Electro-Voice RE420 User Manual
Electro-Voice | RE420 Condenser cardioid vocal
microphone
RE420 Condenser
cardioid vocal
microphone
▪ Premium condenser element delivers a highly-
detailed, 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.
Technical specifications
Element type:
Frequency response: 50 Hz-20 kHz (see chart)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity, open circuit
voltage, 1 kHz:
Clipping (max SPL): 149 dB SPL (1% THD)
Self noise:
Dynamic range: 127 dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio:
Output impedance: 200 ohms
Power requirements: 48 VDC phantom power
Polarity:
Microphone connector:
Finish: Black polyurethane paint
Self-biased condenser
5.6 mV/Pascal
(-45 dBV/Pa)
22 dB SPL "A" weighed (0 dB=20 μPa)
72 dB
Positive pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin 2
relative to pin 3
3-pin, XLR-type
Materials:
Zinc die cast, steel wire cloth grille
-10
20 50
0 dB
+10
500
FREQUENCY
IN HERTZ
100 1K 5K 10K 20K
HP 1cm
HP 5cm
HP 1m
-10
20 50
0 dB
+10
500
FREQUENCY
IN HERTZ
100 1K 5K 10K 20K
1cm
5cm
1m
High-Pass (A)
Flat (B)
7.6" [192mm]
1.95"
[24.3mm]
0.96"
[49.5mm]
500 Hz
1,000 Hz
125 Hz
250 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
270°
300°
330°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
210°
240°
-5dB
-10dB
-15dB
-20dB
0°
180°
270°
300°
330°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
210°
240°
-5dB
-10dB
-15dB
-20dB
0°
180°
270°
300°
330°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
210°
240°
-5dB
-10dB
-15dB
-20dB
0°
180°
270°
300°
330°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
210°
240°
-5dB
-10dB
-15dB
-20dB
0°
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2 | RE420 Condenser cardioid vocal microphone
Represented by:
Germany:
Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Ring 5
85630 Grasbrunn
Germany
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville MN 55337
USA
www.electrovoice.com
Dimensions, length:
diameter:
shank:
Net weight:
Shipping weight:
Frequency response:
High-Pass
Flat
7.6 in. (192 mm)
1.95 in. (49.5 mm)
0.96 in. (24.3 mm)
11.5 oz (326 g)
1 lb 4.9 oz (593 g)
Polar response:
Replacement
Description
parts
RE420GRILLE Replacement grille, black
NDVOCCLIP Replacement stand adapter, black
Parts included
Quantity Component
1 Microphone
1 Gig bag
High-Pass filter:
1
Stand clip
1 Engineering datasheet
1 Warranty and product documentation information
card
Ordering information
A High-Pass B Flat
Dimensions:
RE420 Condenser cardioid vocal microphone
Condenser cardioid vocal microphone, black
Order number RE420
Accessories
379-1 379-1 WINDSCREEN, BLACK, PACKAGED
Foam windscreen/pop filter, black
Order number 379-1
© Bosch Security Systems 2018 | Data subject to change without notice
Document Number F.01U.354.341 | Vs1 | 19. Jun 2018
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