Electro-Voice RE520 Handheld Condenser Microphone

This is a very nice sounding mic. It is warmer than other stage condensers in its class, which I like. But it doesn't have the color and extra richness of the old EV N/D series dynamics, which I hoped for. More transparent but with the EV house sound. If that's what you're looking for, you'll love it. If you like the extra coloration and fullness that the older EV dynamic mics added to your voice, you might be slightly disappointed about that. A notable improvement over the older 10 series EV condensers in terms of tuning/ response curve.

My previous vocal mic was an EV N/D967 - old tech, but awesome, indestructible hypercard dynamic. So, when upgrading to a condenser, naturally I chose EV. Great mic, but countering the ad hype, the upper mids and highs are not very impressive for a condenser. And there's a low mid bump that makes the mic sound tubby. Not sure if I'll keep it.