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Electro-Voice

RE20

microphone

$449

Used market: $360

Manufacturer datasheet

Specifications

4 of 9 values have a recorded source
Connectors
XLR 3-Pin Male·
Has Built In ADC
no·
Transducer Type
Dynamic Moving Coil·
Sensitivity dBV
-56.5✓
Output Impedance ohms
150✓
Phantom Power Required
no✓
Connection Architecture
XLR-Only✓
Release Year
1968·
Updated At
2026-08-05T20:35:54.840Z·

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Tonal Profile

Variable-D technology eliminates proximity effect. True broadcast standard for radio and voiceover.

Gain Staging Advice

Requires +58dB to +62dB of gain. Pair with a high-current preamp or inline booster for quiet voice actors.

Setups using this gear

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Verified secondary market price recorded in 2026. · checked on 8/5/2026