RE520

Condenser supercardioid vocal microphone

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  • Premium condenser element delivers a highlydetailed, full, and vivid sound
  • Supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation and feedback control
  • 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

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.

Specifications

Element type Self-biased condenser
Frequency response 40 Hz-20 kHz
Polar pattern Supercardioid

Sensitivity, open circuitvoltage @ 1 kHz 5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)
Clipping (max SPL) 150 dB SPL (1% THD)
Self noise 17 dB SPL "A" weighed (0 dB=20 μPa)
Dynamic range 133 dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio 77 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
diameter
shank
7.6 in. (192 mm)
1.95 in. (49.5 mm)
0.96 in. (24.3 mm)
Net weight 11.7 oz (332 g)
Shipping weight 1 lb 5.1 oz (598 g)

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    Technical Documentations
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    RE420-RE520 EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)
    RE420-RE520 UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)
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    RE520 Engineering Data Sheet
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    Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa
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    Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology
    Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics
    Audio 101 - Microphone Basics
    Microphone Facts- Axial Response
    PA Bible 03: Microphone Types
    PA Bible 08: Microphone Techniques
    PA Bible 15: Barrier Miking
    The EV PA Bible
    The PA Bible Chapter Zero
    Marketing Materials
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    Microphone Catalog 2024 EMEA
    Microphone Catalog 2024 NA
    Retail catalog EMEA

    Warranty & After Sales Programs

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