Description

Few microphones earn the word “standard,” but the Electro-Voice RE20 has held that title for generations of broadcasters, podcasters, and recording engineers. It’s the mic behind countless radio voices and studio vocal tracks, prized for a sound that stays consistent no matter how a performer moves on it.

That consistency comes from EV’s Variable-D design, which works alongside a large diaphragm and heavy-duty internal P-pop filter to tame proximity effect — the boomy bass buildup that happens when someone leans in close. An internal shock-mount further isolates the element from handling noise and vibration, while a humbucking coil keeps hum from nearby gear out of your signal.

The RE20 is a true cardioid microphone, meaning it rejects sound evenly from the rear without picking up unwanted coloration off-axis. Combined with a frequency response tailored specifically for voice, it delivers a smooth, present character that many describe as condenser-like — without the fragility or extreme sensitivity of an actual condenser. A built-in bass roll-off switch gives you added control for sources or rooms that need it.

This package includes a free 20′ XLR cable, so you can get the RE20 connected and running on day one without hunting down a separate cable.