EV RE20 with Cloudlifter Singing Test, Hang Me, Oh Hang Me (Electrovoice RE20)

[@davidevans1420]

The EV RE-20 is one of the most underrated professional microphones used in the recording industry for years an produced many hit songs. Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Paul McCartney, Peter Cetera, Jackson Browne, Marshal Crenshaw, John Forgerty and Radiohead are just a few professionals utilizing the RE-20 in the studio. There is.an excellent video of Chicago's Peter Cetera singing "Feeling Stronger.Everday" in the studio which was.produced by.Phil Ramone from Nederland, CO which was a Top 40 hit. Elton John also recorded at this studio. It did take me some time to uncover the names mentioned, but well worth it for EV RE20 fans like myself. Great vocal performance. It just goes to show you that.a lot of professionals like dynamic microphones like the RE20, Sennheiser MD421/MD441, and Shure SM7B. These just happen to be the world leaders in Broadcasting in the World. Thanks for posting...

[@damientyler5581]

oh my god! i came here looking for an example of a cloudlifter with an RE320, and not only did I get my answer, but I was wowed by such warm sounding beautiful vocals.. you sir have a beautiful voice!

[@jeffpnelson]

+Damien Tyler Thank you so much Damien!

[@JetSmackedHD]

did you end up getting a cloudlifter with your re320?

[@jeffpnelson]

Damien Tyler thanks so much!

[@jeffpnelson]

JetSmackedHD yes, it made the sound enter the sweet zone

[@coffeehigh420]

it's not a RE320 - this is called an EV RE-20 n/d. - the RE320 is a completely different mic.

[@markorop]

I just bought this mic and was for a few hours worried it might not be so appropriate for singing, but then I saw this video. Amazing microphone and amazing voice.

[@markorop]

9 months later- absolutely loving this mic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWStfpl6j6qDa80

[@cc03030]

you should check out radiohead from the basement, ever since i saw that video 3 years ago ive been wanting this mic

[@cloejarozenski3097]

*11/10* Extra point for the mustache!

[@jeffpnelson]

Hahaha, it's pretty nasty!

[@butt_woman1493]

u single?

[@MarcoKamaras]

5 years on youtube this is my first comment, you've got a beautiful voice and the microphone is stunning !

[@PaulIsbell]

That is unbelievable. I've never watched a review and just fallen in love with a product so much as this one. Woah, so crisp!

[@Melvin7727]

I'll be completely honest. I have watched a LOT of reviews and demos and lessons featuring various gear. I have never, ever, not even once enjoyed the homemade songs from the unknown artists featured in them (I'm quite unforgiving). This changed with this video. This is a legit good song and a masterpiece that could definitely be a famous hit. Well done sir. Continuing with the honesty though, I thought that the vocal sound of the RE-20 here wasn't as good as the RE-20 typically sounds. Almost as if it had too much mud or boxiness, or like "untreated room" sound or something. Never the less, great work with the song. Chilling writing and vocals.

[@sevchyk]

Kyle, since you probably have some knowledge about mics, I'd like to ask you one thing. I'd like to make recordings in an untreated room. Condenser mics provide a lot of quality but catch the reverb from the room. Dynamic mics sound somewhat thin compared to condensers but reject the room reverb nicely. I want to find an excellent balance between the sound richness and rejection capabilities. People always mention two mics to achieve this: SM7B and EV RE20. I'm currently inclined towards EV RE20 as it seems that this mic sounds richer. What would you advise me to achieve that nice balance that I mentioned above?

[@RealMacoy]

@@sevchyk I agree, after hearing the sound quality i changed my mind from SM7b to EV RE20..but i think the cloud lifter is also the reason for the sound quality.

[@sevchyk]

@@RealMacoy How is Your RE 20 now?

[@RealMacoy]

@@sevchyk I haven't buy yet..too costly..waiting for a used one in craigslist or ebay.

[@ryanmckenna3088]

@sevchyk hey, cloudlifter also boosts base level noise, just so ya know! I've thought about it until tonight. I have an re20 and it gets to gainy. :( I need to experiment more and maybe record with it less hot and boost volume by compression the way he does.

[@PrinzLeo]

got goosebumps! You sound amazing and I love that warm tone, I think I'll get a re20 bc of that video thank you!

[@DoartYT]

“Muh name eh Jeff…”

[@Andreefication]

Great song, great demo, great voice, great mustache. I finally bought a RE20 and a cloudlifter because of this clip. Thanks and best wishes from Germany!

[@marin4311]

Very nice voice. This mic has a very warm and natural tone. The cloudlifter is a real game changer.

