Shure SM7B or Electrovoice RE20?

[@ChristopherKaltSrVideos]

I enjoyed your video very much Daniel. Great job. I'm definitely an Electro-Voice lover. The RE20 has been around since 1968, and in my opinion, blows away the SM7B by a mile. I started using the RE20 in 1976 when I was a radio DJ for KEZY 1190 AM in Anaheim CA. and have loved it ever since. My wife bought me the sister to the RE20, which is the RE27. It looks identical to the RE20 only with a slight modification in the head grille. It also has a high and low pass filter...and a presence boost. I think you'd like that one too, but it currently runs about $500.00 USD. So, you'll have to drop another $50.00 on this baby. LOL. Anyways, your video was great, I'm a mic nut too. I currently own around 30 at this time. Take care Daniel. Have a good one and stay well.

[@xdanielpatrick]

Appreciate it, sounds like you have a lot of experience with mics! I have yet to check out the RE27 but will have to get my hands on it at some point in the future. My favorite mic (currently) is the Sennheiser MKH50 which I didn’t position properly at the beginning of the video but when done correctly I love it. Thanks, you as well.

[@ryano8982]

RE20 for me. It sounds a little more natural.

[@billweaver2549]

So they have almost opposite response curves where it matters. Each dips where the other bumps. The SM7B has a bump 4-6kHz & a dip 6-8. The RE20 dips 3-5 & bumps 6-12. While I prefer the RE20, the distinctive sibilance bump always sounds a little unconnected to the rest of the sound to me. While I hate to admit it, long periods of talk might be better suited to the SM7B because sibilance sizzle can get fatiguing; whereas for short bursts (between songs, live ad reads etc in broadcast) the RE20 will stand out and grab attention. Also its slight bump in the bottom end helps give it that big broadcast sound.

[@xdanielpatrick]

Appreciate your insights. I have heard from others as well that they don’t prefer the RE20 for long form material or long periods of conversation.

[@billweaver2549]

I found this: drive.google.com/file/d/11d-NZfHdQUJrdShIB1xMl0rXzT4kzSG8/view?usp=drivesdk

[@mutemavelle]

There is just something about the RE20. I think people gravitate towards the sm7b because we've gotten so used to expecting that quality of sound in spoken recordings, but the re20 sounds more like a real person. The plosives are a bit unfortunate, but i still like it better.

[@xdanielpatrick]

I personally do think it has a slight edge to the SM7B in terms of sound. It’s funny that the only thing that changed after over 50ish years is making it availabe in black.

[@nikolinaporanek]

SM7B 💪 nice video!

[@xdanielpatrick]

Dziękuję!

[@mynusten]

I've used both mics and going through a RE20 phase. Question; what shock mount are you using on your RE20?

[@xdanielpatrick]

It’s the gator frameworks universal shockmount. I believe it’s the 44-48 one cause I use it at the base of the mic. I can’t recall exactly cause it’s been a while since I’ve purchased it.

[@MemphisMike901]

I think it boils down to marketing. My SM57 with a Fethead sounds as good as either but does not look as cool. A Rode Podmic with a preamp will sound as good as either also. BUT everyone in broadcast has a SM7B…so go figure

[@xdanielpatrick]

The SM57 and fethead probably comes very close to the SM7B but I’m willing to bet it will not sound like the RE20. As for the Podmic I can in most cases tell the difference but it still sounds good. Truth be told, most listeners aren’t going to care.

[@MemphisMike901]

@@xdanielpatrick that is truth sir! Not trying to disrespect in your vid at all. When it comes to average listener, who is not listening in earbuds/phones i think it is hard to tell. This is a great vid tho sir in comparison tho sir

[@xdanielpatrick]

@MemphisMike901 haha don’t worry man I didn’t feel you were trying to come off that way at all. The comment section is for you to share your thoughts and opinions, whether you agree with me or not it’s always appreciated!

[@ciekaweurzadzenia]

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