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Electro-Voice RE20 vs Elgato Wave DX
Product A: Electro-Voice
25 of 61 known
Change Electro-Voice RE20
Product B: Elgato
29 of 61 known
Change Elgato Wave DX
17 of 53 fields differ
- 9 different values
- 8 known for one only
- 10 the same
- 26 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AElectro-Voice: 54.4 × 54.4 mm
- BElgato: 53 × 53 mm
Weight
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Microphone weight
A737g
B440g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
RE20, RE20-BLACK, F.01U.413.981, F.01U.411.9061Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026The page data lists the part numbers F.01U.411.906 and F.01U.413.981. The variant selector shows RE20 Beige and RE20 Black. The black part number F.01U.411.906 is also the maker part number of the RE20-BLACK in retailer feeds. The beige F.01U.413.981 is the part number retailers give for the classic fawn beige RE20. The older part numbers F.01U.117.389 and 16207816 are not stored.8Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026The SKU carries the maker part number F01U411906 for the RE20-BLACK.
10MAH9901, 10MAH9901-WH23007, 10MAH9901-DM2502, 10MAH9901-PI23006, 10MAH9901-BL2501, 10MAH9901-PU2501, 10MAH9901-GR25011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026SKU 10MAH9901 is the black model in the Tech Specs and in the page data. The page data gives one SKU per colour: 10MAH9901-WH23007 White, 10MAH9901-DM2502 DOOM, 10MAH9901-PI23006 Pink Petal, 10MAH9901-BL2501 Glacier Ice, 10MAH9901-PU2501 Wild Lavender and 10MAH9901-GR2501 Forest Green. No retailer listing of the colour SKUs was found.
GTIN / EAN
8400066629908Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/elgato-wave-dx-black-pc-microphone-10mah9901.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 0840006662990 for 10MAH9901 black. The Elgato page data carries 10840006662997, a GTIN-14 with a leading 1 that is not the retail barcode.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8GRCXB6Read 15 October 2026Amazon US product details list UPC 840006662990. The page also prints an item weight of 407 g, which is not used.
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026The page shows the RE20 with a Where to buy button. Electro-Voice price lists are not on the page.3Press releaseelectrovoice.com/articles/news/2020/electro-voice-introduces-re20-blackRead 15 October 2026The classic RE20 finish continues to be available under the current RE20 model name.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€119.995Reviewigorslab.de/en/elgato-wave-dx-im-test-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab (Germany), 2022-10-01: price tag of 119.99 EUR, offered separately at 119.99 EUR. The tax treatment is not stated. German recommended prices include VAT.10Press articletuttotech.netRead 15 October 2026Italian launch article: available at the recommended price of 119.99 euro. The tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
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Colours
Beige, Black1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Variant selector: RE20 Beige and RE20 Black. The spec table prints the colour Fawn beige. The black finish is dark charcoal.3Press releaseelectrovoice.com/articles/news/2020/electro-voice-introduces-re20-blackRead 15 October 2026The RE20-BLACK is a new colour option in a low-reflection dark charcoal finish. The classic finish stays on sale under the RE20 name.
Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Colour swatches on the page: Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green.
Microphone type
Dynamic1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Element Type: Dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Generating Element: Dynamic.5Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/electro-voice/re20Read 15 October 2026Tags: dynamic.
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
Address type
End address2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Singers close talk the microphone with their lips almost touching the grille screen, which is at the top end of the body.5Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/electro-voice/re20Read 15 October 2026Tags include end-address. The page lists the RE20 as dynamic with a Variable-D design.
End address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: speak into the top of the mic, not the side. Wave DX is a top-address microphone that captures the voice from the end of the grille.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Using Wave DX: speak into the end of Wave DX at about 8-12 cm.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/elgato-wave-dx-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review: it is an end-address microphone. The review spec table calls the microphone type Condenser, which is wrong. Elgato says dynamic.
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Min45 HzMax18 kHz1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 45 Hz - 18,000 Hz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response: 45 - 18,000 Hz.4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-Voice_RE20Read 15 October 2026Spec table: 45 to 18,000 Hz.
Sensitivity (analog)
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Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
150Ω1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Nominal Impedance: 150 ohms balanced. The old data sheets say the microphone is wired for 150 ohms and can be rewired for 50 or 250 ohms by a solder change. The shipped 150 ohm value is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Impedance: 150 ohms balanced.4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-Voice_RE20Read 15 October 2026Spec table: impedance 150 ohms.
Connectivity
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Outputs
XLR1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026The spec data and the Wikipedia article list a three-pin XLR output only.4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-Voice_RE20Read 15 October 2026Spec table: three-pin male XLR connector.