[@davidevans1420]

The EV RE20 has flown underneath the radar for years as an absolute #1 choice for hit vocal recording. Peter Cetera of Chicago used this microphone on Feeling Stronger Every Day. Others that have used the RE-20 for vocals include Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Thom Yorke, Producer Don Was, Marshal Crenshaw, Scritti Politti, and countless others. RE-20 is also an excellent choice for recording bass drum, toms, floor tom, horns, and guitar cabinets. I own plenty of microphones, condensers, ribbons, tube, dynamics, fet's and the RE-20 holds it's own against many of these. It has been a real workhorse in my work for many years. Like the Sennheiser 421 and 441 and Shure SM7B, RE-20 is a best-kept secret around the world for vocal production. These radio broadcast mics are excellent on vocals. Their is a reason why Michael Jackson used the Shure SM7B for vocals on Thriller. And the Sennheiser 421 and 441 have been used by countless vocalists like Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt and the Who to name a few. Very good video, Thanks...

[@arunakalu]

Beautifully done. Love the singing, I think you sold this mic to many people :-) I too was looking for reviews of this mic with vocals and singing. Thank You.

[@LifeinFarmland]

Wow, gives me chills. Great sound and song. Just love it.

[@jeffpnelson]

Thank you so much!

[@nicholasparis5281]

Excellent tone on the VOX, and the RE-20 suits it well for a warm vintage vibe! Sounds like a song from that “Yellowstone” show.

[@TheDevinShamel]

Came for the mic test with the cloudlifter, stayed for the amazing song!!! Awesome job dude!!

[@DoktorDetroit]

I'll echo what others have recently said, 9 years later, came here for the cloudlifter/RE20 combo, hooked by the vocals. Thank you.

[@idiotfratellomusic7624]

Much appreciated, I've been investigating the possibility of a high quality dynamic mic (with better sound rejection for my untreated space) for recording vocals and this really sounded great.

[@enesrasitozdogru3455]

Mate, you're insane. This is bomb. 10/10 wow.

[@wipeoutking]

I’ve used the RE20 for occasional voiceover work for years, but was looking for a video today that would show how it sounds when somebody sings. Like many others commenting here, I did NOT expect to sit and enjoy the song so much. Well done.

[@Soldesk]

Amazing performance. Thanks for giving us the RE20´s sound in such a great fashion!

[@jeffpnelson]

+Soldesk High Praise!!!

[@bradanders7020]

Ok, I must be honest. Most "Mic test" videos like this usually have singers that you'd only bare to hear for 10 seconds. You, however, have a fantastic and emotional voice. Awesome job, man.

[@PJSOFT]

Those low chest tones you mentioned here also resonated my throat through my spine as listening to this and other RE20 demo clips. That effect sold me this mic.

[@alacranradio2779]

wow. just wow. love the song. Came here for a demo of the re-20 for broadcasting and found your music. love it.

[@Tree_Strings]

God bless dave van ronk . I'm sure he would love your cover. really beautiful.

[@foudajoebillie]

I've been searching for a video like this in few days, a video that has a guy singing very beautifully with warmth in a cloudlifter test! good job

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

What a great voice - and singing skills, Jeff! 🌟 In fact, I've returned to this video a few times, since I first saw it, just to hear you sing 😊

[@RubenDanielMusic]

I have watched your videos a lot of times and I really enjoy them man. Your voice is amazing. Hope you keep making music for a long time!

[@LucillesGate]

I also came here to listen to a mic example before I bought one, but keep coming back to play this video just for that song, really great, Jeffery.

[@enriquekikzdelapazbichain1126]

Oh man.... What a sweet voice, and the mic captures every detail! i love it! GREAT work

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

Came for the mic, stayed for the music. Great singing. The warm natural sound from twos dynamic mic gives a different sound of the usual condenser microphone used most of the time at recording studios.

[@jeffpnelson]

Roberto Calderón thanks a lot Roberto! I love music very much and I’m so pumped that you are into it as well!

[@itsZiz]

Came for the mic review, stayed for the song. Beautiful voice.

[@jules7168]

Cool song man, it made me close my eyes and I almost fell asleep (in a good way). Relaxing and beautiful voice/melody. Peace from France

[@jeffpnelson]

That's really kind of you to say;)

[@flexiland6741]

Came to check the sound of the mic on vocals. Was hooked by your singing and stayed up to the end of the song. ☺ Thanks! 8 years ago??? Wow I'm late hahaha.

[@coffeebreakcomedy]

love this mic, sounds like it would take mixing and eq really well too

[@GhostOfLorelei]

6 years after the fact... Thanks for posting this video, I was really curious what the mic sounds like on a voice similar(ish) to my own. This hits the spot! Also, fantastic performance, love how you sound, regardless of the mic!

