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The RE520 is a premium-grade, high-performance, condenser supercardioid vocal microphone. Designed to reveal the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements, it elegantly delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive vocal performances, while controlling off-axis sound from near-by sources.
The sonic signature is detailed, full and vivid, with a warm and clear low end, natural and present midrange, and an open, crisp and detailed high end.
The supercardioid pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation. Maximum feedback rejection occurs when a stage monitor position is at either 225° or 125° offaxis to the element. This pattern also allows for a cleaner mix due to its rejection of off-axis sound. 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.
...and amps, and really doesn't for some others. Or maybe it's fussy about position, I haven't owned them for long. -EV RE520. A well-respected Australian sound guy with maybe the biggest mic collection in Australia, and possibly the best private EV mic collection in the world (he says *every* model made) rates them very highly...
...better has been a revelation, and a lesson in what really good equipment can do for you. Between those, my EV RE520's and e965's, plus whatever the venue has (usually 58's) I can match just about any singer to a really suitable vocal mic. For example, the 80's concept band recently, that singer didn't have...
...for any other male singer coming through your door I’d suggest the following: for more “modern” stuff, try an EV RE520 or that Sennheiser MK4 (or even the Shure KSM44 you had on your list). Forget the el cheapo clones. If you want a more vibe (old school) tone that is still fullbodied and present, get a...
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