. Much appreciated.

[Drfresh]

My room is untreated and this mic still sounds great for audiobooks I record. And if you know how to process your audio, you will get great results. Here are plugins worth having with this mic. RX standard, Acon Deverberate 3, Any good gating plugin and you are done.

[totallyfrozen]

I spit my script through one of these for nearly a decade as a radio jock. For very clean, super high quality, worry free voice work, this can’t be beat. Worry-free meaning you don’t have to spend much effort on sound treatment and processing. Some BASIC room treatment and minimal processing will be all you need. This is a set it n’ forget it mic. Kicks the hell out of a Shure SM7b.

[Bassotronics]

People singing on TV with a regular mic, no pop filter and the vocals are perfect, no distortion, and the frequencies well balanced and flat. I want that “magic box” they use!
I go to YouTube but with never any answers. They always say use this filter use that filter but the end result is not the same. There is something TV broadcasts use that magically shapes the sound. AND I WANT IT!

[hhectorlector]

As long as I’ve been following your work, I’m still surprised when I see you had 4k vids with this high of production value from 5 years ago

[DavidHernandezLovesYou]

I've been in radio here in LA for 19 yrs.. We've ONLY ever used this RE20

[filminginportland]

Some of the specs you give don't really matter, and the internal shock mount doesn't have the effect you seem to think it does, but this is a great mic and the video should help people decide on things.
I didn't realize the output level was so low on the RE20. I use the same Focusrite USB interface with a tube condenser mic and it has plenty of low-noise gain in my case; didn't realize it was so noisy when cranked up.

For DIY'ers out there, they can build their own very high quality preamp a hell of a lot cheaper than buying one if they can solder. Less than $100 gets you enough parts for a preamp rivaling those costing many hundreds of dollars. I can give pointers if anyone is interested.

[NoName-nwkn]

I admit, that thing sounds great and natural, even when processed. I really like more warm sounding mics, but this one would give someone the ability to make their audio sound however they want.

[shuriken]

Wow, it really seems like I turned the radio on and started listening to a professional talking. Sick!!

[jowilliebear]

Out of the box, the RE20 sounds kind of blah naked (the Heil PR40 is much more substantial). But it handles processing fantastically . That's why it's in so many broadcast facilities. Great test. Thanks for that.

[PapawCulberson]

Just ordered this mic with the shock mount, Cloud Lifter and a Latch Lake rotating mic mount

[GaryCruz]

Great review. Not many folks show the waveforms. You gotta get a de esser though.;-)

[EyrieVOD]

Can you do a tutorial on your method for processing audio?
it sounds gorgeous.

[DanielOrtegoUSA]

I had it - sold it - and regret it! will end up buying it again, because it is that good.