World-class sE/Rupert Neve SDC
The sE Electronics RN17, the second addition to the sE Rupert Neve series of microphones, is the first small-diaphragm pencil condenser mic to sport a large-scale, high-performance transformer. This hand-wound transformer works with a 17mm gold-sputtered Mylar capsule to deliver 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 an interchangeable cardioid capsule, a lovely wooden presentation case, and a Signature series flight case. Elevate your studio to a new level of sonic perfection with the sE Electronics RN17.
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Redefining the small-diaphragm condenser
The second product emerging from the fruitful collaboration between sE and legendary console designer Rupert Neve, work on the RN17 began with a discourse between Rupert and sE founder Siwei Zou on the merits of small-diaphragm condenser mics and the challenges in designing them. After an arduous R&D phase and sE’s typically meticulous manufacturing, the RN17 arrived for testing at Sweetwater Studios — and our engineers were duly impressed. Simply put, the RN 17 advances the state of the art in small-diaphragm condenser microphone design.
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 nothing short of breathtaking. The detail from this capsule is uncanny, enhanced by the headroom afforded by the Rupert Neve transformer. The overall effect? Stunning clarity, authoritative bass response, lucid midrange, and an airy, extended high end. Indeed, the RN17 captures a spacious sense of air around even close-miked sources, topping them with that elusive silky sheen we all strive for in our recordings.
Elevate your studio with the complete system
The sE RN17 ships with a cardioid capsule and a lovely wooden presentation case with secure storage for the mic, a screw-in pad, and an optional omnidirectional capsule, which is available for purchase separately. The whole package is cradled in sE's top-of-the-line signature series flight case along with a custom shockmount. The sE RN17 works as a system consisting of the mic body, the included cardioid capsule, and the optional omni capsule. An investment in the complete set will usher your studio into a new dimension of world-class audio quality.
sE Electronics RN17 Features:
- High-performance small-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Captures sources in high definition with stunning clarity and authority
- 17mm gold-sputtered Mylar cardioid capsule included
- Optional omnidirectional capsule is available separately
- Hand-wound Rupert Neve transformer
- Included shock mounts and screw-in pad
- Requires 48V phantom power
- Wooden presentation case and Signature series flight case included
