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Electro-Voice RE16
Photo: Electro-Voice, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Electro-Voice

Electro-Voice RE16

Variable-D dynamic supercardioid with integral blast filter and bass roll-off switch: the RE15 made for handheld and outdoor use

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−57.1 dBV/Pa computed
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 (reduced proximity effect), Acoustalloy diaphragm, hum-bucking coil, nested transducer parts. "Diaphragm: Electro-Voice Acoustalloy®"; 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 100-1,500 Hz, with a 6-dB rise in response from 50-100 Hz, and a 2-dB rise occurring at 2,000 Hz extending to 12,000 Hz" (p. 1).
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 1,000-100 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
Weight227 g, net. "227 g (8 oz)".p. 4
Dimensions187.3 × 45.2 × 19.1 mm. Length × diameter × shank diameter: "187.3 mm (7.38 in.)", "45.2 mm (1.78 in.)", "19.1 mm (0.75 in.)".
FinishFawn beige
Supplied accessoriesstand adapter; pouch. "Accessories Furnished: Stand adapter, Pouch". The 2006 sheet: "311 Stand Adapter, Zippered Vinyl Carrying Pouch".
Output level-56 dB (0 dB = 1 mW/10 dynes/cm²)
EIA sensitivity rating-150 dB
CaseScrew-machined steel
Blast filterIntegral blast filter: handheld and outdoor use without "P-pops" or excessive wind noisep. 1
Proximity effect10 dB less at 100 Hz than comparable Single-D designs
HumHum-bucking coil gives 25 dB of hum rejection; hum pickup level -125 dBm (re .001 gauss field)p. 4
Off-axis attenuation (specification text)Over 25 dB at 150° and over 15 dB at 180° from 100 to 4,000 Hz; over 12 dB above 4 kHzp. 1
GrilleMemraflex grille screen, resists deformation
Optional accessories307A suspension shock mount, 313A shock mount, 340 security clamp, 422 or 423B desk standp. 4
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−57.1 dBV/Pa (1.4 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "Sensitivity, Open Circuit Voltage, 1kHz: 1.4 mV/Pascal" (20·log10(0.0014) = -57.1). The 1997 sheet gives only the output level and EIA rating.p. 1

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