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sE Electronics Rupert Neve RN17

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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From Our Research Team:

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!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid (changeable capsule)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 150dB
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio >74dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Self Noise <18dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Low Cut Filter No low cut filter
Pads No pads
Length 7.87"
Width 1.73"
Depth 1.73"
Weight 0.547 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number RN17

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