Electro-Voice RE520 Vocal Condenser Microphone

Premium-grade performance with exceptional detail. The Electro-Voice RE520 Vocal Condenser Microphone delivers elegant and balanced sound across its entire 40Hz to 20kHz frequency response.

With its supercardioid polar pattern, the RE520 provides exceptional acoustic isolation and feedback control, ideal for use in live or crowded environments.

The RE520 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 RE520 guarantees reliable recording every single time.

Find your voice

Designed to do your voice justice. The Electro-Voice RE520 Vocal Condenser Microphone is engineered to bring out the best in your performances. With a supercardioid polar pattern the RE520 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 RE520's premium condenser element provides vivid and detailed sound reproduction. The internal shock-mount prevents detrimental handling noise, whilst a multi-stage pop filter attenuates wind-noise from breath and windblasts. The RE520 also features a switchable high-pass filter, protecting your signal from undesirable low-frequency content below 150Hz when engaged.

Features

• Premium condenser element delivers a highly-detailed, full, and vivid sound
• Supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation with outstanding feedback control
• Phenomenal control of off-axis sounds from nearby sound sources
• Reveals the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements
• Elegantly 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 225° or 125° off-axis to the element
• 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: 40Hz - 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Sensitivity: 5.6mV/Pascal (-45dBV/Pa) (open circuit voltage, 1kHz)
• Maximum SPL: 150dB before clipping (1-percent THD)
• Self Noise: 17dB SPL (A-weighted) (0dB = 20µPa)
• Dynamic Range: 133dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77dB
• 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: 332g / 11.7oz.