Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Microphone Black Bundle with Shockmount and Broadcast Arm

Broadcast Microphone Bundle

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a cardioid dynamic microphone designed for broadcast announcers, podcasters and voice-over artists who need consistent, low-noise vocal capture. Its Variable-D design minimises proximity effect, while the humbucking coil reduces electromagnetic interference. The bundle adds a black SSM-BC10 suspension shockmount and a two-section broadcast arm with an integrated XLR cable. Steel construction and a tailored frequency response suit professional speech applications.

Dynamic Cardioid Constraints

As a dynamic microphone, the RE20 requires no phantom power but delivers lower output than typical studio condensers, so a clean preamp with adequate gain is essential. The cardioid pattern provides 180-degree off-axis rejection with virtually no colouration, yet it cannot isolate sound sources in highly reverberant rooms the way a tighter hypercardioid or shotgun pattern might. The bass roll-off switch compensates for low-frequency buildup but does not replace acoustic treatment. An XLR connection is mandatory; no USB or digital interface is included.

Upgrade From Entry-Level Dynamics

This bundle replaces handheld dynamics or USB microphones that exhibit pronounced proximity effect, handling noise or limited off-axis rejection. The integrated broadcast arm and shockmount eliminate the need for separate stands and mounts, reducing desk clutter and mechanical vibration. The jump is worthwhile when consistent microphone technique, long-session comfort and a permanent studio setup outweigh the simplicity and portability of a basic desktop microphone.