Electro-Voice RE90H Wired Electret Condenser Microphone - Gloss Black

Experience pristine, distant sound capture with the Electro-Voice RE90H. This compact hanging-style condenser microphone is purpose-built for environments where performers are spread across a stage or chapel, yet you still need crisp, intelligible sound. Ideal for choral groups, instrumental ensembles, vocal performances, and live theater, the RE90H delivers controlled distance pickup with minimal feedback. Its electret condenser capsule is engineered for accurate high-end detail and natural midrange warmth, so voices and instruments come through with presence without harshness. The gloss black finish provides a professional, unobtrusive look that blends seamlessly with lighting rigs and stage decor. A 25-foot braided, shielded cable with a built-in pre-amp ensures signal integrity across long runs, reducing noise and preserving dynamics from the mic to your mixer or pre-amp. The wired connection offers reliable performance and straightforward setup, making it a dependable workhorse for rehearsals, performances, houses of worship, and venues where consistent, predictable sound is essential. Whether you're orchestrating a large chorus or coordinating a theatrical production, the RE90H helps you achieve balanced, intelligible sound across the entire audience with minimal on-site fiddling and re-tuning during performances.

• Hang-ready versatility for diverse stages: The compact hanging-style design is purpose-built to position the mic above performers, delivering broad, even coverage that minimizes visual clutter and hands-on handling. This makes it ideal for choirs in performance halls, schools, churches, and theatres where overhead mics capture distributed sound sources without crowding the stage or obstructing sightlines.
• Cardioid pickup for clear, controlled sound: With a focused cardioid polar response, the RE90H prioritizes sound from the front while suppressing ambient noise and reflections from the sides and rear. This helps maintain intelligibility in busy sound environments, reduces feedback risk when used with stage monitors, and supports cleaner mixes during loud musical passages or lively crowd interactions.
• Long, robust connectivity with built-in pre-amp: A 25-foot braided, shielded cable carries a clean signal to your mixer or pre-amp, while the built-in pre-amp helps preserve signal integrity over distance. The result is lower noise, better headroom, and stable levels across venue rooms of varying acoustics, from reverberant sanctuaries to compact theatres.
• Detailed electret condenser tone for versatile use: The RE90H’s electret condenser capsule delivers crisp highs, articulate mids, and a natural overall tonal balance that flatters voices and instruments alike. In choral and ensemble settings, diction and articulation are preserved; in live theatre, dialog and musical cues remain intelligible, even when performers are seated or spread across a large stage.
• Reliable wired performance for consistent results: Free from wireless interference and dropouts, the RE90H provides a direct, dependable signal path to your sound system. Its professional finish and rugged construction are designed to withstand the rigors of frequent setup, teardown, and touring use, while maintaining a clean appearance under stage lighting.

Technical Details of Electro-Voice RE90H

• Type: Electret condenser microphone with a compact, hanging-friendly form factor
• Polar pattern: Cardioid for focused front pickup and reduced room noise
• Style: Hanging-style condenser suitable for overhead placement
• Cable: 25 ft braided, shielded cable with built-in pre-amp for long runs and low noise
• Connection: Wired to mixer or pre-amp, providing a stable signal path
• Finish: Gloss Black for a professional stage presence
• Applications: Choral groups, instrumental ensembles, vocal performances, and live theater

How to install Electro-Voice RE90H

• Plan placement: Select an overhead point that provides even coverage for the intended performers. Position the microphone so that the cardioid pattern faces the primary sound source while minimizing direct exposure to loudstage monitors and loudspeakers.
• Secure mounting: Use appropriate overhead mounting hardware or a compatible mic clip designed for hanging condenser mics. Ensure the mount is rated for the mic’s weight and the environment (temperature, humidity, and movement).
• Route the cable thoughtfully: Run the 25-foot braided shielded cable along structural elements or cable trays, keeping it clear of foot traffic and potential pinch points. Secure with ties or clips to reduce movement noise and cable wear.
• Make the connection: Connect the microphone’s wired output to a mixer, pre-amp, or PA system input. Verify that the receiving device is set to an appropriate gain level and that any necessary phantom power or pre-amp requirements are met according to your system guidelines.
• Test and optimize: Conduct a full rehearsal to evaluate coverage, balance, and intelligibility. Adjust the mic’s height, tilt, and angle as needed to achieve even pickup across performers and minimize feedback.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the RE90H best suited for? A: Choral groups, instrumental ensembles, vocal performances, and live theater where overhead or hanging mics provide consistent, distant coverage with controlled directivity.
• Q: What makes the pickup pattern special? A: The cardioid pattern concentrates pickup in the front and reduces noise from the sides and rear, helping to minimize feedback and ambient stage noise in live environments.
• Q: How long is the cable? A: The mic features a 25-foot braided, shielded cable with a built-in pre-amp for reliable long-run performance without signal degradation.
• Q: Is this microphone wired or wireless? A: It is wired, providing a direct signal path to your mixer or pre-amp and avoiding wireless interference.
• Q: Does it require external power? A: The RE90H uses a built-in pre-amp; power requirements depend on the connected mixer or pre-amp. Check your system documentation for phantom power needs if applicable.