Electro-Voice RE200 User manual

Descriptions and Applications
The Electro-Voice RE200 is a cardioid, true
condenser instrument microphone designed
for the exacting acoustic reproduction of
choirs, strings, percussion and brass instru-
mentsinliveperformanceandsoundrecord-
ings. The RE200 is designed to be used in
professional remote recordings, sound rein-
forcement systems, sound studios and mo-
tion picture/TV scoring stages.
The RE200's frequency response (see Fig-
ure 1) has a continuous presence rise to en-
hance the sound quality. The excellent tran-
sient response and smooth frequency re-
sponse is gently lifted above 1,000 Hz, lend-
inganopen,transparentdetailtothe recorded
sound.
The RE200's transducer is a true, external
biased condenser element based on the
RE2000 transducer design. (Most studio re-
cording microphones are true condensers
becausetheyhave greater sensitivity and sta-
bility than an electret element). The dia-
phragmis ultrathin, gold-laminated, environ-
mentallystabilized and ultralow in mass.The
electrode is a precision-cut single piece, ce-
ramicdisclayered with gold. The transducer
is biased by an internal dc-to-dc converter to
ensure that its sensitivity and performance
is not dependent on phantom voltage. The
RE200 transducer is cradled in an
AcoustiDYM™shock-mount system forme-
chanical isolation. The RE200's electronics
are designed to operate from 12 Vdc to 52
Vdc phantom power.
The RE200 is small, light and rugged, mak-
ing it ideal for a variety of applications with-
out being obstrusive.
The RE200 is supplied with the model 311
microphone stand clamp, a zippered vinyl
carrying pouch and a Wind Tech™ 5700-12
black external foam windscreen.1
Architects' and Engineers'
Specifications
The microphone shall be an external biased,
condenser type with a frequency response
of 150 to 18,000 Hz. The microphone shall
have a cardioid pattern with a rear response
which is typically 15 dB below the front re-
sponse at 1.0 kHz. The microphone shall be
phantom powerable with a voltage of 12 V
dc to 52 V dc. The microphone shall have an
output power level of –39 dB, where 0 dB =
1 milliwatt per pascal, and output shall not
beappreciably affectedby the following tem-
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1. Wind Tech™ is a trademark of Olsen audio Group, Inc.
The 5700 windscreen can be purchased separately from
Wind Tech™ at 602/998-7140 or (fax) 602/998-7192.
RE200
Cardioid,True Condenser
Instrument Microphone
• Continuous presence rise
enhances sound quality
• True condenser design
• Transformerless output
• Small, unobstrusive profile
• Includes stand clamp,
windscreen and zippered
vinyl pouch
perature and humidity extremes: –29 to74
°C (–20 to 165°F) when relative humidity is
0 to 50%; –29 to 57°C (–2- to 135° F) when
relativehumidity is 0 to 95%.Themicrohone
shallhave a nominal, balancetransformerless
output impedance of 200 ohms. The micro-
phoneshallhaveasemigloss "camera" black
finish.
Dimensions of the body shall be 27.9 mm
(1.1 in.) wide at transducer, 20.3 mm (0.8
in.) wide at handle and 137.2 mm (5.4 in.)
long. The microphone shall have a built-in
connector similar or equivalent to the
Switchcraft A3M.
The Electro-Voice RE200 is specified.
Limited Warranty
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship for a specified period,
as noted in the individual product-line
statement(s)below,or in the individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning
with the date of original purchase. If such
malfunction occurs during the specified pe-
riod, the product will be repaired or replaced
(at our option) without charge. The product
will be returned to the customer prepaid. Ex-
clusions and Limitations: The Limited

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Figure 1—Frequency Response
Figure2—RE200 Polar Response
Warranty does not apply to: (a) exterior fin-
ish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
statement(s)below,or in the individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) mal-
function resulting from use or operation of
the product other than as specified in the
product data sheet or owner’s manual; (d)
malfunction resulting from misuse or abuse
of the product; or (e) malfunction occurring
at any time after repairs have been made to
the product by anyone other than Electro-
Voice Service or any of its authorized ser-
vice representatives. Obtaining Warranty
Service: To obtain warranty service, a cus-
tomer must deliver the product, prepaid, to
Electro-VoiceService or any ofitsauthorized
service representatives together with proof
of purchase of the product in the form of a
bill of sale or receipted invoice. A list of au-
thorized service representatives is available
from Electro-Voice Service at 600 Cecil
Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (800/234-6831
or FAX [phone]). Incidental and
Consequential Damages Excluded: Prod-
uct repair or replacement and return to the
customer are the only remedies provided to
the customer. Electro-Voice shall not be li-
ableforany incidental or consequential dam-
ages including, without limitation, injury to
personsor propertyorloss ofuse. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. Other Rights: This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to
state. Electro-Voice Wired Microphones
areguaranteedagainstmalfunctionfrom any
causefortwo (2) years from the date of origi-
nal purchase. In addition, the Limited War-
ranty for the acoustic system contained in
these microphones shall apply for the life of
the product, defined as a period of ten (10)
years from the date that the manufacture of
the specific microphone has been discontin-
ued. Any and all active electronics incorpo-
rated in these microphones are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship for a period of three
(3) years from the date of original purchase.
The Limited Warranty does not extend to
cables, cable connectors, or switches. Addi-
tional details are included in the Uniform
Limited Warranty statement.
For warranty repair or service informa-
tion, contact the service repair department
at: 616/695-6831 or 800/685-2606.
Fortechnical assistance, contact Technical
Support at 800/234-6831 or 616/695-6831,
M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Stan-
dard Time.
Specifications subject to change without no-
tice.
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Figure3—RE200 Dimensions
27.9 mm
(1.1 in.)
137.2 mm
(5.4 in.)
20.3 mm
(0.8 in.)
Specifications
Generating Element:
True condenser (externally biased)
Frequency Response (see Figure 1):
50-18,000 Hz
Polar Pattern (see Figure 2):
Cardioid
Sensitivity, Open circuit Voltage, 1 kHz:
10 mV/pascal
Power Level, 1 kHz
(0 dB = 1mW/pascal):
–39 dB
Clipping Level (1% THD):
130 dB SPL
Finish:
Low-gloss black
Accessories Included:
Stand Adaptor
Windscreen
Vinyl carrying pouch

RE200 Cardioid, True Condenser Instrument Microphone
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MICROPHONES–CardioidCondenser Part Number 533868 —9935
600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
616/695-6831, 616/695-1304 Fax
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