Electro Voice RE420

Designed to reveal the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements, it skillfully delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive vocal performances.

The sonic signature is rich, detailed and full-bodied, with a warm and clear low end, natural and present midrange, and an open, crisp and detailed high end. The cardioid pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation. Maximum feedback rejection occurs when a stage monitor is positioned 180 off-axis to the element. This pattern also allows for a comfortable working range around the microphone making expressive microphone techniques easy.

The multi-stage pop filter consists of two layers of dense foam separated by air, which attenuates wind velocity caused by breath and windblasts. The high-pass filter has two positions (see drawing). The flat position delivers the full frequency band pass of the capsule. The high-pass position attenuates frequencies below 150 Hz.

The internal shock mount isolates the microphone element from vibration and guards against handling noise.

• Premium condenser element delivers a highlydetailed, rich, and full bodied sound

• Cardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation with a comfortable working range

• Multi-stage pop filter minimizes breath blasts and plosives

• Selectable high-pass filter reduces undesirable low frequency content when engaged

• Vibration-absorbing internal shock mount minimizes handling noise

Element type: Self-biased condenser

Frequency response: 50 Hz-20 kHz

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity, open circuitvoltage, 1 kHz: 5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)

Clipping (max SPL): 149 dB SPL (1% THD)

Self noise: 22 dB SPL "A" weighed (0 dB=20 Pa)

Dynamic range: 127 dB

Signal-to-Noise ratio: 72 dB

Output impedance: 200 ohms

Power requirements: 48 VDC phantom power

Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3

Electrical contact: 3-pin, XLR-type

Finish: Black polyurethane paint

Materials: Zinc die cast, steel wire cloth grille

Dimensions, length: 7.6 in. (192 mm)

diameter: 1.95 in. (49.5 mm)

shank: 0.96 in. (24.3 mm)

Net weight: 11.5 oz (326 g)

Shipping weight: 1 lb 4.9 oz (593 g)