sE Electronics
Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic
sE Electronics and Rupert Neve Designs announced the first sE Rupert Neve microphone in 2008. In 2011, sE and Rupert Neve Designs announced their second collaboration, the sE Rupert Neve RN17. The sE RN17 is the world's first pencil microphone with a large scale, hand wound, ultra high performance transformer.
The definition and detail from the capsule is incredible, made more so by the headroom afforded by the Rupert Neve transformer. Combined with a newly developed 17mm capsule from sE, the world's smallest production gold sputtered Mylar capsule, the result is truly magnificent. The combined effect is one of exceptional clarity, with a wonderfully silky finish.
The sE RN17 ships with a cardioid capsule, in a beautiful wooden presentation case, and with 5 canisters to hold the cardioid capsule shipped with the mic, and further supercardioid, omni, hypercardioid and figure of 8 capsules which are available to purchase separately. The whole system is packaged in a signature series flight-case with a custom shock mount, and is also avalable as a stereo pair.
What the professional say
Matt McGlynn of Recording Hacks comments on the sE RN17 in a microphone shoot out:
"The sE RN17 has it all. Every positive adjective I can use for any of these other mics, they all apply to this one. Smooth, balanced, warm, present, articulate its like somebody went through these tracks and EQd away every bit of high-end hash and low-frequency wooliness and left behind just the stuff I want to hear. The bottom is tight, like the C460B, but the sE RN17 hears farther into the room than the AKGs do. The top is ever so slightly sweeter than natural, but not hyped. I would use the hell out of these mics."
SPECIFICATIONS
• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure condenser
• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: -44.50.5dBV/ Pa(6mV/Pa)
• Rated impedance: 200 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR (1): 23 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted (1): 18 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 69 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 74 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% (2): 150 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 4V
• Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted): 131 dB
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3mA
• Matching connectors: XLR3F
• Weight: 248 g
• Diameter: 44 mm
• Length: 200 mm
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How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic | 417672 |
