Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

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Excelente y original.. llegó en la fecha indicada..

Christopher Kalt

April 2, 2026

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a Historically Excellent Microphone and One of the Best in the World!

When I say that the RE20 is one of the best mics in history, I mean it. Trust me, it's not just me who says this. This microphone graced radio stations for the first time back in 1968 and has been the standard for radio broadcasting ever since. I was fortunate enough to use the RE20 for the first time back in 1976 when I began my career in AM radio. The look, the feel, and the sound of the mic exceeded my expectations. I didn't realize that this baby would still be around this many years later. If you are a serious podcaster, vlogger, streamer, gamer, or whatever, and want to step up your game in sound, you can't go wrong with the RE20. Nope, it's not cheap, but your brand will definitely improve with it. Pull the trigger and buy the RE20. You'll love it.

Draven

February 11, 2026

Versatile, Clean-Sounding Dynamic Mic for Voice and Instruments

This is an industry-standard microphone for a reason. I was looking for a mic that would sound great for voice recording with an untreated space while also being versatile enough for instruments. I was deciding between the Shure SM7B and the EV RE20, and ultimately chose the RE20 because of its flatter frequency response. It did not disappoint.

I’d consider this one of the best mid-range dynamic microphones available. While the SM7B is slightly cheaper, it’s also very gain-hungry and often requires an inline preamp. I personally had issues pairing the SM7B with a Focusrite Scarlett, whereas the RE20 performs well without the extra hardware. Around +50 dB of gain is plenty for general voice-over work.

The mic arrived with a stand clip, carrying case, warranty card, instruction manual, and a registration code for the serial number. Everything worked perfectly out of the box. The only minor issue was that I needed to tighten the stand clip with a flathead screwdriver, as the weight of the mic caused it to slowly tilt downward.

I’ve seen many people mention experiencing a high noise floor with this mic, but if you run into that issue, it may actually be your XLR cable. Don’t cheap out on cabling. I use a custom 15-foot Mogami Starquad cable with Neutrik gold connectors and have had zero noise problems. It did cost around $50, but get a cable that will last you forever instead of some cheap $10 one.

The mic has excellent build quality, very good off-axis rejection, and little to no noticeable proximity effect. I mainly use it for gaming and YouTube, but it also sounds great on brass and bass cab.

The RE20 does include a built-in pop filter, but I still notice a fair amount of plosives if I speak directly into it. Angling my voice slightly off-axis helps a lot.

If you’re choosing between the SM7B and RE20, I’d personally recommend the RE20 for most home setups. I have heard that the SM7B sounds better on guitar cab, but otherwise I’ve just liked the RE20 so much more.

High quality

It is a high quality microphone, it helps your voice sound professional and has no interruption. Help focus your voice.

Mike

January 4, 2025

The Unsung Hero of Broadcast Mics: Industrial Design Meets Superior Sound!

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a legendary microphone that has been a staple in broadcasting since its introduction in 1968. Its Variable-D technology minimizes proximity effect, ensuring consistent sound quality even with close-miking techniques. The RE20's rugged, industrial design not only appeals to my aesthetic preferences but also delivers exceptional durability. In comparison to the Shure SM7B, another popular choice among podcasters and YouTubers, I find the RE20's sound profile better complements my voice, providing clean and crisp audio that enhances my recordings. While the RE20 may not have the sleek appearance of some competitors, its performance and reliability make it a superior choice for those seeking professional-grade sound quality. Although it's an investment, the RE20's proven track record and exceptional build quality make it worth every penny. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and highly recommend it to anyone serious about their audio production.

Sybil

January 6, 2024

Pricey but Worth It for Professionals

I'm building a home studio, and I chose this mic because it's the exact same one we've used at all the radio stations I've worked at over the past 23 years. The sound is rich (not hollow or tinny), and there are versatile stands you can use with it. For professional quality voicework, this mic is the way to go!

Jeremy H.

December 2, 2023

You cannot beat this mic for the price

The tonal range of this mic is simply amazing. It's built like a tank but faithfully reproduces my voice. Paired up with a Rodecaster Pro II, there's little else to say other than "wow". You really can't ask for more. I'm glad I got this mic and will get more for our studio once the budget allows.

Ryan

July 11, 2021

Glad I Bought It

Great for streaming and music.

Mr. Cheddar

June 24, 2021

Industry Standard for a Reason

Absolute menace in terms of build and sound quality. I use this for content creation and it suits my voice perfectly with a small amount of EQ. I’ve gotten compliments in almost every game I play about how clear my audio sounds. Will last many years, least regrettable purchase I’ve ever made.

Good Product

So cool and great performance mic

Just buy it.

For all the naysayers about this mic, use it correctly. This mic is amazing. I mean, it’s used on ESPN every day. There is just enough low end on this microphone to create a presence. The highs are perfectly set for clarity and the lows decrease the muddiness to an exact level. It sounds amazing. It looks amazing. I’m here for it. Do yourself a favor and buy this mic.

Broadcasters Favorite That Doesn’t Disappoint

With 40 years in the business and 20 of them in radio, I knew that a home studio and internet radio station would sound its best when cracking this mic. Works perfectly. I’d only recommend avoiding the shock mount and go for quality mic stand or boom arm that will hold the RE20 in place and an interface and your golden. People always compliment me on how smooth I sound during my radio breaks and I give credit to EV for this piece of industry standard used by us broadcasting Jocks, spoken workers, and musicians all around the world. Get yours and you’ll hear exactly what I’m talking about.

Tom Steele

July 26, 2016

Industry standard, last forever through abuse, great pickup pattern!

I've been a radio "DJ" since 1986. I have worked at WYHY (Y107 then, now known as "The River"), WFLZ Tampa (When it was "Power Pig" and later "933FLZ") and WFBC, B93.7 in Greenville South Carolina for the past 20 years. I have used the RE20 at every station.

Occasionally, I would find a voice guy who would use a Sennheiser or you may see Rush Limbaugh uses some gold plated variation of this mic I think - but the vast majority of radio stations I have set foot in use the EV RE20 Studio mic. There is a reason for this... They sound great, they pick up your voice even in conversations where you are looking around from one person to the other and they last forever.

In fact, we recently had a problem with a co-host's mic and we started investigating our own microphones. What we found was appalling. I'm including a picture of what 20 years of neglect, abuse and lack of preventative maintenance looks like. Yet this particular mic is still functioning and sounds fine. The foam inside the screen cage literally dissolved when we tried to remove it and most of the foam had started to "melt" with age.

So, while these are nearly indestructible and sound great for almost any studio situation, I would add a couple of caveats.

First, as you can see here - do preventative maintenance - at least every 10 years or so - and replace the foam in the inside of the cage.

Second, while these mics are extremely versatile and probably ideal for studio situations, there are situations for which different mics might work better - for example, in tv where you don't want a microphone covering your face, or if you are doing voice work and you don't mind "eating the mic" or "working the mic" and trying different things with the positioning, you may find a microphone you prefer better.

This mic is not quite as "bright and crisp" as others you can buy in the same price range. But please don't read that to suggest that the RE20 is muddy or imprecise. It is not. It is accurate. It doesn't ADD any brightness or crispness, but it is very accurate.

Ultimately, if you are doing a radio show or studio show where there is no video or your face can be up fairly close to a microphone, this is the mic you need.

If you need to be farther than 4-6 inches off the mic regularly, or if you want a mic that will add crispness or brighten your voice or enhance the bass, then another mic may suit you better. For the intended purpose of this microphone there is none better.