Data Sheet

Electro-Voice | RE520 Condenser supercardioid vocal
microphone
RE520 Condenser
supercardioid vocal
microphone
▪ Premium condenser element delivers a highly-
detailed, full, and vivid sound
▪ Supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent
acoustic isolation and feedback control
▪ 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 RE520 is a premium-grade, high-performance,
condenser supercardioid vocal microphone. Designed
to reveal the exceptional detail and vivid clarity
synonymous with condenser elements, it elegantly
delivers the lyrical finesse required for expressive
vocal performances, while controlling off-axis sound
from near-by sources.
The sonic signature is detailed, full and vivid, with a
warm and clear low end, natural and present
midrange, and an open, crisp and detailed high end.
The supercardioid pattern provides excellent acoustic
isolation. Maximum feedback rejection occurs when a
stage monitor position is at either 225° or 125° off-
axis to the element. This pattern also allows for a
cleaner mix due to its rejection of off-axis sound.
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:
Self-biased condenser
Frequency response: 40 Hz-20 kHz (see chart)
Polar pattern: Supercardioid
Sensitivity, open circuit
voltage, 1 kHz:
5.6 mV/Pascal
(-45 dBV/Pa)
Clipping (max SPL): 150 dB SPL (1% THD)
Self noise:
17 dB SPL "A" weighed (0 dB=20 μPa)
Dynamic range: 133 dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio:
77 dB
Output impedance: 200 ohms
Power requirements: 48 VDC phantom power
Polarity:
Positive pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin 2
relative to pin 3
Microphone connector:
3-pin, XLR-type
Finish: Black polyurethane paint