SMALL MEMBRANE CONDENSER MICROPHONE 'Unit-by-unit matched version of the wonderful RN17 microphone. RN17 factory stereo pair. When purchased as a pair, the transformers and cardioid capsules are factory tuned for perfect tolerance, ensuring the best stereo image possible. This setup also includes a precision stereo mounting bar, two anti-vibration mounts, a large wooden presentation case, and vacuum valves for future valve changes. The entire setup comes packaged inside a secure flight case. Designed in conjunction with Mr. Rupert Neve, the RN17 redefines the capabilities of a Small Diaphragm Condenser. This is the world's first pencil microphone with a large-scale, hand-wound, high-performance transformer. The second product of the sE / Rupert Neve collaboration, Work on RN17 began with a discussion between Rupert and Siwei Zou about the advantages and problems of small diaphragm condensers. I said: That transformer is too big. This is a small capsule microphone. Impossible.
According to Siwei, the problem with SDCs is that they have a very clear sound, the SPL is high, but the sound is very cold, not like with a large diaphragm. The quality of the transformer can make the sound much better. But that little transformer, no one can do it. Rupert told me: I want THIS transformer. I told him: That transformer is going to be too big. This is a small capsule microphone. Impossible. He said: I want to make the impossible possible.

You can read more about this fabulous microphone and get lots of technical details, videos and sound examples here: https://www.seelectronics.com/se-rn17-rupert-neve-mic



• Capsule type: true handmade condenser
• Diaphragm: 17.2 mm gold / Mylar
• Pattern directional: cardioid (omnidirectional capsule available separately)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Sensitivity: 5.96 mV / Pa (-44.5 dB)
• Sensitivity (figure 8): 2.51 mV / Pa (-52dB)
• Maximum SPL: 131 dB (0.5% THD at 1 kHz)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB
• Self-noise: 18 dB (A) (cardioid), 15 dB (A) (omnidirectional)
• Matching connectors: XLR3F
• Power requirement: 48 V phantom
• Weight: 320 g
• Diameter: 44 mm (transformer), 17 mm (capsule)
• Length: 200 mm

Stereo bar (matched stereo pair only)

• Weight: 245 g / 8.64 oz
• Dimensions: 300 x 25 mm
• Max. Width between microphone stands: 276 mm
• Min. width between microphone stands: 58 mm
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