Welcome to the ultimate microphone showdown! In this video, we're putting two legendary microphones head-to-head: the Electro-Voice RE20 and the Shure SM7B. These microphones have been the go-to choice for professionals in broadcasting, podcasting, and music production for decades. But which one will come out on top?

BLIND TEST RESULTS
Mic 1: Shure SM7B
Mic 2: Electro-Voice RE20

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Equipment Setup
1:10 - Microphone Pricing
1:32 - First Impressions / Looks
1:53 - Build Quality
3:48 - Microphone Specs
4:33 - Frequency Response
6:13 - Microphone Switches (HPF, Mid Boost)
7:10 - Plosive Test
7:33 - Background Noise Test
7:58 - White Noise / Off-Axis Rejection
8:31 - Handling Noise
8:45 - Tap Test
8:57 - Audio Processing (EQ, Compression, Etc.)
9:27 - Blind Test
10:02 - RE20 vs SM7B
12:50 - Recommendation
15:10 - Final Thoughts


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