Description

RN17.

The second product of the sE / Rupert Neve collaboration, work on the RN17 began with a discussion between Rupert and Siwei Zou on the merits and problems of small-diaphragm condensers.

-The world’s smallest production gold-sputtered diaphragm (15mm)

-Adept at picking up the most delicate of high-frequency content

-Full-scale transformer custom-designed by Rupert Neve

-Astonishing clarity across ALL frequencies – not just the highs

-Balance and headroom never before achieved with a small-capsule microphone

-Compatible with sE’s RN17 omnidirectional capsule

RECOMMENDED USE:

Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH

Components:

CapsuleHand-crafted 2/3″ True Condenser

Power:

Electrical impedance200 Ohms

Connectivity3-pin male XLR connector

Powering48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)

Sound:

Polar patternsCardioid (Omnidirectional capsule available separately)

Frequency range20 Hz – 20 kHz

Sensitivity6 mV / Pa (-44.5 dBV)

Sensitivity (Figure-8)2.5 mV / Pa (-52 dBV)

Max SPL131 dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)

Equivalent noise level18 dB (Cardioid), 15 dB (Omni)

Signal to noise ratio76 dB

Dimensions:

Mic length200 mm (7.87 in.)

Mic weight200 mm (7.87 in.)

Mic diameterMic diameter

Diaphragm17.2 mm gold / mylar

What’s in the box:

RN17 microphone

Custom shock-mount

Wooden box

Metal case

Thread adapter

User manual