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 You are looking at a very high quality and desirable Electro Voice RE-18 dynamic "super cardioid" microphone made in the 1980's and continued into the late 1990's I believe. Made in Buchanan, Michigan. It comes with the stock 310 clip and will do most any musician justice with it's low impedance setting and warm, smooth sound. It comes with the brand new Audi mic clip shown.

 Pic # 2 is from an older E.V Catalog I have showing the mics basic characteristics.

 The RE-18 was a higher end studio E.V model that was quite expensive when it was originally sold. It could be used for a variety of situations and was a very rugged design. Ideal for singing and broadcasting but could be used for dispatch purposes as well though it was a little too nice for such work.

 This microphone has been thoroughly cleaned and tested. The signal strength is 100% and sounds excellent...set at 150 OHMS which is low impedance but I think this has much more bass than an E.V 635A set at the same OHM. Not as heavy on the bass as a Shure SM-58 model mic however. These harder to come by models are probably one of the most underrated dynamic microphones of that period and they seem to hold their value very well. I've never had one of these returned and my clients love them.

 The RE-18 has an all metal body with a stock painted finish. It has the original sage green paint scheme as well with typical lite wear. This example has some subtle scuff marks and a lite engraving on the handle but it's free of any fractures or dents and the XLR pins were cleaned for a perfect connection once the cable is attached. The E.V label is completely legible and looks great.

 The chrome mesh screen is very nice too with no discoloration, odors or deformation. The mic has an original front inner foam screen (pop filter) with original side inner pop filter which really helps with sound characteristics and cuts down on unwanted feedback from wind and breathing. These older pop filters usually need to be replaced as they degrade with age but this one is still in great shape. Even if you don't buy from me just know that most RE18's you buy out there will need to have the inner pop filter replaced.

 The mic takes a standard XLR cable which is not included but very easy to find.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The RE-18 also comes with the new Audix brand mic clip that is in perfect condition and works great for this microphone giving the user a wide degree of tilt up and down as needed. Grips the mic firmly as well allowing you to suspend the mic upside down if needed. The mic clip will screw onto any desk or floor stand you have.

 Overall this piece is physically a very conservative 7 on a scale of 1 - 10. The real beauty is the sound it produces.

 MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.

              As with all my vintage microphones for sale...