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Electro-Voice RE50B - Omnidirectional Dynamic Shockmounted ENG Microphone (Black)

BH #ELRE50B • MFR #F.01U.117.391
80 reviews
Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice RE50B - Omnidirectional Dynamic Shockmounted ENG Microphone (Black)
Key Features
  • Designed Specifically for Interviews
  • Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
  • Dynamic Mic Element
  • Low Handling Noise
Every day, for local, national and international news reports, the Electro-Voice RE50B gathers the audio for news interviews. Designed specifically as an ENG/EFP interview microphone, the RE50B's custom Dyna-Damp "mic-within-a-mic" shockmount provides extremely low handling noise for clear sound. A large, built-in Acoustifoam filter keeps wind and P-pop noise to an absolute minimum, indoors or out. Frequency response is 80 Hz to 13 kHz.
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Electro-Voice RE50B Overview

Every day, for local, national and international news reports, the Electro-Voice RE50B gathers the audio for news interviews. Designed specifically as an ENG/EFP interview microphone, the RE50B's custom Dyna-Damp "mic-within-a-mic" shockmount provides extremely low handling noise for clear sound. A large, built-in Acoustifoam filter keeps wind and P-pop noise to an absolute minimum, indoors or out. Frequency response is 80 Hz to 13 kHz.

Industry standard news interview microphone
Features EV Dyna-Damp shockmount
Extremely low handling noise for clear sound
"Mic-within-a-mic" concept reduces wind and vocal plosive sounds
UPC: 701001010905

Electro-Voice RE50B Specs

Microphone
Form FactorHandheld
Sound FieldMono
CapsuleDynamic
Polar PatternOmnidirectional
OrientationEnd Address
CircuitrySolid-State
PadNone
High-Pass FilterNone
WindscreenBuilt-In
Performance
Frequency Range80 Hz to 13 kHz
Impedance150 Ohms
Sensitivity1.6 mV/Pa (Open Circuit Voltage, 1 kHz)
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog)1 x XLR 3-Pin Male
Physical
ColorBlack
MountingMic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Construction MaterialAluminum, Zinc
Dimensionsø: 1.9 x L: 7.8" / ø: 48.3 x L: 198.1 mm
Weight9.5 oz / 269 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 5.15 x 2.7"

Electro-Voice RE50B Reviews

forever the best hand held mice

By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-25

Cancels out background noise perfectly, well made. No wonder it's the go-to hand held mic for video journalists. It's the best mic for interviews and a great price.

XLR Does Lock @Old Bull Shure FP3 falls off EV RE50/B

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-09-17

I've had my RE50B for years, but maybe this reviewer has an even older version or something. I can confirm that the RE50B has a locking XLR connector. A cable or transmitter is not going to fall off unless there's something wrong with the connector on the cable or transmitter. My E-V mic is great, but I'd like to compare a Sennheiser MD-46 or 42. The Senn sounded a little clearer on one YouTube review I watched recently. Does anyone know if E-V or Senn is better in the wind?

good microphone

By Enrique
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-11-10

good microphone

Reliable, Quality Mic

By S. the radio reporter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-15

I've been using some version of the RE50B mic for nearly 20 years now. It is my go-to field mic for radio reporting. The mic produces excellent audio and has very little handling noise. Of all of the mics I have, this one works the best in windy conditions. (I use it with a nice windscreen.) It's an all-around good mic.

Talk Show Host's Best Friend

By FoXXXy Dame
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-01-17

Bought this mic to use for my internet TV talk show. It was everything I imagined and more. Superior sound quality, easy to grip design, and flag looks good with my FoXXXy TV logo on it! Thank you for an awesome product!

Electro - Voice

By GDN
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-09-03

Easy to use, the sound quality is great and it is very lightweight.

Great for the red carpet

By Chuck
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-10

Currently using this to interview A-listers on the red carpet at iHeartRadio events. Fairly directional and nicely isolated from handling noise. Bought a second one as a back up, but haven't needed it in quite a few years.

Pound For Pound Best Handheld Mic Around

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-10

I used this microphone on a daily basis in my many years in broadcast news. When I moved into government, the first thing I did was to order one of these mics, because of its durability and that the sound is and always has been crystal clear and true to the original voice.

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Where is the serial number located? thanks, blake

Where is the serial number located? thanks, blake
Asked by: Blake
On the box.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-02-03

question

Unsure about which cable to purchase as microphone will be plugged into Azden FMX-DSLR mixer. Do I need the Kopul or the Hosa?
Asked by: Steve C.
Look like the FMX-DSLR mix has normal XRL connectors so any normal mic cable (XLR male on one end and female on the other) will work (not brand specific). I use the Hosa cables as my house cable brand but any brand should work as long as it is a high-quality cable (life is too short for cheap cables ;-). I use both the RE50/B mic as well as a Heil PR-40 with my DSLR but use another mixer brand.Bill
Answered by: Bill A.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Is this ideal for a podcast? Or is there a better ...

Is this ideal for a podcast? Or is there a better handheld option?
Asked by: Kelly
I have owned this mic for years and love it. The RE-50 is excellent for field interviews, sort of a industrial-grade answer to recording under any conditions. It could work in a pinch for podcasting, but it's not ideal for that purpose, especially if you move into video, because it requires staying on top of the microphone. The usual suspects for podcast / broadcast are the Shure SM7B, Electrovoice RE-20 and RE-27, and Audio-Technica BP40. But if you like the hand-held form factor, check out the Sennheiser e935 sounds great, price is right, has great off-axis rejection, and doesn't require a Cloudlifter or Fethead. Stick it on a desk stand and you're done ;-) You don't want a condenser mic for podcast unless you're in an acoustically treated studio, picks up way too much background noise. Disaster, don't do it. A dynamic mic with native attenuation of room sounds is the way to go.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2022-03-27
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