Electro-Voice RE50/B Review

I’d look at the Electro-Voice RE50/B first as a camera-side microphone, not as a general desktop audio buy. The recorded spec sheet points very clearly in that direction: compatible device is listed as Camera, the hardware platform is Camera, and the power source is Battery Powered. My read is that this belongs in a video kit where the audio gear travels with the camera, rather than in a fixed computer setup.

Why the RE50/B makes most sense in a camera kit

The RE50/B is a black aluminum microphone from Electro-Voice, model F.01U.117.391. I like the direction of that on paper: aluminum suggests a more serious build than a throwaway plastic accessory, and the black finish is sensible around camera rigs because it stays visually low-key.

• Manufacturer: Electro-Voice
• Color: Black
• Material: Aluminum
• Compatible devices: Camera
• Power source: Battery Powered

If I were building a compact video recording bag, I’d treat this as a microphone to plan around deliberately. Battery power can be convenient away from a desk, but it also means one more thing to check before a shoot. I would not put it in a run-and-gun kit without also making battery management part of the routine.

Size and weight are the details I would double-check

The listed item weight is 1.1 pounds, which is not trivial for an accessory that may live in a camera bag all day. I would factor that into the total kit weight, especially if the setup already includes lenses, media, power packs, and other small tools.

The stated dimensions are 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches, with the size also shown as 0.50 x 0.50 x 0.50 inches. That reads as extremely compact, but the combination of those dimensions and the listed weight is something I’d verify before ordering. This is one of the honest limitations here: the spec sheet gives useful direction, but it does not answer every practical question a buyer may have.

Who I think should skip the RE50/B

I’d skip the RE50/B if you want a clearly computer-first microphone, the lightest possible option, or a purchase decision based on detailed connector and pickup-pattern information. Those details are not provided in the recorded facts here.

My recommendation is straightforward: consider the RE50/B if your workflow is camera-centered and you specifically want a black aluminum Electro-Voice microphone for that kind of kit. If your setup is mainly desk recording, streaming, or laptop audio, I’d look elsewhere before committing to this one.