RE series wired live performance microphones

Premium‑grade condenser and dynamic capsules
EV's exclusive Variable‑D dynamic capsules
Precision designed polar patterns for the cleanest mixes
Rugged and durable mechanical designs

With sonic quality and versatility proven at the highest levels, the performance group from EV's RE Series have become trusted industry standards for both stage and studio use. These premium‑grade handheld and stand‑mount condensers boost your stage sound from good to great, and they also deliver the depth, personality, and sheen required for professional recording.

Models

RE20
Broadcast announcer's microphone with Variable‑D

RE20-BLACK
Broadcast announcer's microphone with Variable‑D

RE27N/D
Broadcast announcer's microphone with neodymium capsule and Variable‑D

RE320
Variable‑D dynamic vocal & instrument microphone

RE420
Condenser cardioid vocal microphone

RE520
Condenser supercardioid vocal microphone

RE920
Horn & instrument microphone


	RE20 Broadcast announcer's microphone with Variable‑D	RE20-BLACK Broadcast announcer's microphone with Variable‑D	RE27N/D Broadcast announcer's microphone with neodymium capsule and Variable‑D	RE320 Variable‑D dynamic vocal & instrument microphone	RE420 Condenser cardioid vocal microphone	RE520 Condenser supercardioid vocal microphone	RE920 Horn & instrument microphone
Connector Type	3-pin XLR	3-pin XLR	3-pin XLR	3-pin XLR	3-pin, XLR-type	3-pin, XLR-type	TA4F
Maximum SPL (1% THD)					149 dB SPL (1% THD)dB	150 dB SPL (1% THD)dB	148dB
Height	8.54" (217mm)	8.54" (217mm)	8.54" (217mm)	8.53" (216.7mm)	7.56" (192mm)	7.56" (192mm)	6.22" (158mm)
Weight Net	26oz (737g)	26oz (737g)	25.01oz (709g)	24.02oz (681g)	11.5oz (326g)	11.71oz (332g)	19.05oz (540g)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)	45 - 18,000 Hz	45 - 18,000 Hz	45 - 20,000 Hz	30 - 18,000 Hz (kickcurve), 45 - 18,000 Hz (generic curve)	50 Hz-20 kHz	40 Hz-20 kHz	80 - 18,000 Hz
Family	RE Series Broadcast	RE Series Broadcast	RE Series Live Performance	RE Series Broadcast	RE Series Wired Live Performance	RE Series Wired Live Performance	RE Series Live Performance
Mic Type	Vocal/Instrument	Vocal/Instrument	Vocal/Instrument	Instrument/Vocal	Handheld	Handheld	Instrument
Diameter (Max)	2.13" (54mm)	2.13" (54mm)	2.13" (54mm)	1.94" (49.2mm)	1.95" (49.5mm)	1.95" (49.5mm)	0.94" (24mm)
Polar Pattern	Cardioid	Cardioid	Cardioid	Cardioid	Cardioid	Supercardioid	Cardioid
Element	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic N/Dym Magnet Structure	Self-biased condenser	Self-biased condenser	Condenser (back-electret)
Wired/Wireless	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Impedance, Low-Z balanced	150Ω	150Ω	150Ω	150Ω	200Ω	200Ω	1000Ω
Open Circuit Voltage	1.5mV/Pascal	1.5mV/Pascal	2.5mV/Pascal	2.5mV/Pascal	5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)mV/Pascal	5.6 mV/Pascal (-45 dBV/Pa)mV/Pascal	1.3mV/Pascal
Case Material	Steel	Steel	Steel	Metal	Zinc die cast, steel wire cloth grille	Zinc die cast, steel wire cloth grille	Metal
Finish	Fawn Beige	Fawn Beige	Satin Nickel	Semi gloss black	Black polyurethane paint	Black polyurethane paint	Non-reflecting Black
Power Requirement	Passive	Passive	Passive	None	48 VDC phantom power	48 VDC phantom power	5 VDC (via optional bodypack)
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Technical Documentations

Certification/Regulatory

Name	Language & Download
RE-SERIES & 635x Broadcast Mics EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE-SERIES & 635x Broadcast Mics UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE320 Mic EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE320 Mic UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE420-RE520 EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE420-RE520 UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN
RE92x Wired Mics EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep)	EN

Engineering Data Sheet

Name	Language & Download
RE420 Engineering Data Sheet	EN DE ES FR JA KO TH ZH
RE520 Engineering Data Sheet	EN DE ES FR JA KO TH ZH
RE20 Engineering Data Sheet	EN
RE27N/D Engineering Data Sheet	EN
RE320 Engineering Data Sheet	EN
RE920Tx Engineering Data Sheet	EN

Manual

Name	Language & Download
PL20 & RE20 Service Data	EN
RE20 Service Data	EN

Service Policies

Name	Language & Download
Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in North America	EN

White Paper

Name	Language & Download
Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology	EN
Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics	EN
Audio 101 - Microphone Basics	EN
Microphone Facts- Axial Response	EN
PA Bible 03: Microphone Types	EN
PA Bible 08: Microphone Techniques	EN
PA Bible 15: Barrier Miking	EN
The EV PA Bible	EN
The PA Bible Chapter Zero	EN
Variable-D & Beyond - Classic EV Microphone Design & Evolution	EN