A high-performance professional microphone designed to deliver exceptional clarity, detail and presence for live vocal performances. Read more.
The Electro-Voice RE420 Premium Condenser Cardioid Vocal Microphone is a high-performance professional microphone designed to deliver exceptional clarity, detail and presence for live vocal performances. Combining the sensitivity and precision of a condenser element with a rugged, performance-ready design, the RE420 captures every nuance of the voice with outstanding definition.
Its rich, full-bodied sonic character delivers a warm and clear low end, natural and present midrange, and an open, crisp high-frequency response. This balanced sound makes the RE420 an excellent choice for expressive lead vocals, backing vocals and professional live performances where vocal clarity and detail are essential.
Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, the Electro-Voice RE420 provides excellent acoustic isolation while helping to minimise unwanted background noise and feedback. Maximum feedback rejection is achieved with stage monitors positioned 180° off-axis from the microphone element. The cardioid pickup pattern also provides a comfortable working range, giving vocalists the freedom to use expressive microphone techniques without sacrificing sound quality.
A built-in multi-stage pop filter uses two layers of dense foam separated by an air gap to reduce plosives, breath noise and windblasts, helping vocals remain clean and controlled. The selectable high-pass filter offers two operating positions: a flat setting for the capsule's full frequency response and a high-pass setting that attenuates frequencies below 150 Hz, ideal for reducing unwanted low-frequency noise.
For confident handheld performance, the RE420 also features an internal shock mount that isolates the condenser microphone element from vibration and helps minimise handling noise.
With its combination of premium condenser sound, excellent feedback rejection, effective pop filtering and low handling noise, the Electro-Voice RE420 is an outstanding professional vocal microphone for singers and performers who demand detailed, natural and articulate sound on stage.
| Element type | Self-biased condenser |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz-20 kHz |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |