Electro-Voice RE50L Wired Dynamic Microphone

The Electro-Voice RE50L is the field-tested, long-handle successor to the iconic RE50B, designed for professional reporters, broadcasters, and voice-over artists who demand reliability and clarity in demanding environments. With a total length of 9.5 inches, the RE50L preserves the rich, natural voice it’s known for while offering an extended grip that keeps your hand away from the capsule, reducing handling noise and enabling steadier, more confident performances during long shoots. Built to withstand the rigors of everyday use in busy venues—whether outdoors, on a crowded set, or in a bustling newsroom—the RE50L brings broadcast-grade performance to any situation where clear speech and durable construction matter most.

• Long-handle advantage: A 9.5" extended body length provides a comfortable grip and improved distance control, helping reporters maintain consistent proximity to the mic for strong, intelligible voice reproduction even during long reporting sessions.
• Dynamic cardioid voice mic: The RE50L’s dynamic capsule and cardioid pattern focus on your voice while suppressing ambient noise behind and around you, delivering clean speech with natural presence in environments ranging from busy streets to echo-y auditoriums.
• Rugged, all-metal construction: Engineered for daily field use, the RE50L combines durability with a professional aesthetic, ready to withstand slips, bumps, and the occasional drop as you chase the story across locations.
• Reliable wired connectivity: This microphone uses a standard XLR output, ensuring secure, low-noise signal transmission to mixers, recorders, and broadcast consoles without the fragility of wireless systems.
• Designed for news and interviews: Optimized for speech-heavy applications, the RE50L excels in on-location interviews, press conferences, voice-overs, and live broadcasts, delivering consistent tone, articulation, and intelligibility across a wide range of speaking styles.

Technical Details of Electro-Voice RE50L

• Type: Dynamic microphone
• Transducer: Dynamic microphone capsule
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: Tailored for human voice with emphasis on clarity and natural midrange presence
• Length: 9.5 inches (total length, extended handle)
• Connector: XLR output for secure, professional-grade connections
• Construction: Rugged metal housing designed for field use
• Applications: Field reporting, interviews, live events, news gathering, voice-overs

How to install Electro-Voice RE50L

• Prepare your equipment by connecting a high-quality, balanced XLR cable to the RE50L’s XLR output and to your mixer, audio interface, or recording device.
• Position the microphone at chest to mouth level for optimal vocal pickup; using the long handle, maintain a comfortable distance that reduces plosive sounds while preserving intelligibility.
• Choose a stable mounting option if hands-free usage is preferred—microphone stands, booms, or clips are suitable; the RE50L’s design accommodates handheld operation when a stand isn’t available.
• Power considerations: Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, but ensure your mixer or interface is set to an appropriate gain level to avoid distortion or noise.
• Test and adjust: Speak at your natural speaking level and monitor the signal with headphones if possible; adjust gain and any onboard EQ on your mixer to achieve a clear, balanced voice signal with minimal background noise.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the RE50L a wireless microphone? A: No. The RE50L is a wired dynamic microphone with a standard XLR output, designed for reliable, corded connections to professional audio gear.
• Q: What environments is the RE50L best suited for? A: It excels in field reporting, interviews, live events, press conferences, and studio voice work where durable construction and clear speech are essential.
• Q: Does the RE50L require phantom power? A: No. As a dynamic microphone, it does not require phantom power to operate.
• Q: How does the long handle benefit field use? A: The extended body length provides a secure grip, reduces handling noise, and keeps the microphone slightly farther from the mouth, helping maintain consistent sound in dynamic environments.
• Q: Can I use the RE50L with any mixer or recorder? A: Yes, because it uses a standard XLR connection, it integrates with most professional-grade mixers, field recorders, and broadcast consoles that accept balanced XLR inputs.