sE Electronics RN17 Condenser Microphones (Matched Pair)

A Rupert Neve and sE Electronics collaboration, the matched pair of RN17 condenser microphones excel at picking up delicate high-frequency content.

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. They decided on a 15mm diaphragm (the world's smallest production gold-sputtered diaphragm), giving the RN17 unparalleled transient response. Such a small capsule reacts extremely quickly, and is therefore adept at picking up the most delicate of high-frequency content.

Tiny diaphragms usually result in a lack of low frequency response. To counter this the RN17's transformer is substantially larger than normal, allowing the RN17 to produce astonishing clarity across all frequencies - not just the highs. The midrange is detailed and forward, the lows are full and accurate, and the whole microphone has a balance and headroom unlike any other small-capsule microphone.

sE Electronics RN17 Matched Pair Features

• Second microphone of the sE/Rupert Neve collaboration
• 15mm gold-sputtered diaphragm
• Unparalleled transient response
• Large transformer captures the low and midrange frequencies often left out by small diaphragm mics
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Matte black finish

• RN17 small diaphragm condenser microphones2
• Custom shock mounts2

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Range20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Impedance200 ohms
• Sensitivity5.96 mV/Pa (-44.5dB)
• Sensitivity (Figure-8)2.51 mV/Pa (-52dB)
• Max. SPL131 dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Signal to Noise Ratio76 dB
• Self Noise18 dB(A)
• Matching ConnectorsXLR3F
• Power Requirement48V phantom
• Dimensions1.73" diameter x 7.87" length
• Weight11.32 oz