sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1

The world's first mic from Mr. Rupert Neve

With custom transformers and discrete circuitry from the man behind the recording industry as we know it, the RNR1 hears more than any other ribbon on the planet.

FEATURES

• Two custom Rupert Neve-designed transformers

• Ultra-wide frequency response preserved by integrated circuitry

• Hand-tensioned 2.5µm aluminum ribbon

• Unique and bold design aesthetic with precision-machined and scalloped edges

• Custom-designed and easy-to-use shock mount

• 100 Hz bass-cut filter and gold plated XLR connectors

Recommended Use: Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, drum kit, cymbals / OH, room

Innovative Build and Design
Ribbon mics have been around for a long time, and have always been particularly prized for the exceptionally "natural" sound they provide. Not too forward, never bright or shiny, they capture midrange detail with a pleasant intimacy and usually sit quite easily in a mix. One downside of their mellow nature used to be physical delicacy, but that challenge was conquered long ago with more rugged, reliable materials. But the other main negative with ribbon mics is the high-frequency roll-off inherent in their design, which had never been dealt with until Rupert Neve - the father of the recording console - decided to make a microphone.

The Transformers
Nobody knows audio transformers better than Rupert Neve, and ribbon mics require more transformer attention than any other. This is because the transformer that couples the ribbon to the output needs to accomplish a fairly massive impedance conversion. With the RNR1, two custom Rupert Neve-designed transformers form the buffer between the ribbon and the outside world. The circuitry between those transformers helps maintain the ultra-wide frequency response, compensating for the ribbon's natural predisposition to roll it off, and thus high-frequency content is preserved.

Matte Black Finish & Custom Shock Mount
The matte black finish means the mic remains unobtrusive and doesn't draw any unnecessary attention to itself under harsh stage or studio lighting with a custom-designed and easy-to-use shock mount, which is essential in use to reduce the unwanted effects of vibration or knocks to the supporting microphone stand.

The Shape
As with many sE microphones, the RNR1 has an unusual and bold design aesthetic, with the form following the function. The precision-machined and scalloped edges don't just look vibrant and dramatic, they have also been custom-designed to provide the ribbon with an acoustically ideal setting for the best possible frequency response.

Gold-Plated XLR Connector
Ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use in the studio or on stages worldwide.

Essential Low-End Rumble Protection
The custom-designed RNR1 shockmount is essential in use to reduce the unwanted effects of vibration or knocks to the supporting microphone stand.

Custom Shockmount + Chassis
The flat, edged chassis design and custom suspension mount allow the RNR1 to be centered within the shock and used unobtrusively to capture the subtleties of a drum kit or placed strategically on a concert hall stage with close-miking techniques easily applicable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Components
Transducer: Hand-crafted 2.5 µm aluminum ribbon

Power
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Electronics: Active
Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
Matching connectors: XLR3F

Sound
Polar patterns: Figure-8
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dB)
Max SPL: 137 dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Equivalent noise level: 17 dB(A)
Signal to noise ratio: 77 dB
Low-cut filter: 100 Hz

Dimensions
Mic diameter: 47 mm (1.85 in.)
Mic length: 268 mm (10.55 in.)
Mic Weight: 860 g (30.34 oz.)

What's in the box:

• RNR1 microphone

• Custom shockmount

• Wooden box

• Metal case

• Thread adapter

• User manual

For more information, click here to visit the manufacturers website.