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Electro-Voice RE15

Variable-D dynamic supercardioid, slim steel-cased mic with bass roll-off switch, for boom, stand and broadcast use

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
80 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Figure 1 "Frequency Response"; relative dB with a "5 dB" mark, no dB labelled. Solid lines flat, dashed lines bass roll-off on. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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From the spec sheet
CapsuleVariable-D (little proximity effect), Acoustalloy diaphragm, hum-bucking coil, nested transducer parts. Variable-D, hum-bucking coil and "mechanical nesting" described on page 1.p. 4
Output impedance150 ohm, low impedance, nominal. "Impedance, Low-Z nominal: 150 ohms".
Rated frequency range80 Hz to 15 kHz. The specification text adds "essentially flat from 100-15,000 Hz, with a 6-dB rise in response from 50-100 Hz" (p. 2).
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated by the manufacturer: A dynamic mic; no powering is mentioned.
Switchesbass roll-off: flat, roll-off. "Bass roll-off switch" (p. 1); in the "on" position "a fall of 6 dB from 1,000 to 100 Hz" (specification text, p. 1). Figure 2 marks the switch "ROLL-OFF" and "FLAT" (p. 3).p. 1
ConnectorXLR-3 male. Not stated by the manufacturer: Not named; the wiring diagram shows pins 1, 2 and 3 (shield, red, blue).p. 3
Weight170 g, netp. 4
Dimensions167 × 35 × 19 mm. Length × head diameter × shank diameter.
FinishFawn beige
Supplied accessoriesstand adapter; protective pouch
Output level-56 dB (0 dB = 1 mW/10 dynes/cm²)
EIA sensitivity rating-150 dB
CaseScrew-machined steel
Proximity effectLess than 5 dB at 100 Hz, against the typical 15 dB of a single-D micp. 1
HumHum-bucking coil gives an extra 25 dB of hum rejection; hum pickup level -125 dB (re .001 gauss field)
Off-axis attenuation (specification text)Over 25 dB at 150° and over 15 dB at 180° from 100 to 4,000 Hz; over 20 dB at 150° and 12 dB at 180° above 4 kHz
Optional accessories307A suspension mount, 313A shock mount, 314 windscreen, 340 security stud adapter, 422A desk standp. 4

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