XLR1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Connector 3-pin XLR. FAQ: the mic does not connect directly via USB.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a shielded microphone cable with 3-pin XLR connectors to connect to a preamp or audio interface.
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Not required1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: no phantom power is required and a 48V setting on the interface can stay off. The Quick Start Guide goes further and says not to use 48V phantom power. The schema has no option for phantom power that must be off, so the closest option is stored.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Note: do not use 48V Phantom Power with Wave DX.
Digital audio
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Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Onboard processing
High-pass filter1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026The page names a bass-tilt switch. The data sheet describes a passive network that tilts the low frequencies down 4.5 dB from 400 to 100 Hz. Wikipedia and RecordingHacks call it a high-pass filter below 400 Hz. Stored as high_pass_filter, the same way the SM7B bass rolloff is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Architects and engineers specification: when the filter switch is on, low-frequency response tilts down 4.5 dB from 400-100 Hz. With the switch off, the response is flat from 80-6,000 Hz.3Press releaseelectrovoice.com/articles/news/2020/electro-voice-introduces-re20-blackRead 15 October 2026Mid-bass tone-shaping switch.4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-Voice_RE20Read 15 October 2026A switch tailors the mid-bass response and attenuates below 400 Hz with a mild high-pass filter.5Spec databaserecordinghacks.com/microphones/electro-voice/re20Read 15 October 2026The page lists a switchable high-pass filter below 400 Hz.
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
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5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 5/8 inch mount with 3/8 inch and 1/4 inch thread adapters included.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a coin to remove the pre-installed thread adaptors, which leaves the 5/8 inch mount.
Shock mount
Internal1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Part of the integral blast and wind filter also shock mounts the internal microphone element, per the data sheet. The launch post and retailers say the element has an internal shock mount.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Part of the filter also shock mounts the internal microphone element, reducing the transfer of vibrations from external sources.
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Pop filter
Internal1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Integral blast and wind filter tames hard consonants without an add-on screen. An internal pop filter tames plosives.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026An integral blast and wind filter covers each acoustic opening, so singers can close talk with their lips almost touching the grille.3Press releaseelectrovoice.com/articles/news/2020/electro-voice-introduces-re20-blackRead 15 October 2026Integrated pop filter.
Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
Width54.4Height54.4Depth216.7mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 8.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions: length 216.7 mm (8.53 in), widest diameter 54.4 mm (2.14 in), body diameter 49.2 mm (1.94 in). The RE20 is a round end-address microphone used pointing at the speaker, so the 216.7 mm length is the depth and the 54.4 mm widest diameter is both width and height. The body diameter 49.2 mm is not stored.
Width53Height53Depth146mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 53 x 53 x 146 mm. The page data names the 146 mm Product Length and 53 mm Product Width and Height. The mic is end-address, so the 146 mm length is the depth toward the speaker. GamesRadar says the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across, not counting the mounting joint, so the size is the body only.7Reviewgamesradar.com/elgato-wave-dx-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: without the mounting joint the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across.
Microphone weight
737g(1.6 lb)1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Net weight: 1 lb, 10 oz (737 g). Shipping weight 3 lb, 4 oz (1474 g) is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Net Weight: 737 g (1 lb, 10 oz).4Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-Voice_RE20Read 15 October 2026Spec table: net weight 737 g.
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
RE20 microphone, 81715 stand clamp1Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/product/re20Read 15 October 2026Included Accessories: 81715 stand clamp. The optional 309A shock-mounted stand adapter is not included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories Furnished: 81715 stand clamp. The 2006 sheet also lists a 309A shock-mounted stand adapter as an optional accessory.8Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026What's Included: Electro-Voice RE20-BLACK Microphone and 81715 Stand Clamp.
Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs, In The Box: Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide. XLR cable and audio interface are not included.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)im.static-thomann.de/pics/atg/atgdata/document/manual/233781.pdfRead 15 October 2026Electro-Voice RE20 spec sheet, Part Number 534678 Rev D, Telex Communications 6/2006, mirrored by Thomann. It is the most recent RE20 data sheet that could be opened. The current maker site hides its data sheet download behind a script.
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years6Maker product pageelectrovoice.com/support/warrantyRead 15 October 2026The page links the Electro-Voice warranty conditions for North America and EMEA. Both state a warranty of three years for all other products, with only loudspeakers, loudspeaker accessories and the R300 and RE3 wireless microphones named separately. A wired microphone such as the RE20 falls under all other products. An extension of up to five years needs registration and is not stored.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)products.electrovoice.com/download/975639Read 15 October 2026Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products, EMEA, version V1.0 of 2019-03-13: three years for all other products. The North America version lists the same three years, at https://shop.ccisolutions.com/StoreFront/jsp/pdf/EVI_warranty.pdf.
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