Electro-Voice RE27N/DFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 22 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%
PROS 50%
CONS 50%

Rank based on 22 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a broadcast mic used in real radio/sports talk studios
  • You value flexible EQ switches to shape tone toward RE20-like warmth or brighter character
  • You don't mind pairing it with a pop filter to tame harshness

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're sensitive to sibilance and don't want to add processing or a pop filter
  • You're outside the US and would pay well above MSRP or more than an RE20
  • You want a mic that sounds great straight out of the box with no tweaking

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Electro-Voice RE27N/D
Distinctive, fresh look and sound appealProven in professional radio useStrong sound once EQ'dHarsh or sibilant default soundHigh price relative to alternativesMinor build/fit quirk
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Distinctive, fresh look and sound appeal
Proven in professional radio use
Strong sound once EQ'd
Harsh or sibilant default sound
High price relative to alternatives
Minor build/fit quirk

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Overall Impression

Sound quality splits opinion between excellent and harsh depending on settings. Several users found the default frequency response too sharp, treble-forward, or sibilant, requiring the built-in high-cut switch or a pop filter to sound optimal. Once adjusted, some say it sounds excellent, arguably better than the RE20. Others remain unimpressed even after trying it, comparing it unfavorably to the RE320 and SM7B, showing results vary significantly by voice and setup.

Versatility and low proximity effect stand out as functional strengths. Commenters highlight that the switches let the RE27N/D mimic the RE20 or produce its own distinct sound, useful for different sources and voices. Its lack of proximity effect when moving close impressed at least one longtime skeptic of EV mics. It is also praised for sensitivity thanks to its ND magnet, and is noted for real-world use in professional radio studios, including a top-5 rated station and national sports talk shows.

Price and build quality outside the US frustrate some buyers. Multiple international commenters report the RE27N/D costing far above MSRP, in one case citing 750 euros versus 550 for the RE20 in the same market, calling the pricing 'super odd.' A minor build quirk with a misaligned grille that can't be turned was also reported, alongside one long-term owner's mic developing intermittent wiring issues after roughly a decade plus a costly repair that didn't fully last.

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