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Electro-Voice RE90H

Back-electret condenser, cardioid, miniature hanging choir mic on 7.6 m of cable with an in-line electronics module (RE90 series); RE90HW is the white version

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
25 dB(A)
Max SPL
120 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
75 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; no dB labels, only a "5 dB" scale bracket. Distance, 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": two full-circle plots, 500 Hz solid and 1,000 Hz dashed, 5,000 Hz solid and 10,000 Hz dashed; "Scale: 5 dB per Division". Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "20mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.020 = -34.0).p. 1
Self-noise25 dB(A). "Equivalent Noise: 25dB SPL “A” weighted".
Max SPL120 dB SPL, 1% THD (clipping level). "Clipping Level (1% THD): 120dB SPL".
Dynamic range95 dB
Output impedance200 ohm, 1 kHz, balanced, at the electronics module. "Output Impedance, 1 kHz: 200 Ohms".
Rated frequency range75 Hz to 15 kHz. "75Hz to 15,000Hz (see chart)"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringphantom, 9-52 V DC. "Power Requirements: Phantom, 9–52VDC".
Current draw5 mA, less than, with a P48 supply; also 2 mA, 2006 sheet (rev D). "Current Consumption: <5 mA with P48 supply"; the 2006 sheet says "2.0 mA".
ConnectorXLR-3 male, on the electronics module. "Three-pin male XLR-type output connector fits with female bulkhead XLR-type connector".
Weight157 g, net
Dimensions36.8 × 12.7 mm. Transducer: length 36.8 mm, diameter 12.7 mm. Electronics module: length 94 mm, diameter 19 mm.
Finishlow-gloss black (RE90H) or low-gloss white (RE90HW)
Supplied accessoriessteel wire hanger and holding nut. Description: "the supplied steel wire hanger and holding nut".
Electronics moduleMetal cylinder, 94 mm long, 19 mm diameter
Cable7.6 m (25 ft), 2.6 mm diameter, braided and shielded, matching the mic colour; holds the mic's position (not rotation)
RF shieldingEV "RF Shield" against RFI/GSM; shielded pre-amp
Rear rejection (A&E)Typically 15 dB below the front at 1.0 kHzp. 2
PolarityPin 2 positive, referenced to pin 3, with positive pressure on the diaphragmp. 1
Environmental conditions-29 to 74 °C at 0-50% relative humidity; -29 to 57 °C at 0-95%
Shipping weight324 g (11.4 oz)
Part numberF.01U.179.711 (data sheet); 534912 on the 2006 sheetp. 2
Placement (EV)0.6-0.9 m (2-3 ft) in front of the first row and 0.6-0.9 m above the heads of the last row, aimed at the last row; 3-to-1 rule for several mics
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Power level-30.4 dB (0 dB = 1 mW/Pascal), 1 kHzp. 1

Documents

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Product page on electrovoice.comRecording Hacks

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