Experts recommend Electro-Voice RE20 more than Rode Procaster Dynamic
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Electro-Voice RE20 over Rode Procaster Dynamic, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Electro-Voice RE20 received 2 recommendations: from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022) and Music Radar (26 Jun 2024). By contrast, Rode Procaster Dynamic received only 1 recommendation from PianoDreamers (25 Jan 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN  | PCMag  | MusicTech  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | PC Gamer  | SoundGuys  | CNN Underscored  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | +1 | $449 |  Electro-Voice RE20 The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic broadcast microphone with exceptional sound quality, advanced noise reduction features, and a wide frequency range, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional audio recording and broadcasting applications. | - | - | 8 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | N/A | $228 |  Rode Procaster Dynamic The Rode Procaster Dynamic microphone is a broadcast-quality, cardioid polar pattern microphone that delivers clear and professional sounding vocals, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, broadcasters, and musicians who require a durable and reliable microphone for their professional needs. | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Electro-Voice RE20 as #8
Rank Microphone ... ... #8 out of 15 Electro-Voice RE20 ... ... Source: www.musictech.net - On 26 Jun 2024 Music Radar ranked Electro-Voice RE20 as #13
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 22 Electro-Voice RE20 The dynamic mic that thinks it’s a condenser... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 25 Jan 2023 PianoDreamers ranked Rode Procaster Dynamic as #6
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 11 Rode Procaster Dynamic More than just a podcasting mic... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Electro-Voice RE20 outranks Rode Procaster Dynamic. This is not to say that Rode Procaster Dynamic is a bad option. Like Electro-Voice RE20, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Electro-Voice RE20 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Rode Procaster Dynamic is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN | PCMag | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | CNN Underscored | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 |  Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $99 |  Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $120 |  Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | +12 | $279 |  Shure MV7 Plus | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by homebrewaudio.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by microphonegeeks.com | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by podcast.co | 97 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 20 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Multifaceted Microphone: The RE20 dynamic cardioid microphone is truly an industry standard, a firm favorite for broadcasting, podcasting, and sound engineering worldwide
- Venturing into Music: Its popularity also extends into music production as a premium grade instrument microphone
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From Seller:
- Dynamic microphone for podcasting, radio production and voice-overs
- Internal pop filter
- High Output Dynamic Capsule And Balanced Low Impedance Output Make It An Ideal Broadcast And Voice Over Microphone
- Internal Shock Mounting Of Capsule For Low Handling Noise; Internal Pop-Filter To Reduce Plosives
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