Electrovoice re200

The re200 is a nice cardioid true condenser microphone. It is simple durable, and small.

According to the EV website, it has a continuous presence rise, which enhances sound quality by gently raising the frequency range above 1 kHz. The re200 is a true condenser instrument microphone with a transformerless design. It is recommended for micing hi-hat cymbals, strings, acoustic guitar and choirs. It includes stand clamp, windscreen and zippered vinyl pouch.

I've used the re200 on mostly drums and percussion, but a little with stereo recording and on acoustic guitars. On the drum set it works great in a pair for overheads or on an extra element like the hi-hat or ride. The stereo recording I've done with the re200 came out nice, clean, clear, and natural. The acoustic guitar tracks were crisp and pleasing.

If a small diaphragm condenser microphone is needed for a live sound venue, this is a good choice. It will stand up to the day-after-day beatings. For recording it is not my first choice in its price range, but if you already have a pair of small condensers, it would be a nice addition to a microphone collection. - Adam