RE420

Condenser cardioid vocal microphone

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Premium condenser element delivers a highlydetailed, rich, and full bodied sound
Cardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation with a comfortable working range
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 RE420 is a premium-grade, high-performance, condenser cardioid vocal microphone. Designed to reveal the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements, it skillfully delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive vocal performances.

The sonic signature is rich, detailed and full-bodied, with a warm and clear low end, natural and present midrange, and an open, crisp and detailed high end. The cardioid pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation. Maximum feedback rejection occurs when a stage monitor is positioned 180° off-axis to the element. This pattern also allows for a comfortable working range around the microphone making expressive microphone techniques easy.

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	50 Hz-20 kHz
Polar pattern	Cardioid
Specifications

Sensitivity, open circuitvoltage, 1 kHz	5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)
Clipping (max SPL)	149 dB SPL (1% THD)
Self noise	22 dB SPL "A" weighed (0 dB=20 μPa)
Dynamic range	127 dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio	72 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	11.5 oz (326 g)
Shipping weight	1 lb 4.9 oz (593 g)