Electro-Voice introduces the RE20-Black – a new color option for the classic RE20 broadcast microphone, sporting a low-reflection dark charcoal finish. “The RE20 has continued to be a firm favorite of broadcasters, musicians and sound engineers around the world since its introduction more than 50 years ago. The RE20-BLACK offers customers an aesthetic alternative to the iconic original finish, while being acoustically, electrically and mechanically identical,” the release states.
The RE20 has been popular as a radio broadcast mic and with the growing podcast and home recording/production community. It is also used in professional recording studios, and a mainstay mic on live-performance stages.
The RE20 has a unique Variable-D design. “Variable-D minimizes proximity effect, giving users the confidence that their tone will remain full, pure and accurate while they enjoy the freedom to work naturally around the mic at varying distances,” according to the announcement.
Additional features include a mid-bass tone-shaping switch, a substantial integrated pop filter, and a humbucking coil to guard against line hum – all of which are designed to provide a smooth, natural and controlled sonic character.
The RE20-Black is available at EV retailers now. The classic RE20 finish will continue to be available under the current RE20 model name.
For more information, visit www.electrovoice.com.
