User Manual - EN
Thank You
We would like to thank you cordially for choosing this sE / Rupert Neve microphone! This manual
contains some important instructions for setting up and operating your new equipment. Please
take a few minutes to read the instructions below carefully. We hope you will enjoy working with
it as much as we enjoyed designing and building it for you.
Most Sincerely,
Your sE Team
Brief Descriptions
The RNR1
The RNR1 is an active ribbon microphone co-designed by sE Electronics and Rupert Neve
Designs. It is the world's first ribbon microphone with a frequency response that extends all the
way out to 25 kHz. Its 2.5µm aluminum ribbon is coupled to its class-A discrete internal circuitry
through a custom-made Rupert Neve-designed transformer, and there is a second custom Rupert
Neve-designed transformer on the microphone's output as well. The ribbon, transformers, and
class-A electronics allow the RNR1 to "hear" deeply into a room in an extremely natural way,
without the frequency response limitations of traditional ribbon microphones.
The RNR1's distinctive shape is not only eye-catching, but provides an ideal acoustic environment
for the ribbon to perform its best – and the hand-crafted, hand-tuned ribbon element is
surrounded by top-grade Neodymium magnets.
The switchable low-cut filter allows for removal of low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, or to
reduce proximity effect.
The RNR1 comes standard with a shock-mount that will securely attach it to any mic stand and
a wooden presentation case, all packaged inside a robust metal case.
The RN17
Co-designed with Mr. Rupert Neve, the RN17 is the world's first pencil microphone with a large-
scale, hand-wound, ultra high-performance output transformer. This custom transformer was
developed by Rupert Neve Designs to create a small-capsule microphone with exceptional
warmth and low-frequency performance. The class-A electronics, also designed with Rupert Neve,
provide exceptional amplification and low noise, and the gold-sputtered 15mm diaphragm in its
capsule (17mm overall) provides excellent transient response and a very "immediate" sound.
The RN17 comes standard with a shock-mount that will securely attach it to any mic stand and a
wooden presentation case, all packaged inside a robust metal case.
The RN17 is also available as a factory-matched Stereo Pair, with transformers and cardioid
capsules factory-matched for perfect tolerance, guaranteeing the best possible stereo image.
This configuration also includes a precision stereo mounting bar, two shock mounts, a wooden
presentation case, and a secure metal case.
The RNT
The RNT is the third microphone in the collaboration between sE Electronics and Rupert Neve
Designs, founded by the legendary audio designer Mr. Rupert Neve. Much like the RNR1 Active
Ribbon and RN17 Small-Diaphragm Condenser, the RNT is something truly special, developed
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