sE Electronics RNT Valve Condenser Microphone

A New Flagship Tube Microphone From Se And Rupert Neve Designs. Delivers the pristine, musical sonic character and uncompromising performance of the world’s most prized recording equipment.

Main Features

• Fully discrete, Class-A electronics in both active stages
• The finest true condenser capsule we’ve ever built
• The same custom op-amps used in Rupert Neve Designs' flagship 5088 console
• Switchable gain and a massive dynamic range
• 9-position polar pattern switch for precise balance between direct and ambient sound

1" True Condenser Capsule
Hand-crafted and gold-sputtered, this is the finest and most complex capsule sE has ever built. We tune each refined electrode design individually in our factory to deliver supremely natural sound quality.

Hand-Crafted Metal Housing With Premium Finish
All-metal construction built with highest attention to detail, providing efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise with a high-quality finish to ensure a great look for many years.

Hand-Selected Tube and Custom Transformer
Unique tube circuit design optimised for driving the first custom-made transformer. Each microphone-grade tube is carefully selected and pretested in-house for stunning realism and depth in recordings.

Nine Selectable Polar Patterns
Precisely tuned dual-diaphragm capsule design allows you to choose the perfect setting for every application while minimising unwanted signal bleed with ease.

Gold-Plated XLR Connector
Ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use in the studio or on stage.

Specifications

Components

• Capsule: Hand-crafted 1" True Condenser
• Tube complement: 1x 12AU7 / ECC82

Sound

• Polar patterns: 9 (Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8, plus 3 steps between each)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa (-36 dBV)
• Gain: -12 / 0 / +12 dB, switchable
• Max SPL: 151 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 18 dB
• Dynamic range: 133 dB
• Signal to noise ratio: 76 dB
• Low-cut filter: 40 / 80 Hz, 12 dB / Oct, switchable

Power

• Electrical impedance: 30 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• Powering: Provided by power supply unit (included)

Dimensions

• Mic diameter: 62 x 240 mm (2.44 x 9.45 in.)
• Mic length: 240 mm (9.45 in.)
• Mic weight: 989 g (34.89 oz.)
• Floor box: 356 x 135 x 100 mm (14.02 x 5.31 x 3.94 in.)
• Floor box weight: 3905 g (137.74 oz.)