[@jeffpnelson]

Thanks so much Jay!!!! It truly feels so nice to hear that

[@gibsondude07ify]

7 years later, this video is what helped me decide to purchase this mic.

[@Iamratedart]

You sound amazing man! Thank you for sharing... I own a Sm7b and Neumann but getting this mic today!

[@andrewc2174]

how is it?

[@donstube26]

Came for a mic demo. Got that and a great song.Cheers!

[@jeffpnelson]

Donavan Motz Thanks so much! I’m gonna do some new mic videos soon, just got some for my bday

[@rubydreams6345]

Thank you for doing a demo of singing - that’s what I’ve been looking for! I like getting close to get the chest and throat voice as well. Great demo and great voice!

[@jeffpnelson]

John Flynn thanks a lot!

[@rubydreams6345]

You bet! It does sound very warm even in the highs, allows you get a bit haunting which works brilliantly on this song and that’s what I look for. The proximity is awesome and doesn’t get bassy or distort when right up on it, something that also matters a lot to me cuz I do that a lot. The cloud lifter boosts it around 25db, this is a great example showing that’s all you need, but have you found it lacking in any way? I have an SM7B and have been deciding to get a cloud lifter and after hearing this demo, I love the sound you’re getting with this mic so considering getting both! But it’s another $500+. Have you compared the RE 20 to the SM7B and have you tried an Aston Stealth that doesn’t require a cloud lifter? Really appreciate your feed back as I try to make the right decision. Also an fan since hearing this demo!

[@jeffpnelson]

Hey John Flynn, I have not tried it with the sm7b yet but I just got one and I’m hoping to test it out this year. Thanks for the kind words! You really can go wrong with either mic, they are so widely used and raved about. I keep tinkering with the notion of hosting a podcast as an audio engineer because of these mics in my locker. They are so versatile

[@rubydreams6345]

Jeffrey Philip Nelson oh great, I look forward to your demo of the SM7B. I’ve done a podcast and a tv show on the side from making movies. I’d watch your audio engineer pod cast. I’ve been looking at an Aston Stealth as well. That seems to be a big contender in the last couple of years that doesn’t need a cloud lifter and has several mics in one. I’ve been knee deep in guitar string demos and haven’t found one I want.

[@rubydreams6345]

Jeffrey Philip Nelson I’d like to hear you do an AB with the RE 20 and SM7B because you just got both. I just have the SM7B and considering the RE20 or the Aston Stealth. Thoughts on the Stealth?

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

Great performance brother !!! Sold me on the RE20 !!!!! I was on the fence but not anymore !!!

[@mpxz999]

Wow, fantastic voice, and extremely helpful video! You've really sold me on this mic! Thanks so much dude

[@josiahjones]

Well, your song sold the microphone for me! Subbed and I hope you never give up making music because you are a fantastic songwriter!

[@jeffpnelson]

Thanks for the kind words! You are so sweet

[@josephrasbold2180]

My favorite vocal mic. You got a really great vocal sound man!

[@sheldonperkins5958]

Great, thorough demo and excellent performance. Nicely done.

[@jimbieberich79]

Thanks for your video. Your decision on the RE20 mic sounds was excellent but combined with your voice singing, you make a stellar combination! I'm convinced to buy one!

[@jeffpnelson]

Thank you so much

[@demetriolinares]

Beautiful performance!

[@enthusiasthipster2165]

Your voice is really beatiful, really digging your songs! Keep it up.

[@jeffpnelson]

+Enthusiast Hipster Thank you so much!

[@govanlovejazz]

Amazing! man you got that beautiful soulful vocal! i think any mic can be worked good through your vocal! greeting from Urumqi China!

[@HLinc.]

Dude, this the exact review I’ve been looking for on this mic! Thanks for doing this and great job!

[@aaronz.]

Nice work, man. Thanks for passing this on. I was looking for singing examples, as well. So many mics are hyped on the top end, that this mics warmth (and affordability) intrigues me. Very helpful demo.

[@jeffpnelson]

***** Thank you so much Aaron!

[@aaronz.]

***** Hey Jeff - not to keep you away from your music creation here, but wondering if you ever tried the SM7B? Seems like a very comparable mic and I love the sound Thom Yorke and Robin Pecknold get from it. I've heard it has less proximity effect than the RE20 and I'm trying to determine if that's an advtantage or disadvantage for my fairly soft voice that benefits from a bit of low end. Did you make your recent record with the RE20?

