Electro-Voice RE420 Vocal Condenser Microphone

The perfect choice for expressive vocal performances.

The Electro-Voice RE420 Vocal Condenser Microphone delivers a warm, clear low-end with a natural and present mid-range and open, detailed highs.

With its cardioid polar pattern, the RE420 provides exceptional acoustic isolation for your voice with a comfortable working range for easy use.

The RE420 boasts Electro-Voice's rugged construction with a die-cast zinc body and steel wire cloth grille.

When you need a high-performance microphone for the stage or studio, the RE420 guarantees reliable recording every single time.

Find your voice

Designed to do your voice justice. The Electro-Voice RE420 Vocal Condenser Microphone is engineered to bring out the best in your performances. With a cardioid polar pattern the RE420 offers maximum ambient noise rejection. You can expect incredibly clear vocal reproduction with a warm and full low-end. Meaning even your live performances will benefit from studio quality.

Quality through and through

The RE420's premium condenser element ensures a full-bodied sound with outstanding clarity. The internal shock-mount prevents detrimental handling noise, whilst a multi-stage pop filter attenuates wind-noise from breath and windblasts. The RE420 also features a switchable high-pass filter, protecting your signal from undesirable low-frequency content.

Features

• Premium condenser element delivers a highly-detailed, rich, and full-bodied sound
• Cardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation with a comfortable working range
• Reveals the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements
• Delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive vocal performances
• Warm and clear low-end, natural and present mid-range, and an open, crisp and detailed high-end
• Maximum feedback rejection when your stage monitor is positioned 180° off-axis to the element
• Comfortable working range around the microphone to make expressive mic techniques easy
• Multi-stage pop filter consisting of two layers of dense foam separated by air attenuates wind velocity noise and plosives
• Selectable high-pass filter reduces undesirable low-frequency content when engaged
• Flat position delivers the full frequency band pass of the capsule
• High-pass position attenuates frequencies below 150Hz
• Vibration-absorbing internal shock mount minimises handling noise

Specifications

• Element Type: Self-biased condenser
• Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 5.6mV/Pascal (-45dBV/Pa) (open circuit voltage, 1kHz)
• Maximum SPL: 149dB before clipping (1-percent THD)
• Self Noise: 22dB SPL (A-weighted) (0dB = 20µPa)
• Dynamic Range: 127dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72dB
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Power Requirements: 48VDC phantom power
• Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
• Electrical Contact: 3-pin XLR
• Body: Zinc die-cast
• Grille: Steel wire cloth
• Finish: Black polyurethane paint
• Length: 192mm / 7.6''
• Diameter: 49.5mm / 1.95''
• Shank: 24.3mm / 0.96''
• Weight: 326g / 11.5oz.