Red5 Audio RV15

I recently wrote a review on the Red5 audio RV6 were I said I was going to purchase the RV15 tube microphone.

I spoke to Red5 about changing the valve in the microphone to a mullard or maybe a groove tube and they said this would not void the warranty, what a bunch of nice chaps!

I firstly tested the mic on acoustic guitar, trying out a variety of different placements. The mic was clean and bright but was I noticed the most was the fulliness of the bass and low mid which was very detailed. I think this is the area were many chinese mics fall down but the RV15 does not and compared to more expensive mics (Se2200a, Rode NTK) I think the RV15 stands outs.

I also tried out the mic with some vocals and once again the fullness to the sound rally caught my ear. I think this mic is great for male or female vocals as the valve doesn't colour the sounds is an aggresive way.

The mic and power supply are very robust but the only downfall is the shockmount as the tighting hinge has been poorly made.

Apart from that a great mic.