Shure SM7b vs. Electro Voice RE20 Comparison (Versus Series)

Today we compare two of the best and most popular podcast and radio microphones on the market, the Shure SM7b and the Electro Voice RE20. These microphones each have their benefits and detriments, but which one will come out on top? Which microphone do you prefer? Shure SM7b Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_... Electro Voice RE20 Amazon: https://geni.us/re20 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/9kGA3 Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/ev_re20_m... Buy the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) US: http://amzn.to/2vDFbzK UK: http://amzn.to/2w8O2f6 CA: http://amzn.to/2wKGKfG DE: http://amzn.to/2wVYnfL 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Testing Parameters 00:40 - Build Quality 01:33 - SM7b Specs & Price (Spoken Word Test) 01:49 - RE20 Specs & Price (Spoken Word Test) 02:07 - Polar Pattern Test 02:42 - Background Noise Rejection Test 02:58 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 03:17 - Music Test 04:01 - Winner / Explanation 05:54 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Discord:   / discord   Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook:   / podcastage   Twitter:   / podcastage   Personal Twitter:   / bandrewsays