Anyone using Elecro Voice RE200, RE1000 or RE2000?

[Mr Funk]

Just wondered if anyone is using these mics? I never seem to hear anyone mentioning EV only the RE10, 15 & 20, but SOS gave all these mics excellent reviews in '89!

Paul White said they were very tube like and that the 'budget' ($400 at the time) RE200 sounded very much like the £1000 RE1000! He also said he thought it would make a great vocal mic! The specs on the 1000 & 2000 especially are very good and I'm surprised no-one mentions using them?

From what i can gather, these mics sound like they may be a little different and thus very usable?

I think it is possible to get good deals on the RE1000 now ($500) and the RE200 is on sale in the US for only $180 - £240! Not sure how much the top of the line RE2000 is now though?

Anyway, I'm currently trying to get myself a RE200 for $60!!

Kane


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[Mr Funk]

BUMP! Just wanted to give this thread another chance, as these mics seem to have been missed my most and they seem pretty decent?

 

[plexi]

I did a "shootout" with a RE1000, AKG C12VR, AT-4060, Brauner VM-1, Blue Cactus, Blue Bottle, Soundelux U95s, GT AM62 and a DPA LD mic last year , the RE100 was my least fovorite, way to harsh sounding.....

 

[Mr Funk]

So does this mean the RE1000 is total crap, or is it just not in the same league as those other 'top' mics?

I just paid $150 for one that was used twice, did I waste my small amount of cash?

I also paid $110 (inc shipping) for a NEW RE200. Anyone got an opinion if this was a worth while purchase?

Kane

 

[Bahris]

Hey Plexi!

How would you rank those mics you did the shootout with?

Im very curious about the cactus.

Andre

 

[chessrock]

I would think you could find a used RE-16 off ebay pretty reasonably.

 

[Mr Funk]

Seem as though this old thread has been dragged up, just thought I'd say that I am very pleased with my mint condition RE1000 and for $150, it was a steal.

It has a real natural tone and I don't find it harsh at all? May be it did seem harsh against those other quality mics, but I have no experience of these. I think that it is also posiible that Plexi had a dodgy RE1000 or that it did not suit the pre amp, as I really think it is a class piece of gear.

Anyone else like the RE1000? I think it is very underated. The RE200 was also a great buy.

 

[sixfootape]

I just tracked some guitar tracks with an EV Re1000 and a royer. I thought it sounded very nice. I used and old Gibson Skylark and a little bit of juice from a pedal and it tracked much like a Vox. Real great mids and chime. It's the second time I've recorded at this place and used the same set up. I plan on adding one as well once my studio is complete.