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bobgowa
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 Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject: TESTIMONIAL: Electro Voice RE20 repair/refurb! |
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Every voice is different, of course, but I always come back to three mics in my studio: the Sennheiser 421U, Sennheiser MKH416 and the Electro Voice RE20. No mic is for everyone, but these work for me.
The RE20 can develop a need for rehab with age, particularly the internal foam, which disintegrates with time but is an important part of the mic. Factory repair has become ridiculously expensive, but I recently found a former EV tech who does great, factory-grade repair, refurb and refinish. He just did two of my three and will soon do the third. Price ranges from $99 to $150, far below EV's $250 minimum. Great communication, fast turnaround. I'm very impressed and wanted to give him some well-deserved exposure.
Contact ben@micdaddy.com
Bob Gowa, San Francisco
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Shock
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| Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:11 pm Post subject: RE-20 |
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I don't own an RE-20 but I used one on the air every day for 10 years - a great mic, and so is the RE-27nd. I always had great results from EV mics.
Great mics to have in ye olde mic locker!
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KaseyKruz
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Hey Bob!!!
Fancy meeting you here...
I have the new RE-320 and love it. I'll keep the guy in mind if I ever need a fix...thanks!
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Diane Maggipinto
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how would one know if one's re-20 needs a refurb? i read recently that if, when shaked, it has a small rattling sound as though there are tiny grains inside, well by golly it's refurb time. yes? no?
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todd ellis
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that sound means you should stop driving push-pins into the plaster with it!
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Monk
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| Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:57 am Post subject: |
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There is a plastic half dome that is part of the element that will fall off eventually, due to age or a shock.
I had my RE-20 factory serviced and was satisfied. No bells or whistles, just back to what it was supposed to sound like.
That was the last time I ever used it as a kick drum microphone however.
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Diane Maggipinto
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btw, i did not put mine in the dishwasher.
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bobgowa
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| Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Diane Maggipinto wrote: | | how would one know if one's re-20 needs a refurb? i read recently that if, when shaked, it has a small rattling sound as though there are tiny grains inside, well by golly it's refurb time. yes? no? |
Yes. This means the foam has deteriorated and the element is bouncing around in there. Not good. |
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