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Jamie Roberts · May 5th, 2010, 08:07 PM

Hi there

Has anybody been using the EX1 with the Electro-Voice 635A handheld microphone for interview purposes etc.

I need a microphone with low handling sensitivity (can be held in hand) to do a series of 'on the spot' interviews for a project Im working on.

This one sounds good and isnt too expensive. Just wondering if the signal to EX1 is loud enough and it doesnt need any extra pre-amping etc.

Thanks

Jamie

Charles Newcomb · May 5th, 2010, 10:00 PM

Go the extra fifty bucks and get this one.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/76687-REG/Electro_Voice_16501707_RE50_B_Omni_ENG.html
The shock mounting seriously reduces handling noise, and you can hammer nails with this beast.

Dean Sensui · May 5th, 2010, 11:08 PM

I think this mic also has good built-in wind protection?

Bruce Rawlings · May 6th, 2010, 12:22 AM

I use the Beyer 58 a microphone that is used by many TV crews around the world.

Jamie Roberts · May 6th, 2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Newcomb

Go the extra fifty bucks and get this one.

Electro Voice | RE50/B - Omni ENG Mic (Black) | 16501707 | B&H

The shock mounting seriously reduces handling noise, and you can hammer nails with this beast.

This one seem like it could be good addition to the kit! Thanks for letting me know

Cheers

Jamie

Richard Crowley · May 6th, 2010, 09:21 AM

I have used one of my EV 635A mics with my EX1 and didn't notice any particular level mismatches.

The EV RE-50 is simply a larger exo-skeleton and extra padding with a 635 inside. The 635 doesn't have unusual handling or wind noise IME, The RE-50 outside case is sheet-metal and not rugged enough for hammering nails. There are other EV mic models that are famous as the "Buchanan Hammer", notably the 664.

Charles Newcomb · May 6th, 2010, 11:32 AM

"The RE-50 outside case is sheet-metal and not rugged enough for hammering nails."

You really took that seriously? Wow.

Jamie Roberts · May 6th, 2010, 06:16 PM

Im making a note....do not use RE-50 to build new garage....got it. Thanks!

Cheers

Jamie

Brian Barkley · May 6th, 2010, 08:18 PM

I've owned a 635A for over 30 years and I used to use it a lot ... however, there are so many better mics on the market today than there were way back then.
HOWEVER, if you are on a shoestring budget, then the 635A should do you.

May 5th, 2010, 08:07 PM	#1
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	EX1 and Electro-Voice 635A anyone? Hi there Has anybody been using the EX1 with the Electro-Voice 635A handheld microphone for interview purposes etc. I need a microphone with low handling sensitivity (can be held in hand) to do a series of 'on the spot' interviews for a project Im working on. This one sounds good and isnt too expensive. Just wondering if the signal to EX1 is loud enough and it doesnt need any extra pre-amping etc. Thanks Jamie

May 5th, 2010, 11:08 PM	#3
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	I think this mic also has good built-in wind protection? __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

May 5th, 2010, 10:00 PM	#2
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Go the extra fifty bucks and get this one. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/76687-REG/Electro_Voice_16501707_RE50_B_Omni_ENG.html The shock mounting seriously reduces handling noise, and you can hammer nails with this beast.

May 6th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#4
Bruce Rawlings Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 410	I use the Beyer 58 a microphone that is used by many TV crews around the world.

May 6th, 2010, 09:21 AM	#6
Richard Crowley Trustee Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,238	I have used one of my EV 635A mics with my EX1 and didn't notice any particular level mismatches. The EV RE-50 is simply a larger exo-skeleton and extra padding with a 635 inside. The 635 doesn't have unusual handling or wind noise IME, The RE-50 outside case is sheet-metal and not rugged enough for hammering nails. There are other EV mic models that are famous as the "Buchanan Hammer", notably the 664.

May 6th, 2010, 11:32 AM	#7
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	"The RE-50 outside case is sheet-metal and not rugged enough for hammering nails." You really took that seriously? Wow.

May 6th, 2010, 06:16 PM	#8
Jamie Roberts Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bendigo, australia Posts: 204	Im making a note....do not use RE-50 to build new garage....got it. Thanks! Cheers Jamie

May 6th, 2010, 08:18 PM	#9
Brian Barkley Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 233	I've owned a 635A for over 30 years and I used to use it a lot ... however, there are so many better mics on the market today than there were way back then. HOWEVER, if you are on a shoestring budget, then the 635A should do you.