The main qualities of a broadcast announcer's microphone are broadband frequency response, effective shielding from electromagnetic interference and the ability to work at a close distance from the sound source. Despite the fact that each manufacturer says that his microphone meets all these requirements, we decided to test and compare the popular Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE20. Both are dynamic, with a cardioid polar pattern, frequency range: 50-20000 hertz (Shure) and 45-18000 hertz (Electro-Voice). Both have an input impedance of 150 ohms, so they will require a good preamp to work. In this video, we will conduct a number of tests: for plosive consonants, proximity effect, elimination of unnecessary noise from recording, the ability to sound electric guitars and vocals. And finally, we will give a couple of tips on how to unlock the full potential of such microphones. Watch the battle of Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE20 announcer's microphones on our channel!
0:00 Dynamic microphones and preamplifier
1:48 Package of Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE20 microphones. Plosive consonant test
4:10 Proximity effect
5:39 Cut filters
8:18 Recording the sound of an electric guitar
9:32 Polar pattern and unnecessary noise
11:20 Vocals
12:25 Do it better