Radio Microphones - The Electro-Voice RE-20 & RE-27

Thanks for dropping in. Today, I try out the classic radio mic of all time and compare it to the "next generation".

Of course, the Electro-Voice RE-20 & RE-27ND.

...thanks for having a look and listen

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• voiceover
• re20
• re27
• re-20
• re-27
• radio
• mic
• electro-voice

[radiodeejayromania]

What Mic Arm do you use?

[NewMediaGear]

@radiodeejayromania In this video, I think we are using the Heil PL2T. Currently, we use a mix of the PL2T, OC White Elite and Mika. BTW: HeilSound has a new, inexpensive and (quieter?) HB-1 boom that I hope to try

[OregonCoastGhost]

Thanks for posting the signal chain specs, and for showing off the RE mics. The side rejection of the RE-20 must be decent, I didn't hear the "squeek" from the boom that you mentioned in this video. I should probably listen again with some good headphones anyways, since we are demo-ing mics. Funny, I think I'm sold on the RE-20, for spoken word and for kick drum. It's gotten high marks in all the reviews I've seen recently.

Thanks for posting!

[NewMediaGear]

@OregonCoastGhost

The RE-20 is great for speech and (from what I hear) kick drums as well. The RE-27ND is much brighter and slightly higher output.

Because the RE-20 rolls off high freqs more than the 27, I find the 20 better for taming sibilance.

It's hard to go wrong with either.

[NewMediaGear]

Hello -

We get a lot of questions about the audio chain. I think that would make a good show...

1st stage compression: Aphex 230, fixed 4:1 single band - gentle logic assisted gating.

Line level to an R55e console.

2nd/last stage is an Aphex 2020MkIII side-chained with an Aphex 204 exciter. The 2020 is a 4 band compressor with leveling, limiting and digital voice gating.

All cable is Gotham with Neutrik TRS and XLR's.

Final A/D is a FirePod.

The broadcast studio is about 40% Auralex

[clayphish]

Can't say I like the RE27 very much. It sounds too grainy and scooped going through your rig. The RE-20 is however natural, not overly exaggerated and pleasing to listen to.

[NewMediaGear]

That 'gritty' sound is actually requested by some clients. It's also more effective with an electret, like the MKH-416 and some even-order harmonics ; )

Some jobs require a transparent sound and others pay me to push the limit. I still like to push the limit if it's up to me.

The technical reason - the 27 element is more sensitive and up to 6db higher output (comp drive increases) along with a bump in the response curve starting around 2kHz.

Thank you for the comment, and for listening!

[mesaoneCCK]

@NewMediaGear I like the Aphex 204 on bass. I have noticed a significant increase in noise, more than should be heard from one signal processor. Maybe my unit is showing its age, it has been well-used. Also, I can't help but notice the lack of a preamp in your list. It's cool you are using a budget audio interface, this video shows that you can get a pro sound out of inexpensive equipment.

[mesaoneCCK]

When I do an A/B comparison with mics, I record with them both positioned in front of me, at the same time. I know this isn't possible without a second stand, but it would give you a more accurate way to compare, instead of unpluggin one and plugging in the other. Thanks for the video!

[kravron]

I Just got myself a FTDX-5000MP and I'm looking for a microphone to use on my Ham Radio and to do some Voice over work and some Podcasting and Vloging and such what would you suggest? I'm Currently looking at the RE-20 and PR-40 anything else I should keep in mind?

[g1981c]

yeah the 27 does sound sibilant.  the 20 sounds classic as you would imagine.

[MendotaTech]

@NewMediaGear Can you record a sample of the re20 without processing? My RE20 does not have alot of punch or presence... I have to drive alot on the EQ

[nhtmil]

Hi, I'm from mexico. I want to know what equipment is needed for Internet radio home. I hope to answer. Thanks for the post, helped me a lot. Good vibes!

[hubidybrubabrubMKII]

sounds mint on a kick drum

[FormationOfficial]

@NewMediaGear It can also work well on snare drums to give another depth of sound.

[radiodeejayromania]

@NewMediaGear Ok. Currently I use K&M stand. I have a curiosity: the sound it's just from the microphone or you use a processor? and what kind of processor do you use?