EV RE15 ... received it ... have some questions ... Chris ... anyone ???

[cjacek]

Hello,

I received some good info on this board with regards to the RE15. (Thanks Chris and others!). I just got the mic and have some questions, if you don't mind ... (1) As I recall it being said that RE15 will lose "highs" when dropped on the grille and that one should always check any "dents" before buying, I was re-examining the mic today and, I'm not sure if I'm paranoid at this point but, I think I see an ever so gentle indentation on the side of the grille OR were these just "imperfections" made at the factory ?? (Please see the attached picts). Don't get me wrong, the RE15 sounds absolutely great but I'm not sure how a "new" one sounds to compare it to. Based on these picts, do you see something to concern yourself about ? Does the grille look "normal" ?? (2) There is some reddish "stuff" on the inside of the XLR connector (tube) ... is this normal ? My new ev 635a has the same and so I assume that it's nothing to sweat about ?? (3) The "low cut" filter does what exactly ? When the switch is set down (towards the XLR connector) then it's in the "off" position ? Lastly, how can I check if the low cut filter is working correctly ? Thanks so much for your time. (several picts coming up).

Daniel

 

[ssscientist]

First of all, if a mic sounds good, doesn't smell like smoke or beer and is not visibly dented (as yours isn't) it's almost certainly fine. Microphones are relatively fragile little machines and will break if abused --- and you'll know if they've been abused. So take a deep breath and try to put aside your fears.

Second, 'low cut' filters roll off low end frequencies. The degree to which they do this varies from mic to mic --- check the docs that came w/the mic for further info. They come in handy when compensating for 'proximity effect' which is a boosting of the low frequencies as a vocalist, for example, snuggles right up to the microphone.

 

[cjacek]

First of all, if a mic sounds good, doesn't smell like smoke or beer and is not visibly dented (as yours isn't) it's almost certainly fine. Microphones are relatively fragile little machines and will break if abused --- and you'll know if they've been abused. So take a deep breath and try to put aside your fears.

Second, 'low cut' filters roll off low end frequencies. The degree to which they do this varies from mic to mic --- check the docs that came w/the mic for further info. They come in handy when compensating for 'proximity effect' which is a boosting of the low frequencies as a vocalist, for example, snuggles right up to the microphone.

Thanks for the quick reply and taking a look at the picts!

Unfortunately I don't have the docs ... It was rare enough to get a RE15 anyway . This mic has something called D-Fraction where proximity effect is eliminated. So why then did they put a low cut filter switch on the thing ?

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[ssscientist]

I'm not familiar w/D-Fraction, but it probably is a function of the shape of the mic and capsule working together that was a selling point for EV @ the time they made that mic.

A low cut filter is pretty standard on all but the cheapest microphones, and I'm pretty sure they just wanted to give you the option of another method of reducing proximity effect.

 

[still4given]

Thanks for the quick reply and taking a look at the picts!

Unfortunately I don't have the docs ... It was rare enough to get a RE15 anyway . This mic has something called D-Fraction where proximity effect is eliminated. So why then did they put a low cut filter switch on the thing ?

Thanks,


Daniel

One of the most common uses of a low cut filter is to reduce handling noise. A mic like the RE15 was probably used as a hand held mic often.


Blessings, Terry

 

[cjacek]

One of the most common uses of a low cut filter is to reduce handling noise. A mic like the RE15 was probably used as a hand held mic often.


Blessings, Terry

Oh yeah, it's a dynamic hand held mic often used on stage and also studio. Elvis used one in concert/rehearsals in the DVD special edition of "That's the way it is" (1970 concert movie). He also used it in studio, at least in the 70's.

Daniel

 

[chessparov]

Hi Daniel, your questions were well answered IMHO.

BTW The vocals on his masterpiece, "Elvis From Memphis" (1968), were done on the RE15.

On PBS recently, they had one of the segments of "A Man And His Music", the 60's Sinatra special. You can see/hear the RE15 in action, duetting with
Ella "The First Lady of Song", and when Frank sings with Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Grab 'em while you can at reasonable prices.

Chris

 

[cjacek]

Hi Daniel, your questions were well answered IMHO.

BTW The vocals on his masterpiece, "Elvis From Memphis" (1968), were done on the RE15.

Ok, thanks Chris! Gotta give the "Elvis from Memphis" CD another listen.

Daniel

 

[cjacek]

Grab 'em while you can at reasonable prices.

Shhh ... not too loud ... please!

Daniel

 

[noiseportrait]

You bastard! I was going to bid on that exact same mic, but i was away from my computer when the auction ended. It's so easy to lose track of stuff on ebay. Oh well, I just scored an ev635a the next day anyway.

 

[cjacek]

You bastard! I was going to bid on that exact same mic, but i was away from my computer when the auction ended. It's so easy to lose track of stuff on ebay. Oh well, I just scored an ev635a the next day anyway.

Which auction # are you talking about ? I know there were 2 "mint" RE15's I bid on. I lost the one with the case but won another for $137.

I too have a 635a and it really is a great sounding omni mic. The RE15 and 635a are 2 "sound flavours" worth having. Personally, I fell in love with the RE15 right away (for my voice).

Daniel