Electro-Voice RE20 Black - Variable-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone for Broadcast and Vocals (Low-Reflection Carbon Black Finish)

Electro-Voice RE20 Black - Variable-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone for Broadcast and Vocals (Low-Reflection Carbon Black Finish)

The Electro-Voice RE20 Black is the low-reflection, charcoal black version of the classic RE20 voiceover microphone, the industry standard in broadcast, podcasting, voice-over , and professional sound reinforcement. Its patented Variable-D technology keeps the timbre stable and minimizes proximity effect, even when the speaker moves around the microphone. A high-capacity internal wind/pop filter and internal element suspension control breath noise and vibrations; the humbucking coil rejects EMI/electrical hum. With a 45 Hz–18 kHz response , 1.5 mV/Pa (−57 dBV/Pa) sensitivity , 150 Ω impedance , and a mid-bass shaping switch (~4.5 dB tilt between 400–100 Hz), the RE20 Black delivers smooth, natural, and controlled sound without the need for phantom power.

Main features

• EV's original Variable-D : stable cardioid pattern with minimal proximity effect and low off-axis coloration.
• Pop filter and internal transducer suspension : lower breath and handling noise.
• Humbucking coil : effective protection against line hum and magnetic interference.
• Mid-bass switch : progressively attenuates the bass to control proximity in vocals and instruments.
• Professional construction : Steel housing, length 216.7 mm , maximum diameter 54.4 mm , 737 g ; low-reflection carbon black finish.
• Standard connectivity : 3-pin XLR , 150 Ω , unpowered.

Product benefits

• Consistent, natural vocals in radio booths, podcast studios, and recording studios without a bass roll when approaching.
• Less pop, breath, and vibration artifacts thanks to the filter and internal suspension.
• Clean signal in environments with lights, transformers or screens due to its humbucking coil.
• Instant integration with any console/interface: low-impedance balanced output and foot clip included.

Use cases

• Professional broadcast/podcasting/voice-over .
• Instruments : bass drum, floor tom, bass, brass and guitar amps , maintaining transients and body.
• Direct : High-quality voice microphone in scenarios where rejection and naturalness are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need phantom power? No, it's dynamic .
• What effect does the bass switch have? It applies a roll-off slope (~4.5 dB between 400–100 Hz) to control the volume of close-range vocals.
• What accessories are recommended? 309A suspension for mechanical insulation and WSPL-2 foam for external wind protection.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice RE20 Black dynamic microphone, cardioid pattern with Variable-D ; response 45 Hz–18 kHz ; impedance 150 Ω (balanced); sensitivity 1.5 mV/Pa (−57 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz, OCV); humbucking coil ; pop filter and internal element suspension ; mid-bass shaping switch (tilt approx. 4.5 dB between 400–100 Hz); steel housing with low-reflection carbon black finish ; dimensions 216.7 mm (length) × Ø 54.4 mm (max.) / Ø 49.2 mm (body); weight 737 g ; 3-pin XLR ; includes microphone clip (stand mount; 320 compatible) and is compatible with 309A suspension.