I purchased this mic for doing voiceovers on videos and live webinars and I couldn't be happier, but it is an investment, especially by the time you add a good audio interface and most likely an "activator" (pre-preamp) such as a CloudLifter or Fethead.
My old mic was a Blue Yeti, which is a great mic but very unforgiving if your room isn't well treated; my room sounded like an echo chamber. So I knew I wanted a dynamic mic, since they work much better in untreated spaces. I chose this particular mic because it doesn't have any "proximity effect" (in which your voice sounds different/bassier up close); this is a patented Electrovoice thing ("Variable-D"), and because I liked the flatter response and lower price compared with this mic's granddaddy, the RE-20. (The RE-20 kind of defined the FM disk jockey sound; this is brighter and more well balanced.)
Here is my setup and I couldn't be happier. I'm already getting compliments and I'm not mentioning anything about having new equipment.
- EV RE-320 (this mic)
- Rolls XLR passive mic switch (mute button)
- Cloudlifter CL-1 (activator)
- dbx 286s (preamp and voice processor)
- Audient id4 (audio interface)
- Mogami cables
- beyerdynamics DT-770 headphones (so you can hear what you're doing)
- Stand
All this set me back about $1,500, but you might not need all of it. If this is way out of your range, consider the Sure MV-7 all-in-one USB/XLR dynamic mic.
WHY THE CLOUDLIFTER?
This mic doesn't put out a very strong signal, so I found I had to turn my preamp all the way up to get a loud enough signal. The preamp on the Audient id4 is SO clean I could turn it up all the way with no hiss or other noise, but the preamp in the dbx wasn't quite so amazing (still great but hiss city on the last 10% of volume). The Cloudlifter gives 25db of clean gain so I can set the dbx preamp about half way, which sounds great. Even if I didn't have the dbx, I'd strongly consider a Cloudlifer or Fethead or you'll always be running with the volume at max.
WHY THE dbx?
This mic sure sounds sweet going straight into the audio interface, but my room isn't the best and I'm usually live, so I can't do any post-processing. The dbx lets me clean up the audio in real time with a compressor (hides volume differences if I get excited or move closer and farther from the mic), de-esser (removes annoying "s" sounds), equalizer, and noise gate (does a great job removing background noise).
WHY the fancy cables?
My setup is in my home office surrounded by computer gear; cheap cables are likely to be noisy due to electrical interference. Mogami cables are the best at blocking the interference.
This gear goes together extremely well and I absolutely love it! But keep in mind this mic requires a strong preamp or an activator such as a Cloudlifter or Fethead, and of course since all that is analog, you need an audio interface to get it into your computer.
All this exceeded my expectations - it sounds fantastic. Highly recommended!
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- Variable-D pattern control minimizes positional and off-axis tonal shifts
- Integrated humbucking coil and integral pop filters provide virtually noiseless performance
- Unique dual-voicing switch selects from two response curves
Electro-Voice RE320
Variable-D Dynamic Vocal & Instrument Microphone
Broadening the application zone of this classic Electro-Voice form, the RE320 breaks new ground in the studio and live performance microphone world.
A professional-grade dynamic microphone designed specifically for recording and sound reinforcement applications requiring extremely low noise and the best possible tonal and transient response. Ideal for capturing a wide variety of vocal and instrument sources, the RE320 delivers unparalleled detail, dynamic response, and pleasing natural tone.
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Electro-Voice Broadcast Microphones
Building on a long legacy of outstanding performance and reliability, Electro-Voice studio and field production microphones have earned their place at the top of the broadcast industry. From the announce booth to the recording studio and out into the field, EV radio and television mics are the number-one choice for anyone who makes their living with their voice. Led by the legendary RE20 and RE27N/D Variable-D vocal microphones, our broadcast line sets the standard that professionals everywhere depend on.
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| power source | Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wired | XLR | USB | USB, XLR | XLR | XLR |
| connector type | — | XLR | USB, XLR | USB, XLR | XLR | XLR |
| model number | RE320 | SM7DB | MV7-K | PODMICUSB | NT1SIGNATUREBLACK | RE20 |
| audio sensitivity | — | -59 decibels | 132 decibels | -32 decibels | 4 decibels | 180 decibels |
| frequency response | 18000 hertz | 20000 hertz | 20000 hertz | — | — | — |
| signal-to-noise ratio | 70 decibels | 60 decibels | — | — | 78 decibels | 78 decibels |
| polar pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
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This mic is build like a tank!
I love how it sounds and how good this mic is. and the best part, i dont need an in line preamp to boost it out. set it up with a dbx 286s and m-audio air and bam it sounds like you are in a studio. quite pricey since i am from Malaysia, but its a price i am willing to pay for the quality they gave me.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
The EV RE320 is built like a main battle tank and has a sound capturing quality that is splendid. My main purpose is for vocal recordings for podcasting and voice-over work. Right out of the box it produced excellent sounds, with little to no off axis pickup. I saw a local radio DJ using the smaller shock mount and I prefer it over the larger obtrusive types. It gives great quality without high gain and I think its noise floor is nonexistent.
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This mic is build like a tank!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
I love how it sounds and how good this mic is. and the best part, i dont need an in line preamp to boost it out. set it up with a dbx 286s and m-audio air and bam it sounds like you are in a studio. quite pricey since i am from Malaysia, but its a price i am willing to pay for the quality they gave me.
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