Is RE20 good for vocals?

Electro-Voice RE20 It’s famous for broadcast use, found in radio stations around the world. Its sound quality is amazing and its resistance to recording p-pops is a huge time saver if you are recording vocals. The mic is also excellent for kick drum or acoustic guitar recording. It is now my go-to vocal mic.

What is RE20 good for?

The EV RE20 is great for broadcast and podcasting. It it also nice for acoustic bass, kick drum and floor toms. It has lower output than condensers, which is helpful when recording loud sources. The RE20 rejects background noise well, making it easy to keep your mixes clean.

Why does everyone use the Shure SM7B?

The shock mount is optimised to reduce stand vibrations. Rochman says the SM7B “does a good job of masking a poor recording environment, handling a screaming vocal, and performing double-duty as a drum or guitar amp mic.” It makes for an excellent instrument mic and vocal mic in live sound broadcasting and recording.

Is RE20 a condenser microphone?

Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Microphone Features: Voice tailored frequency response brings out rich fundamental and chest voice. Large diaphragm delivers condenser-like sensitivity and response. Humbucking coil further reduces noise from poor grounding. Bass rolloff switch makes it easy to rein in low frequencies.

Does RE20 need a shock mount?

The Quintessential Broadcast Combo Of course, no broadcast professional would dream of using an RE20 without two essential accessories: the 309A shockmount and WS-PL2 windscreen.

What artists use the SM7B?

The SM7 was also used to record the haunting voiceover by Vincent Prince on the “Thriller” single. Other artists that have employed the dynamic workhorse for vocal recording duties include Green Day, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Metallica and many more.

What type of MIC is the RE20?

Dynamic
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Does RE20 need a preamp?

I’ve run it through UAD, Focusrite 428 and Audient mic preamps and it’s always the same. Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns replies: It is quite normal to need to run the mic preamp at maximum gain when using an RE20 for speech. Some mic cables are wired with the XLR shells linked internally to pin 1, and some aren’t.