Electro-Voice RE20 vs Audio-Technica AT2040
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Higher catalog score: Electro-Voice RE20 (Trust Score 9.0 vs 8.3)
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +No proximity effect with Variable-D
- +Consistent tone at any distance
- +Broadcast industry standard
Cons
- −Very heavy and large
- −Requires significant preamp gain
Don't buy if
- ⚠ This microphone weighs nearly 2 lbs and requires a heavy-duty boom arm rated for broadcast microphones.
8.3
Good
Pros
- +Hypercardioid for superior isolation
- +Purpose-built for podcasting
- +Internal shock mounting
Cons
- −Tight pattern requires precise positioning
- −Not versatile for other uses
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The hypercardioid pattern has a small rear lobe of sensitivity so position noise sources to the sides rather than directly behind.