Electro-Voice
Electro-Voice RE510
Supercardioid handheld condenser vocal mic with a low-frequency selector switch
Power Phantom 24-48 V.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −49.9 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 9%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 35%
- Self-noise
- 22 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 16%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 15%
- Max SPL
- 146 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 84%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 82%
- Rated range
- 40 – 20k Hz
vs 14 handheld condensers
More output than 31% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 12 handheld condensers
Quieter than 27% of 12 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 14 handheld condensers
Takes louder sound than 54% of 14 handheld condensers.
Each stripe is one handheld condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2.
Graph marked "AVERAGE RESPONSE" and "Close Response"; legend: dotted "Flat", solid "Rolled Off". Relative dB, 0 dB labelled. The distance is not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2.
Titled "Polar Response", one full-circle plot marked "@1kHz"; rings labelled -5dB to -20dB, centre circle -25 dB. Measuring conditions and switch position not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 5/8 in (16 mm) self-biased condenser capsule; high-current differential output stageFrom the feature list. | p. 1 |
| Sensitivity | −49.9 dBV/Pa (3.2 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz. "3.2mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.0032 = -49.9). | |
| Self-noise | 22 dB(A)"Self Noise: 22 dB SPL “A” weighted (0 dB=20 micropascals)". | |
| Max SPL | 146 dB SPL1 kHz, 1% THD. "Maximum SPL, 1 kHz: 146 dB SPL (1% THD)". | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 72 dBre 94 dB SPL. "Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72 dB (@ 94 dB SPL)". | |
| Dynamic range | 124 dBmaximum SPL to A-weighted noise. "Dynamic Range (Maximum SPL to A Weighted Noise Level): 124 dB". | |
| Output impedance | 250 ohmoutput, 1 kHz. "Output Impedance, 1 kHz: 250 ohms". | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz"; no tolerance stated. | |
| Powering | phantom 24-48 V"Power Requirements: Phantom Supply Requirement: 24 to 48 VDC". | |
| Low cut | flat, rolled off; low frequency selector switch, under the ball screen"Low-frequency roll-off switch enables tailoring of low-frequency response"; the switch photo (page 2) labels the positions "Low Frequencies Flat" and "Low Frequencies Rolled Off"; "securely located beneath the ball screen". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 maleNot 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. | |
| Weight | 260 gnet. "Net Weight: 9.2 oz (260 grams)". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 182 × 51 × 25 mmLength × diameter × shank: "7.15 in (182 mm)", "2.0 in (51 mm)", "1.0 in (25 mm)". | |
| Supplied accessories | 326 stand adapter (black); soft zippered gig bag"Accessories Included: 326 Stand Adapter (Black), Soft Zippered Gig Bag". Optional (page 3): 323S mic clamp; 376 (grey), 379-1 (black), 379-2 (red) windscreens. | |
| Clipping level | +2 dBV (1 kHz) | p. 1 |
| Low frequency selector switch | Rolled off: tailored to compensate for proximity effect; flat: "adds just enough warmth to be noticeable" | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Part number | 301259-000 | p. 2 |
Documents
- RE510 data sheetF.01U.177.702 Vs06
- RE510 engineering data sheetpart no. 38110-130 Rev D, 6/2006
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