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sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone

Active Ribbon Figure-8 Microphone with Custom Rupert Neve-designed Transformers, Class-A Circuitry, and Low-cut Filter
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sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone
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Hyper-realistic Ribbon Mic with Custom Neve-designed Components

Even if your talent tracks in an iso booth, capture their performance with the sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 active ribbon microphone, and you'll feel like you're in the room with them. Featuring world-class components including Rupert Neve-designed transformers, Class-A discrete internal circuity, a lovingly crafted ribbon element surrounded by neodymium magnets, and a frequency response that captures the full spectrum (and even extends out to 25kHz), the RNR1's sound can perhaps be best summed up in one word: natural. In fact, though the RNR1 sports a low-cut filter at 100Hz, Sweetwater audio engineers have found that they rarely use it because the RNR1 just sounds that good even when left wide open. For the engineer or musician who wants their voice or instrument tone to sound as true to the source as possible with none of the coloration that might result from other microphones, the sE Electronics RNR1 active ribbon microphone is simply a must-have addition to your setup.

Impeccable sensitivity and detailed audio capture

From mics to outboard gear to full studio consoles, the name Rupert Neve is synonymous with quality. The RNR1 is no different, with a Rupert Neve-designed transformer coupling its aluminum ribbon to its Class-A discrete circuitry. An additional Rupert Neve-designed transformer is present on the mic's output stage, giving you one of the most honest end-to-end audio signal paths we've encountered in a microphone. The 20Hz–25kHz frequency response means that you'll capture every nuance of your voice, guitar cab, piano, cymbals, and more. In sum, the RNR1 will turn ribbon mic skeptics into believers and enable grizzled veterans to hear ribbon mics in a whole new way.

sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Features:

  • State-of-the-art active ribbon mic made with premium components
  • Exquisitely natural sound from 20Hz all the way up to 25kHz
  • Aluminum ribbon coupled to Class-A discrete internal circuitry through a custom Rupert Neve-designed transformer
  • Additional custom Rupert Neve-designed transformer on the output stage
  • Handcrafted, hand-tuned ribbon element surrounded by neodymium magnets
  • Switchable low-cut filter at 100Hz... if needed!
  • Comes with a custom pouch, shockmount, wood display case, and flight case

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Ribbon
  • Ribbon Type: 2.5-micron Aluminum
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-25kHz
  • Max SPL: 135dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Self Noise: 15dB (A weighted)
  • Connector: XLR
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RNR1-U

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Lush and wonderful
The RNR1 is a fascinating beast. It looks curious, it weighs a lot and it sounds gorgeous.

It has a thick and lush sound - warm and in your face. I use it regularly on acoustic guitars for that rich, somewhat 'Americana' sound. For female singers who have higher toned or harsher voices, this mic is a godsend... it gives them both air and warmth while taking away any harshness or high-mid annoyances. Or stick it in front of a drum kit and it sounds like you are there in the room. And, of course, using it on an electric guitar cabinet will complement a 57 wonderfully.
Music background: Producer, Engineer, Studio Owner
The Most Natural Sounding Mic
I have used this mic on acoustic guitar, flute and vocals. This is so different to condenser mics. Lovely full bodied sound and "smooth" especially in the mids and low mids. There is enough highs for male vocals to shine in the mix.
On Acoustic guitar is absolutely "God Send". My producer and I have never heard guitar sound so warm and beautiful.
I am still experimenting with it on different instruments but it is now my first "go to" mic.
Music background: Trained as a traditional sound engineer turned hobbyist
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Carson McClain
If natural sound is what you want, then natural sound is what you will get out of this Neve-designed ribbon mic. Never before has a ribbon mic like this allowed an engineer or musician to capture the lows and highs at the same time. Vocalists, guitarists, and orchestral musicans will absolutley love the sE Electronics RNR1!