RODE NT1 vs Electro-Voice RE20
Winner RODE NT1 has the higher overall owner score (3.4) in our data.
| RODE NT1 | Electro-Voice RE20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | RO |  |
| Overall | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Recommendations | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Value | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Owner comments | 8 | 9 |
| Price snapshot | $223.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) | $449.00 (price as of 2026-11-07) |
Specs (shared fields)
| RODE NT1 | Electro-Voice RE20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | USB | Wired |
| Connector Type | USB, XLR | XLR |
| Special Feature | Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone | Favorite of broadcast show hosts and voice-over studios |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Interface, Audio Mixer, Camera, Laptop, Personal Computer | Electronics |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Microphone Form Factor | Condenser Microphone | microphone only |
| Power Source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| Number of Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 db | 78 db |
| Number of Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 192 KHz | 18000 hertz |
| Audible Noise | 4 db | 57 db |
Where owner praise diverges
Owners praise the RODE NT1 more for value, and the Electro-Voice RE20 more for background noise, gain needs.
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