RE320 : Great mic from E.V.

I bought this mic mainly for live kick drum reinforcement, budget not quite stretching to an RE20! The 'kick' frequency switch is a very handy little addition, making a really noticeable instant difference in tone- more punchy and aggressive than the flat setting. Each time i've used this mic so far i've needed to do very little in the way of E.Q- I like my kick tuned for a nice round "thump", something the RE320 is right at home handling. If you're looking for a more clicky, modern sound then i'd recommend checking out the Audix D6 instead.

When put in front of the Bari sax in my Ska band, I got a lovely full, bassy tone, without losing any of the aggressiveness that the music requires. It also sounded great for mic'ing up Bass cabs and studio vocal work.

The metal chassis feels really solid and will be able to take plenty of abuse (if you're clumsy like me), the mic also comes with a handy padded carry case. Be warned that this mic is heavy- you'll need to really tighten up those mic stands to avoid sagging, and you may need a screwdriver handy to tighten up the supplied clip.