[@jeffpnelson]

***** I really want to try the SM7B. I will be purchasing at the beginning of 2016 to record my next work. Ill be releasing a new album in September 2015 where all the vocal tracks were recorded with RE20, they really sound crisp!

[@aaronz.]

***** Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Can't wait to hear it!

[@actien9098]

Thank you for putting this up and singing beautifully. Bandmate lent me his mic to try and I thought let me see what there is to know out there and what a surprise to find your encouraging video!

[@jasminr.671]

Really great album-love the energy, feeling and sound!!!

[@onzkicg]

Great! Yeah, that’s true most of the reviews is about broadcasting, thanks for showcasing the mic when singing. You got awesome voice, love that low end boom & slow country vibe.

[@boparker4578]

Morning Jeff ... thanks for taking the time to do this .... been looking for a different mic though I have a couple of nice ones ... to reach down a little more into low mids and baritones of my vocal .... rolled back around the the re20 ... and for your video .. one of a kind. Well done.

[@nicksalvadormusic]

came here for the mic, end up liking your singing, great performance!

[@JamesAutonMCR]

Might have to get this mic. I really enjoyed this, beautiful sound great voice and playing too bro! :)

[@davecuomo6687]

Hey thank you. I really wanted to hear this mic on its own, and as an added bonus your singing and performance was a delight. Cheers!

[@steverok67]

The mic sounds wonderful, and I am getting one, but with a voice like yours voice, man, just about any mic would sound fab. You are officially invited to come play at my birthday party. Cheers.

[@georgiagreen1340]

Great voice. Great mic.

[@ada814]

Massively beautiful！I even forgot this is a Re20 review!

[@Angelo-vb6dg]

Man, I love your voice and your sound in this. I already got an SM7b at a great price, but when I hear you, I feel the need of also adquiring an RE20

[@kopolo66]

Mate, you sound AMAZING. Came here to get my answers for cloudlifter, but wow what I found. Keep the good work!

[@jeffpnelson]

M G thanks so much! I’m pumped you found this

[@jettsom]

I came for the mic, stay for the voice. Beautiful!

[@jeffpnelson]

Sergei Lizotte thanks so much Sergei

[@ibokpayne]

That was an awesome take , congrats!! and the mic sounds amazing too!

[@PrimalFuture]

You sound amazing. I know it's a little late, but that you for posting this!

[@sebastianfalk666]

you blew me away mate, what a beautiful song!

[@simonsmith2642]

Came for the mic, stayed for the tune. Thank you my friend.

[@ArvindJuneja]

After listening to the song I forgot everything you said before and in fact I got lost in the moment. Well done sir. Best wishes for your music adventure!

[@markolijus]

Your voice and singing sounds amazing trough this chain.

[@RhubarbSenpai]

Highly appreciate the breakdown of the recording chain in use, and the fact you have a voice worth recording with said setup makes it very useful reference data. Best wishes on your journey, friend.

[@RhubarbSenpai]

Came for the review, stayed for the song.

[@AaronLaFalce]

Great job with the song brother. Thanks for the info on the mic too !

[@berkeleybernie]

Thanks, Jeffrey! I had a suspicion this would be a good mic for my voice, but your video convinced me to buy. Just quick A/B tested it yesterday with my LDC (a Joly-modded Oktava MK-219) and really happy with it. Rather than through my channel strip into my DAW, I recorded with a FetHead into a Zoom 5, then dropped the tracks into my DAW. Unmodified, definitely bass-heavy compared to the more airy-LDC, but once EQed, wow. I just happened to download the Code Red Free plugin the other day, and a light treble and mid boost and bass roll-off cleaned it right up. More low mids than the LDC, a nice rich tone for my baritone. It seems to feel solid and up front compared to the LDC. I think that might have to do with the poor acoustic environment in my apartment. The LDC is more "airy" and more sensitive to the background sounds/reflections. The RE20 rejects more of that ambient garbage, giving it that solidity- a huge benefit given the lack of a treated space. I can't wait to try the mic through a proper preamp. I recommend giving Code Red Free (free plugin) a shot, great fit with this mic. I boosted the treble and mid each +1, and cut the bass -1 with the default POP setting and no bass boost.

[@jasminr.671]

Hi Jeffrey thank you for the album link-look forward to take a listen!

[@emilauriel7505]

I forgot about the mic and got caught by your vocal! Wasn't even considering buying Re20, but now I am. Keep playing and singing man!

[@navispictures]

Great song, great voice, and great demo. Thank you, Jeffrey!

[@stavborochov1673]

Wow great singing man. I find more and more songs and sessions that were recorded with this mic, maybe there's something special about it. Think I'm gonna get it when I have the money.

