sE Electronics RN17 (PAIR) - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

SMALL DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER MICROPHONE 'Matched-pair version of the wonderful RN17 microphone. RN17 factory stereo pair. When purchased as a pair, the transformers and cardioid capsules are factory-matched to perfect tolerances, ensuring the best possible stereo image. This setup also includes a precision stereo mounting bar, two shockmounts, a large wooden presentation case, and vacuum tubes for future replacements. The entire setup comes packaged inside a secure flight case.
Designed in conjunction with Mr. Rupert Neve, the RN17 redefines the capabilities of a Small Diaphragm Condenser microphone.
This is the world's first pencil microphone with a high-performance transformer, hand-wound and mass-produced.
The second product of the sE/Rupert Neve collaboration, work on the RN17 began with a discussion between Rupert and Siwei Zou about the advantages and disadvantages of small-diaphragm condensers. I said, "That transformer is too big. This is a small-capsule microphone." Impossible.
According to Siwei, the problem with SDCs is that they have a very clear sound, the SPL is high, but the sound is very cold, not like with a large diaphragm. The quality of the transformer can make the sound much better. But that small transformer, no one can do it.
Rupert said to me, "I want THIS transformer." I said, "That transformer is going to be too big. This is a small capsule microphone. Impossible." He said, "I want the impossible to be possible."

You can read more about this fabulous microphone and get a weekend of technical details, videos and sound samples here: https://www.seelectronics.com/se-rn17-rupert-neve-mic



• Capsule Type: Handcrafted True Condenser
• Diaphragm: 17.2 mm gold / Mylar
• Directional pattern: cardioid (omnidirectional capsule available separately)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Sensitivity: 5.96 mV / Pa (-44.5 dB)
• Sensitivity (Figure 8): 2.51 mV / Pa (-52 dB)
• Maximum SPL: 131 dB (0.5% THD at 1 kHz)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB
• Self-noise: 18 dB (A) (cardioid), 15 dB (A) (omnidirectional)
• Matching connectors: XLR3F
• Power requirement: 48V phantom
• Weight: 320 g
• Diameter: 44 mm (transformer), 17 mm (capsule)
• Length: 200 mm

Stereo Bar (Matched Stereo Pair Only)

• Weight: 245 g / 8.64 oz
• Dimensions: 300 x 25 mm
• Max. width between microphone stands: 276 mm
• Min. width between microphone stands: 58 mm
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