sE Electronics RN17 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Capsule

The sE Electronics RN17-OMNI-CAP-U extends the sonic palette of the RN17 microphone system with a capsule engineered in collaboration with Rupert Neve. This omnidirectional capsule is built around one of the industry's smallest gold-sputtered diaphragms, enabling capture of fine detail and rapid transients without coloration. Each unit is individually calibrated at the factory to ensure consistency across matched pairs or single purchases, making it ideal for studio tracking, classical recording, room ambience capture, and live broadcast applications where natural spatial character matters.

The externally polarized true condenser design and brass housing deliver superior sonic accuracy while resisting electromagnetic interference common in professional environments. Engineers and producers rely on this capsule when openness and precision define the session—whether capturing orchestral recordings, vocal ensembles, or acoustic instruments where the microphone must disappear into the source.