A ribbon microphone unlike no other. If youre well-versed with recording equipment youll know that any piece of equipment baring the Rupert Neve emblem is going to look and sound the part. The sE Electronics RNR1 Rupert Neve Ribbon Mic certainly does not disappoint. Whilst ribbon microphones are great for projecting warmth and intimacy into your productions thanks to the increased proximity effect. Youll find that when featured in dense mixes its easy for tracks to submerge into the background because of their lack of definition. The RNR1 renders this a thing of the past. No longer will you have to pair your ribbons with a condenser to achieve the sound you desire. The ribbon comes with an extended frequency response of up to 24kHz and an increased transient response. What are you waiting for? Theres no other ribbon microphone like the sE Electronics RNR1 available on the market. Excellent pedigree The RNR1 has excellent pedigree. It is the brainchild of sE electronics and Rupert Neve. Both companies are renowned for producing industry standard equipment that lasts. Therefore its no surprise that the RNR1 is in a league of its own. A modern take The RNR1 is a modern take on a ribbon microphone. The high-quality nature of the circuitry that exists between the transformers ensures the microphone has an excellent extended frequency response. When comparing with other ribbons youll find that the RNR1 goes above and beyond where most ribbons naturally roll-off higher frequencies. Thanks to this youll be provided with excellent transient detail that makes the RNR1 a natural choice for overheads acoustic guitars and pianos. Features Designed and built by Rupert Neve and sE Electronics One of the few ribbon microphones on earth that can capture high frequencies well All of the benefits of a ribbon microphone with none of the sonic drawbacks Generating element: 2.5-micron aluminium ribbon Specifications Acoustic Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient with active electronics Generating Element: Hand-tensioned 2.5µm aluminum ribbon Directional Pattern:Figure-8 Frequency range: 20 Hz – 25 kHz Impedance:200 Ohms Sensitivity: 22.39 mV/Pa (-33 dB) Max SPL: 135 dB (0.5 THD @ 1kHz) Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dB Self Noise: 18 dB(A) Pass Filter Switch: 100 Hz Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB Matching Connectors: XLR3F Power requirement: 48V phantom Weight: 860g / 30.34oz Product Code: RNR1