The ultimate choice for any performance. Meet the Electro-Voice RE420 Vocal Condenser Microphone. This premium quality microphone is designed to excel on any vocalist. Thanks to its warm intimate low-end detailed mid-range and sparkling high-frequency pick up you can rest assured the RE420 will bring out the best in any performer. This microphone is ideal for on-stage. Its cardioid polar pattern provides you with a tight focused sound with excellent off-axis rejection of unwanted ambience and noises. The RE420 is an excellent choice for any live sound application as well as studio recordings. With a rugged build and premium quality design you can rest assured that the RE420 will provide consistent high-quality results night after night. Crafted for the finest recordings Thanks to its cardioid polar pattern the RE420 is incredible for live performance and recording applications. This guarantees mind-blowing off-axis rejection of undesirable noise and ambience. With a decrease of sensitivity of up to 6dB at the sides youll be provided with enough range to meet the needs of the most dynamic performers. Plosives and sibilance are rendered a thing of the past thanks to the inclusion of an in-built pop shield. Get the sound right at source by engaging the high-pass-filter. Switching this on automatically reduces undesirable frequency content below 150Hz. Whats more the internal shockmount is perfect for isolating the capsule from any form of vibration or handling noises. Who says this is only good for vocals? Not us! This microphone is designed for when things get loud. Incredibly versatile the RE420s ability to handle SPLs up 149dB makes this excellent to place in-front of percussion guitar and bass amplifiers as well as toms hi-hats and snare drums. This is an incredibly useful asset to have up your sleeve. Features Premium condenser element delivers a highly-detailed rich and full-bodied sound Cardioid polar pattern provides excellent acoustic isolation with a comfortable working range Reveals the exceptional detail and vivid clarity synonymous with condenser elements Delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive vocal performances Warm and clear low-end natural and present mid-range and an open crisp and detailed high-end Maximum feedback rejection when your stage monitor is positioned 180° off-axis to the element Comfortable working range around the microphone to make expressive mic techniques easy Multi-stage pop filter consisting of two layers of dense foam separated by air attenuates wind velocity noise and plosives Selectable high-pass filter reduces undesirable low-frequency content when engaged Flat position delivers the full frequency band pass of the capsule High-pass position attenuates frequencies below 150Hz Vibration-absorbing internal shock mount minimises handling noise Specifications Element Type: Self-biased condenser Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: 5.6mV/Pascal (-45dBV/Pa) (open circuit voltage 1kHz) Maximum SPL: 149dB before clipping (1-percent THD) Self Noise: 22dB SPL (A-weighted) (0dB = 20µPa) Dynamic Range: 127dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72dB Output Impedance: 200 ohms Power Requirements: 48VDC phantom power Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 Electrical Contact: 3-pin XLR Body: Zinc die-cast Grille: Steel wire cloth Finish: Black polyurethane paint Length: 192mm / 7.6 Diameter: 49.5mm / 1.95 Shank: 24.3mm / 0.96 Weight: 326g / 11.5oz. Product Code: RE420