Electro-Voice RE16 - User Manual

Key Features:
• Reduced proximity effect
• Effective internal pop protection
• Little off-axis coloration
• Hum-bucking coil and steel case offer
excellent hum rejections
• Bass roll-off switch
Technical Specifications:
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RE16
Variable-D
®
Dynamic
Supercardioid
Microphone
General Description:
The Electro-Voice® RE16 is a Variable-D® dynamic
supercardioid microphone designed for the most exacting
professional use. It is like the RE15, except that it uses a
unique blast filter. The blast filter, an integral part of the RE16,
permits handheld and outdoor use without “P-pops” or
excessive wind noise. Utilizing the Variable-D® design the
RE16 features a directional characteristic independent of
frequency. The result is a microphone that generates little
off-axis coloration while providing the greatest rejection of
unwanted sounds. A supercardioid, the RE16 provides its
greatest rejection at 150° off-axis. (Supercardioids provide
greatest rejection in the horizontal plane when the
microphone is tilted in its most natural position -30° from
horizontal, as on a boom or floor stand). An easily operated
“bass tilt” switch corrects spectrum balance for boom use
and other longer-reach situations. A hum-bucking coil and
screw-machined steel outer casing provides 25 dB of hum
rejection. Hum pickup level is -125 dBm (re: .001 gauss
field). Using the mechanical nesting concept of design, by
means of which the internal transducer parts are nested
one within another, the RE16 transducer is a nearly solid
mechanical structure that is highly resistant to damage from
mechanical shock. The Memraflex
TM
grille screen resists
deformation. The exclusive nonmetallic Electro-Voice
Acoustalloy® diaphragm is virtually unaffected by extreme
atmospheric conditions. A carefully designed steel outer
case provides additional mechanical protection. The finish
is nonreflecting fawn beige.

Summary

Key Features of the Electro-Voice RE16

Reduced Proximity Effect

Minimizes the increase in bass response when the microphone is close to the sound source.

Effective Internal Pop Protection

Internal pop filter design to reduce plosive sounds and wind noise.

Little Off-Axis Coloration

Maintains consistent tonal quality from sound sources not directly in front of the microphone.

Hum-Bucking Coil

Coil design that rejects electromagnetic hum interference for cleaner audio.

Bass Roll-Off Switch

Switchable low-frequency attenuation to correct spectrum balance for boom use.

Technical Specifications Overview

Frequency Response Details

Specifies the microphone's sensitivity across the audible frequency range from 80 Hz to 15,000 Hz.

Polar Response Characteristics

Describes the directional pickup pattern, identifying it as a supercardioid.

Microphone Dimensions

Provides physical measurements including length, maximum diameter, and shank diameter.

Architects and Engineers Specifications

Detailed technical requirements including proximity effect, attenuation, and output level.

Electro-Voice RE16 Specifications

General

Brand	Electro-Voice
Model	RE16
Category	Microphone
Language	English