Electro-Voice RE20 Review
Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 18,965 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Electro-Voice RE20. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Electro-Voice RE20. For example, 89% of 607 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Electro-Voice RE20 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 21 to 40 of 102 Reviews
This mic is worth every penny!
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I am an elementary school teacher and make reading CDs for my students to help them build fluency. Even I sound like a professional voice-over guy with this baby. I am looking for a decent preamp because my mixer's preamps don't get it done.
Great Voice Over Microphone
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Take 45 on B&H Photo Video
I use this with an Apogee Duet and the sound quality is fantastic; it's quiet and handles all types of voices (female and male) incredibly well.
Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Scott C. on Reverb
These mics are great sounding. They sound as good or better than the Shure Sm 57. The advantage is they are multi directional. With the Shure you have to have the sound (like your voice) aimed directly and closely into the mic. If you get at any angle you loose sound. These EV RC 20 mics accept the sound from the sides if the mic as well as the front. Of course you pay for it. Best thing to do is buy them used as they seem to be very sturdy and will last. Instead of paying $400.00 you can get them from $250.00 to $300.00. ... More
Oh yeah this is the one.
Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
Reviewed by Scott on Guitar Center
This is the last microphone I'll ever buy. It give a ton of warmth that I've been looking for. It just make our podcast even better.
Great Drum Mic!
Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
Reviewed by Terry Eutsler on Guitar Center
It's has to be one of the best Snare mics (top head) that I've ever used. I know it's known for Kick Drums, Radio Voice work, etc. But, it really gives me what I need from the top head Snare!
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For live saxophone sound
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I use the RE20 on stage to amplify my different saxophones in concert. It's the best sounding mic that I have played in a live setting. It doesn't emphasize the shrill high end like many modern mics do. It has a large, full bodied sound that is true to your instrument.
Great microphone.
Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Nicholas L. on Reverb
I used to use a Shure SM7B, the main reason I switched was because everyone has a SM7B nowadays, I wanted something that was different but still very good, I also heard about the reviews on this mic so I decided to pull the trigger. In my opinion this mic is better than the SM7B, this mic just sounds so much more clear and alive, which I like. It also sounds better with my voice as well, obviously the voice part will vary from person to person, but that’s just my experience.
Meets my high expectations.
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Stephen on B&H Photo Video
As advertised, this microphone exhibits less proximity effect than your basic cardioid microphone. This has a welcome benefit when used close up with string instruments such as acoustic guitars. In fact, this might now be my go-to microphone for string instruments. I was concerned about the low output level, but my Sound Devices recorder and Metric Halo ULN2 have plenty of reserve gain without having to resort to a cloudlifter.
Excellent product except for weird plastic thing
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by ZonTwitch on B&H Photo Video
I would've given this kit 5 stars but there is a weird plastic thing that goes in the hole of the desk clamp that connects to the studio arm. To be honest I'm not even sure it's supposed to stay in there or just take out and throw away. Will, it broke already. The instructions weren't descriptive enough on what to throw away. It's the only plastic component of the studio arm that I didn't throw away, and part of me is still thinking that it doesn't belong, but who knows.
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Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by James P. on Reverb
Bought for use on voice-over recordings, at which it excels, but it's an amazingly versatile, smooth-sounding alternative to a studio condenser mic. I'm reminded of my early days at the legendary Shook Shack studio (Jerry Shook, the great Nashville guitar player's place)- now I know why they had about a dozen of these, using them on kick drums, guitar and bass cabinets, fiddles, even vocals and acoustic guitars.
Excellent Microphone
Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Karl M. on Reverb
I noticed Christian from Spitfire audio used this on his videos which I’m a fan of, so I decided to try this out. It’s much better than my AKG 214 even though they aren’t really the same category of microphone, besides being large diaphragms at the same price point. Basically, it sounds like the AKG but with much better bass for vocals. Sounds very real with my Neve Portico and doesn’t have the, I wish this was a little better feeling, that the SM57 always gave me on vocals.
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Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Verl H. on Reverb
The best dynamic mic I have ever used to my (male) voice singing. For some reason, my vocals are suited to this mic more than several condensers I have tried. I have tried AT, AKG, SH and others that were two and three times the price of the RE20. On my voice, the RE20 sounds better to my ears. I have used a cloud lifter and ART Pro mpaii. I have not tried it without a preamp. It is very quiet. I highly recommend this mic. The only con would be ugly looking shock mount.
Best Mic for the money
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Klaniecki on B&H Photo Video
We do voiceovers once a week for videos which appear on YouTube, so we needed a solid cardioid for under $. I am extremely happy with the RE20. Good bass and very warm sound. I used the same mic when I was in radio so I knew it was durable and great for a wide range of voices. We do not have a sound-proof environment and this mic does a great job of reducing outside noise. I do recommend a pop screen with the mic.I'd like a $ microphone - but this is the best mic for the money.
Bass/kick workhorse
Electro-Voice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Reviewed by Elijah S. on Reverb
I only have experience using these on kick and bass - I’ve heard they sound great on other things too, like voice and piano - but it my own experience, they do exactly what a mic sound do, idealistically at least: capture a sound. They don’t make your kick sound like something else, they don’t mess with bass amps’ sounds. Really consistently great mic for kick in and bass cab/amp. Would probably sound amazing on EGT too.
Great Bundle! And the SOUND is totally legit
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Joseph on B&H Photo Video
The RE20 is one of a very small handful of mics that are ubiquitous in top broadcast studios around the world. This package gives you everything you need to add the RE20 Sound to your recording arsenal - something everyone in VO should have. Combine this with a nice interface like an Apollo Twin X or a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and you are ready to create broadcast-quality voiceover for film, tv, podcasts - whatever your genre. Highly recommend.
Simply a better microphone
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Eduardo C. on B&H Photo Video
I ordered this mic after watching a couple of reviews on You Tube, just out of curiosity, because I was very happy with my Heil PR 40. Wow! when I plug the RE 20 to my podcast home studio I noticed that I sounded different, and by that I mean so much better! I think the Heil is still a very good choice for that price range, but now that I could afford the EV RE 20 I'm glad I bought it and now I use it as my main microphone. Heavy, well constructed, a really nice piece of equipment!
One of the best purchases I ever made!
Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
Reviewed by PianoManChuck on Guitar Center
Used for voice recording demo, review, tutorial and other videos. This mic provided the best reproduction of my voice, even better than the legendary Shure SM7B, but then again this mic is also legendary across broadcast studios world-wide.
Best Microphone For Internet Radio The RE20
Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
Reviewed by Ron Tyler on Guitar Center
Bought two of these RE20 microphones by Electro-Voice. You can't go wrong with for sure!.
Personally a great mic.
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Setsy Bolo on B&H Photo Video
I use it in a professional studio, and it's known for that use. It's known because it's a good-sounding microphone for many applications. It's a must in a decent mic cabinet.
The Gold Standard!
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (Black)
Reviewed by Drlaff on B&H Photo Video
I have used this in my radio career for 15 plus years, and when it was time to build a home studio, I couldn't find a better mic for the price. Totally worth it!
