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Electro-Voice RE410
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Electro-Voice RE410

Cardioid handheld condenser vocal mic

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−48 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
26 dB(A)
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
250 Ω
Rated range
50 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Graph marked "AVERAGE RESPONSE"; dotted line marked "1 cm". Relative dB, 0 dB labelled. Distance of the solid line, room and smoothing not stated.

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Response", one full-circle plot marked "@1kHz"; rings labelled -5dB to -20dB, centre circle -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleSelf-biased condenser; multistage pop filter; Memraflex hardened grille. From the feature list.p. 1
Sensitivity−48 dBV/Pa (4 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "4.0mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.004 = -48.0).
Self-noise26 dB(A). "Self Noise: 26 dB SPL “A” weighted (0 dB=20 micropascals)".
Max SPL140 dB SPL, more than; clipping level, 1% THD. "Clipping Level (1% THD): >140 dB SPL".
Signal-to-noise ratio68 dB, re 94 dB SPL. "Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 68 dB (@ 94 dB SPL)".
Dynamic range114 dB, more than. "Dynamic Range: >114 dB".
Output impedance250 ohm, output, 1 kHz. "Output Impedance, 1 kHz: 250 ohms".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see chart)"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringphantom 24-48 V. "Power Requirements: Phantom Supply Requirement: 24 to 48 VDC".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. Not stated by the manufacturer: No connector is named; the polarity note speaks of pins 2 and 3 ("Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3"), i.e. a 3-pin XLR.
Weight260 g, net. "Net Weight: 9.2 oz. (260 grams)".
Dimensions182 × 51 × 25 mm. Length × diameter × shank: "Length = 7.15" (182 mm)", "Diameter = 2.0" (51 mm)", "Shank = 1.0" (25 mm)".
Supplied accessoriesstand adaptor (black); soft zippered gig bag. "Accessories Furnished: Stand Adaptor (Black), Soft Zippered "Gig" Bag".
HandleWarm-Grip handle
VoicingResponse tailored for a slight amount of "air" in the 5 to 10 kHz area
Part number301548-000p. 2

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