[@matthewwillis7767]

If you haven't, you need to make an album with this exact vibe. Absolutely beautiful. AND best re20 demo I have come across.

[@DapperDanLovesYou]

Thank you for the video, as well as the performance!

[@johnnykempt]

Nice one man. Your album is going to sound great

[@jurvienpicardal5585]

thumbs u for this bro! now i know how good this mic work, btw nice voice it makes me feel refreshing :D

[@Soldesk]

Oh man! Your album "Pen" is absolutely fantastic!

[@jeffpnelson]

+Soldesk Thank you so much dude!

[@DreamPrincess010]

Amazing sound on the RE20

[@fftbbald]

Been thinking about adding an re20 to my arsenal. You have just sold it to me. Thanks!

[@tjmcbryan]

so smooth and subtle!!! love it! gonna have to get a cloudlifter me thinks

[@jeffpnelson]

Tim McBryan Thanks Tim!

[@bjrndyresen147]

Wow, I was searching for setups with the RE20 and found this, but I think the last thing I care about here is the mic. I'm impressed!

[@gorilkamil6514]

WOOOOOWWWW I've come to check the sound of EV RE20 but then I'm shocked of how beautiful is this guys voice. Song is very nice also. I searched the original version. Jeffrey sings 1000 times better than the original. Amazing. RE20 also amazing but I'd prefer just bit more high ends for this microphone.

[@Beizeiten78]

Thom Yorke has used it for vocals for years.

[@pezictusfish]

Thanks, I've been searching for a mic to record my voice for some time now and after watching your video I decided to read and investigate more and I've totally fallen for this mic, I was already planning to buy a cloudlifter anyway. After a lot of testing and thought I realized it was better to have a great dynamic mic + the cloudlifter than a so-so condenser or tube condenser within the price range, for the same price or less I get two great items. So again, thanks for the video! You should pitch a sales commission from EV. P.S. Great mellow vocals there!

[@jeffpnelson]

Hey Erick, thank you so much for the good words! I really hope you enjoy the cloud lifter purchase. It really makes the dynamics microphones sound studio grade. Enjoy recording!

[@saravelardo]

I came here for the RE20 but I stay because of your beautiful voice

[@Studio-ffft5]

Very informative and well played. First time hearing that haunting song. Nicely done.

[@ourdogteddy]

After listening to this mic for spoken words, I also wanted to know how it will work with singing. Great video. So far after listening to so many mics, I think for dynamic microphones EV RE 20 is my favorite mic for singing and spoken words 👍!

[@TristanPope]

Wow this is absolutely excellent, screw the mic this is beautiful Keep it up!

[@jeffpnelson]

+Tristan Pope (AltTabMe) You are so sweet Tristan!!!

[@TimothyHalleran]

+Jeffrey Philip Nelson Gotta agree. Came here for a mic test... But wow, great song. Kinda random, what camera did you use to film this?

[@jeffpnelson]

Gopro Hero 3

[@TimothyHalleran]

Thats what I thought...

[@Iankkkkkkkkkk]

Jeffrey Philip Nelson - what Reverb were you using?

[@billyhughes9776]

Excellent job on the song. Love this microphone and the SM7b for vocals. My two favorites.

[@patshep68]

great voice, love that song, i have a feeling you would sound good on any mic, but i'm looking at this mic for vocals and this was very helpful to me

[@martinpro88]

Oh thanks man, this re20 singing clip is what I looking for!

[@JoeStuffzAlt]

I love this demonstration. It doesn't look like you have a lot of sound absorption, which is a huge reason why I like the demonstration You sound amazing, like you are in a radio booth. I love the sound

[@PaulyStax]

Nice tone with the re20. I like those too. Definitely a good mic to have for singing and voice over and instrument miking. If you have the budget, I highly recommend an RCA 44bx (restored by Stephen Sank) or else an AEA 44. They are beautiful mics that EXCELL at the warmth and smoothness you are after. Plus you already have a cloudlifter (which is butter for any dynamic or ribbon mic). You will freak out if you get any of these RCA mics. 44bx, Varacoustic, sk-46 (these are a secret weapon) No videos on sk-46 but it was the replacement for the 44, they also have a huge ribbon like the 44. no other ribbon mics have such fat ribbons. Totally look into a rca44bx an AEA44 (faithfil reproduction-handmade) or an RCA sk-46. Your model of the world around you will be shattered. Nice song and vid.

[@Poom290827]

Come to check the mic for my saxophone but jut turn up that I found another beautiful singer and his lovely song 🥰

[@beingmabes8877]

this vid is the reason i bought and have been using this mic. thorough masterclass, thank you

[@jeffpnelson]

Thank you! Means a ton to me