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This show was going to be just about the Rode ProCaster dynamic mic. But then, the wheels started turning. Rode has a very devoted following, but the ProCaster is a relative newcomer to broadcasting. Here in the USA, the Electro-Voice RE-20 or RE-27 can be found in many broadcast control rooms. Rode is offering a broadcast alternative at almost half the current price of the 20/27.
Since I have a new RE-20 on boom 3, why not compare them “on-air”?
The basic shape of the Rode and EV RE-20 have a lot in common …but, that’s where there similarities end.
Classic grilled ports tell you right away it’s an RE-20. Squint your eyes and it could be mistaken for the newer, higher output (and brighter – in look and sound) RE-27ND.
Both the Rode and EV are no-nonsense microphones. You won’t get cherry-wood, velvet lined cases. The RE-20 comes packed in a plastic (I mean space-age polycarbonate) case with foam lining. The Rode is held in place with heavy box lining and comes with a leatherette pouch. Both mics offer basic mounting, but the larger (optional) shock mounts actually help keep hands off the mic and on the mount.
I’ll let you decide. Have a listen…
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