Detail 01
Two response curves, kick and general
Kick curve reaches to 30Hz with a mid scoop already built in. General curve starts at 45Hz for flatter, broader use.
Product detailSKU #1296839766669
Electro-VoiceRE320 Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast & Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cardioid dynamic mic with a switchable kick-drum curve. Built for kick, bass cabs, and broadcast voice where a shaped response saves EQ time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kick drum, where the kick curve does the scooping for you
- Bass and guitar cabinets at high SPL
- Voice work on a boom arm — broadcast, podcast, voiceover
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Overheads, cymbals, or acoustic detail work — use a condenser
- Lightweight desk stands; 1.5 lb needs a solid boom
- Anyone wanting a neutral, unshaped mic on every source
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic with neodymium element
No phantom power, no clipping on loud sources. Stronger magnet means more output than a typical dynamic of this size.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
Rejects what is behind it. On a drum kit that means less hi-hat and snare bleed into the kick channel.
Detail 04
150-ohm balanced output
Standard low impedance. Works with any mic preamp and tolerates long cable runs without high-end loss.
Detail 05
Hum pickup at –130 dBm
Shrugs off magnetic hum from lighting dimmers, transformers, and computer monitors — relevant in broadcast booths.
Detail 06
8.5 inches long, 1 lb 8 oz, steel body
Heavy and long for a dynamic. Plan mic placement inside a kick drum and check your stand can hold it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a mic preamp with real gain; dynamics put out less than condensers
- 02Requires an XLR cable and a stand rated for the weight
- 03Pick the right curve first — the kick setting sounds scooped on voice
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic and works off any standard mic preamp. Phantom power will not harm it if your interface applies it globally.
02Is it good for vocals or just kick drum?
Both. Use the general curve for voice, which runs 45Hz to 18kHz. The kick curve reaches lower and is shaped for drums.
03Will it handle a loud bass cabinet?
Yes. Dynamic mics have no active circuitry to overload, so high SPL sources are what this design is built around.
04Does it come with a mount?
Confirm mounting hardware with your seller before ordering. At 1 lb 8 oz and 8.5 inches, it needs a sturdy clip and stand either way.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance
- 150-ohm balanced
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz–18kHz (kick curve) 45Hz–18kHz (general curve)
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Sensitivity Open Circuit Voltage 1khz
- 2.5 mV/pascal
- Hum Pickup Level Typical 60hz 1 Milliosted Field
- –130 dBm
- Pickup Configuration
- H
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Semi-gloss black
- Finish
- Semi-gloss black
6 detailsSize & weight
- Widest Diameter
- 2.1/8 inch (54.4 mm)
- Length
- 8-1/2 inch (216.7 mm)
- Weight
- 1
- Net Weight
- 1 lb. 8 oz. (681 g)
- Body Diameter
- 1.5/16 inch (49.2 mm)
- Shipping Weight
- 3 lb. 5 oz. (1044 g)
1 detailsIn the box
- Case Material
- Steel
1 detailsOther
- Generating Element
- Dynamic neodymium magnet
