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Post by Tbone81 on Jan 11, 2022 9:08:21 GMT -6
Saw an RE-20 for a great price on CL. I may grab it...just because. I've only really used the RE-20 on kick (which I quite like), and of course I know they're well regarded in broadcast for voice etc. What else do they do well? Electric Guitar? Percussion? I want to impulse buy it but don't know that I have the need. The studios I record at already have RE-20's, and there are 2-3 other dynamics that would probably serve me better in my personal studio...
What says the hive mind?
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Post by askomiko on Jan 11, 2022 9:12:10 GMT -6
Snare
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Post by bradd on Jan 11, 2022 9:14:40 GMT -6
Mine really only gets used on kick, but I don't record a bass amp. If I did, it would likely get used there as well.
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Post by parasitk on Jan 11, 2022 9:18:38 GMT -6
Bass amp, guitar amp, vocals, snare, snare under sometimes. I've also used it on French horn/horns with great results…
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Post by notneeson on Jan 11, 2022 9:21:10 GMT -6
Bass cab, horns. It can be a little too much/maybe hard sounding on electric guitar in my experience but I could see it working on the right rig. I should revisit that it’s been years.
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Post by dreamsambas on Jan 11, 2022 10:20:30 GMT -6
The RE20 is a fairly neutral sounding mic- nice lows... clear mids... soft highs... It's not a very exciting sounding mic. Tracks can sound a bit vanilla. But for that reason, the RE20 works on anything. I've used mine on bass, kick, vocals, percussion, guitar amp, even overheads. Also, I like the older ones better.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jan 11, 2022 10:29:43 GMT -6
love it on kick, one of my favs. Can work on vocals too. Horns as well.
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Post by drbill on Jan 11, 2022 10:45:02 GMT -6
Kick, some brass, vocals, bass cab.
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Post by srb on Jan 11, 2022 11:54:21 GMT -6
Vocals---a lot; kick; baritone sax; upright bass; bass cabinet (rare, anymore, but it works well).
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Post by Ward on Jan 11, 2022 12:39:11 GMT -6
Trade in value against a EV RE27! I've been using mine faithfully for 30 years!
Like a 20 without the clack, more headroom and higher output. A hi-fidelity version of it.
IMHO, the best LDD microphone EV ever made.
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Post by Tbone81 on Jan 11, 2022 13:06:34 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Honestly it sounds like I don't have much use for it. Almost never record brass, or bass cab (going DI most times). BUT...Its a pretty great price, I think if its still available in a few days when I'm off work I'll grab it. I'd like to compare it to my 421 as they seem to be useful on all the same sources. And maybe I'll sell the one I like the least. Can't really justify having both.
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Post by drumsound on Jan 11, 2022 13:14:41 GMT -6
I always found it helpful on loud, punk rock singers. Bad technique types were you just want to capture the emotion. Condensers would be all over the place with those types, but the RE/PL20 treated them well.
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Post by notneeson on Jan 11, 2022 13:17:28 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Honestly it sounds like I don't have much use for it. Almost never record brass, or bass cab (going DI most times). BUT...Its a pretty great price, I think if its still available in a few days when I'm off work I'll grab it. I'd like to compare it to my 421 as they seem to be useful on all the same sources. And maybe I'll sell the one I like the least. Can't really justify having both. I prefer the 421 on electric guitar, but here's the thing: I have had both the 421 and the RE20 shine on (very) different vocalists. |
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Post by Tbone81 on Jan 11, 2022 15:16:58 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Honestly it sounds like I don't have much use for it. Almost never record brass, or bass cab (going DI most times). BUT...Its a pretty great price, I think if its still available in a few days when I'm off work I'll grab it. I'd like to compare it to my 421 as they seem to be useful on all the same sources. And maybe I'll sell the one I like the least. Can't really justify having both. I prefer the 421 on electric guitar, but here's the thing: I have had both the 421 and the RE20 shine on (very) different vocalists. Damn, that’s not what I wanted to hear lol. I love the 421 on guitars and have used it for vocals on more than few albums…oh well, we’ll see |
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Post by notneeson on Jan 11, 2022 15:20:31 GMT -6
I prefer the 421 on electric guitar, but here's the thing: I have had both the 421 and the RE20 shine on (very) different vocalists. Damn, that’s not what I wanted to hear lol. I love the 421 on guitars and have used it for vocals on more than few albums…oh well, we’ll see I think about selling my 421 sometimes, but when it's right, it's really right. The RE20 is less fussy, if anything. |
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Post by Guitar on Jan 11, 2022 16:00:24 GMT -6
Bass amp, vocals. Maybe a horn or even an acoustic guitar once in a while. Electric guitar can work also.
