sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone
6,695.00 Excl. VAT
- 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
Available on backorder
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.
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.
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.
| Weight | 6.28 kg |
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| Dimensions | 41.91 × 39.12 × 16.76 cm |
| Frequency Range: | 20Hz-25kHz |
| Max SPL: | 135dB SPL |
| Output Impedance: | 200 ohms |
| Polar Pattern: | Figure-8 |
| Ribbon Type: | 2.5-micron Aluminum |
| Self Noise: | 15dB (A weighted) |
| Microphone Type | Ribbon |
