It was popular in the 70s. 48 sounds clearer on these prosumer pre's vs. a 57. Built with the same … Harvey Gerst. $37.00. The frequency response holds up better, but there is a cost in terms of transient response. The EV 635A has significant rolloff on the high end as is typical of most dynamics. … $8.99 shipping. I was going to bid on that exact same mic, but i was away from my computer when the auction ended. However, people discovered how great these mics sounded on all sorts of other sources in the studio and on stage. It was very popular but was replaced by the SM58. EV finessed that in the RE-55 by using a set of resonant chambers in front of the diaphragm, but at a price. Originally Posted by noiseportrait You bastard! He said, “We could have made it the size of the RE15, but Marketing thought it should be the size of a Neumann U-67.” Judging by its success, it seems Marketing was correct! Ah, the PLs vs. the REs. Vintage RARE 1970's Electro Voice 400 microphone stand RE16 RE15 635A w bolt # 4. Watch. Glen Campbell used a silver one on his TV show . It’s a tale of great mics and marketing. But the sound is still very much like your SM57. I’m not sure I placed them properly to achieve the best rejection and source. It has great rejection so is preferable to reject the cymbals. Watch. During one of his visits, Lou told me about the upcoming RE20 cardioid dynamic with Variable-D. The 635a was used occasionally on Motown lead or BGV's. Vintage 1970's Electro Voice 422 … At the time the PL Series was conceived, the RE Series was well established as a broadcast and ENG standard. $4.99 shipping. The EV RE15, 16, 10, 11 are all essentially the same mic. IMHO score either a Electro-Voice EV RE15 (tough to get lately cheap in ebay), or their EV 635a. Chris $29.99. This is with the EV RE16. It was a very popular microphone with many early rock and roll, and blues artists. I found this description: "The Electro-Voice 635N/D and 635N/D-B dynamic omnidirectional microphones are offspring of the legendary 635A microphone. Chris 07-28-2003 #9. $6.99 shipping. Roy W. Rising I used EV RE15s throughout the TV orchestras I mixed. or Best Offer. It really excels on tracks where you don't mind that roll off. I have the EV 635a and on my voice, it sounds best on ballsy rock and roll material FWIW. Supercardioid. So, a decision was made to sort of relaunch some of the RE series in a new line—the PL Series. Vintage 1970's Electro Voice 422 microphone stand metal RE16 RE15 635A old # 5. Watch. The RE15 was Elvis's main studio vocal mic at RCA from the mid 60's onward. Piano and guitar amps are good examples. EV 635 vs PL5; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Originally designed as a handheld mic. Vintage Electro Voice EV 310 Microphone Clip RE15, DS35, RE55, MORE Excel Cond! $37.00. 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