I'd probably pick up another RE20 before I'd pick up another MD421. But they're both sort of "special use" dynamics I guess. Also both very cool.
The worst thing about the RE20 is the cumbersome size of the thing, that's why I sold the one I had. But they do sound pretty schweet on the right thing.
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Post by Blackdawg on Jan 11, 2022 16:48:32 GMT -6
if you want to replace the 421 Id look for a 441. Its much better sounding on guitars IMO then a 421 and can be used on lots of other things too well.
421 is handy for toms though on drums.
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Post by the other mark williams on Jan 11, 2022 16:58:36 GMT -6
I prefer the 421 on electric guitar, but here's the thing: I have had both the 421 and the RE20 shine on (very) different vocalists. Damn, that’s not what I wanted to hear lol. I love the 421 on guitars and have used it for vocals on more than few albums…oh well, we’ll see If you're looking for the EV flavor, and would be using it on voice or guitar, I prefer the RE-10/11/15/16 by quite a bit to the RE-20, personally. At least on those sources. |
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Post by Guitar on Jan 11, 2022 17:01:54 GMT -6
if you want to replace the 421 Id look for a 441. Its much better sounding on guitars IMO then a 421 and can be used on lots of other things too well. 421 is handy for toms though on drums. I do miss that MD441 I used to have, that was a sweet and special mic. I agree with you about the guitar amp, and many other sources as well. Another mic that's a bit too large than it should be, that sounds spectacular. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Jan 11, 2022 17:06:36 GMT -6
if you want to replace the 421 Id look for a 441. Its much better sounding on guitars IMO then a 421 and can be used on lots of other things too well. 421 is handy for toms though on drums. I do miss that MD441 I used to have, that was a sweet and special mic. I agree with you about the guitar amp, and many other sources as well. Another mic that's a bit too large than it should be, that sounds spectacular. I really like that mic on Guitar cabs. Way more than a 57 or anythign else usually. I've used here and there on other things and seen it even used on vocals with success. Pricey guy but worth it I think. Space age look too! haha Is big, but not un wieldy either. |
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Post by Tbone81 on Jan 11, 2022 19:40:47 GMT -6
Well, looks like it sold already. I'm kind of relieved actually. I need to be saving that money for a new computer and I really didnt need it, and wasn't wanting to replace anything. Thanks for the replies.
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Post by christophert on Jan 11, 2022 21:11:44 GMT -6
My RE20 sits around unused.
Always seems to be a better mic.
Never like it on kick or bass or guitar.
Sometimes it is perfect on a floor tom and also nice on sax in a live band recording.
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Post by sean on Jan 12, 2022 5:38:58 GMT -6
Surprisingly good banjo microphone. Bottom mic on a leslie. Occasionally a vocal
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Post by drbill on Jan 12, 2022 10:59:42 GMT -6
421 is handy for toms though on drums. Yes. For those who INSIST on using them cause they read it on the internet. For my money, there's a dozen better choices, as I hate the bleed sound using 421's. Back to the RE20, it's def a good utility mic to have around if you have a few hundred to spare. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Jan 12, 2022 11:34:55 GMT -6
421 is handy for toms though on drums. Yes. For those who INSIST on using them cause they read it on the internet. For my money, there's a dozen better choices, as I hate the bleed sound using 421's. Back to the RE20, it's def a good utility mic to have around if you have a few hundred to spare. yeah I prefer C414s myself on toms. But I have heard and gotten great results myself from 421s on toms. I think in general its an overrated mic riding on the coat tails on the OG 421s which were much better then the II's available today. |
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