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RE20 Microphone

RE20

 

Cost: $529

Type: Dynamic microphone

 

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 45Hz – 18 000Hz

 

Frequency Response Curve:

 

Sensitivity: -56.5 dB

 

Common uses:

  • Best for vocals
  • But also good for kick drums, and guitar cabinets, bass cabinets, acoustic guitars, pianos, and brass/woodwind instruments.

Review and Testing:

 

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AKG C214 Condenser Mic

C214 ( matched pair – can be developed together)

Cost: $400

Type: Condenser Mic

  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20 to 20 000 Hz

Frequency Response Curve:

 

Sensitivity:

  • Open circuit sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
  • Noise: 13dBA

 

Common uses:

studio recordings ; vocals

OR

acoustic guitar and pianos.

 

Examples:

review and testing: