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sE Electronics RN17 (Single)

Item ID: RN17

Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Changeable Cardioid Capsule, Wooden Presentation Case, and Shock-mounted Signature Series Flight Case

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World Class Pencil Mic

The sE RN17, the latest addition to the sE Rupert Neve series of mics, is the first pencil mic to sport a large scale, high-performance transformer. This hand-wound transformer works with a 17mm gold-sputtered Mylar capsule, resulting in stunning sonic performance. The capsule's jaw-dropping definition and detail are enhanced by the headroom afforded by the Rupert Neve transformer, giving you lucid transparency, with a luscious silken aura. The RN17 ships with a changeable cardioid capsule and a lovely wooden presentation case. Elevate your studio to a new level of sonic perfection with the sE RN17.

sE RN17 at a Glance:
  • 17mm gold-sputtered Mylar capsule
  • All the extras
  • Elevate your studio

17mm gold-sputtered Mylar capsule
The sE RN17's newly developed 17mm capsule is the world's smallest production gold-sputtered Mylar capsule. The result is breathtaking. The detail from this capsule is uncanny, enhanced by the headroom afforded by the Rupert Neve transformer. The overall effect? Stunning clarity, with a luscious silken aura.

All the extras
The sE RN17 ships with a cardioid capsule, a lovely wooden presentation case, and five canisters to house optional omni, supercardioid, hypercardioid and figure-8 capsules which are available for purchase separately. The whole system is then packaged in sE's top-of-the-line signature series flight-case with a custom shock mount.

Elevate your studio
The sE RN17 is a compete system, consisting of the mic body, the included cardioid capsule, and optional omni, supercardioid, hypercardioid and figure-8 capsules. An investment in the complete set will usher your studio into a new dimension of world class audio quality.

sE RN17 Features:
  • Stunning sonic performance
  • 17mm gold-sputtered Mylar capsule
  • Rupert Neve-designed, hand-wound, high-performance transformer
  • Ships with five canisters to house optional omni, supercardioid, hypercardioid and figure-8 capsules
  • Wooden presentation case included
  • Included shock-mounted Signature series flight case

Invest in world class quality, with the sE RN17 pencil condenser mic!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid (Other Capsules Available, Not Included)
Diaphragm Size .66" (17mm)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 150dB SPL
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 74dB (A weighted)
Self Noise 18dB (A weighted)
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Connector XLR
Weight .547 lb.
Included Accessories Shock mount, Carry case
Manufacturer Part Number RN17

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