Electro-Voice RE20
Electro-VoiceproPro Choiceall critical fields sourced· 3/3 specs sourced
The longtime radio and voiceover broadcast standard, a pro-tier dynamic XLR mic with Variable-D that needs no phantom power. It's a proven, versatile workhorse that also handles kick drum and bass cabs. It's the choice for serious vocal and broadcast chains; budget podcast starters should start with a USB mic instead.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mic type | dynamic | high confidence |
| connection | XLR | high confidence |
| phantom power required | no | high confidence |
3/3 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- The radio/voiceover broadcast standard with Variable-D
- Kick drum and bass cabs
Who should skip this
- Budget podcast starters (price)
Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard music production setup.
Upgrade path
A top-tier microphone — there's little to upgrade to within the category.
Sources (4 · 4 high-confidence)
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- primarySweetwater - EV RE20 ($449 list)retailer · high
- connectionXLR outputretailer · high
- mic_typeDynamic broadcast mic with Variable-Dretailer · high
- phantom_power_requiredDynamic - no phantom neededretailer · high