Advanced Audio Microphones DM20
Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
The DM20 is a dynamic microphone intended for broadcast and vocal recording applications. It is modeled to some degree after the Electro-Voice RE20, but has a significantly different response plot, with hugely scooped mids.
Unlike the original RE20, the DM20 has no output transformer.
Dave Thomas
The DM20 is similar the EV RE-20, but it has a redesigned, higher-impedance voice coil that does not require an output transformer.
The weakest link in dynamics is usually the small transformer they use, which can get saturated in high-SPL situations.
The mic’s frequency response graph shows significant peaks; there is a +6dB peak at 150Hz, and a +13dB peak at 6-7kHz.
Although at a glance this response profile appears similar to many tailored kick-drum mics, the peaks accentuate different frequency bands. Most kick-drum mics have a LF peak between 50–100Hz, and a HF peak around 2–4kHz. The DM20 peaks occur at higher frequencies in both cases.
The preliminary specifications below are subject to change.
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The mic was released in 2010.
Specifications
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare! |
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Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(0.3 mV/Pa; 95 - 14,000 Hz) |
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Coil Diameter | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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n/a | n/a | SPL n/a |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Power Specifications |
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