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