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SE Electronics VR1-NG Passive Ribbon Microphone With Shockmount

Passive ribbon design with a hand-crafted custom-made transformer

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    The VR1 and VR2 ribbon microphones mark a new era in ribbon technology. Whereas most ribbon microphones have a dark, muted high-frequency response, the VR1 and VR2 utilize a clever mechanical device to achieve nearly full-range frequency response that extends well beyond that of most other ribbon microphones, approaching nearly 20kHz. This provides an extended level of top-end detail, so the result includes not only the distinctly natural low-end and midrange that most ribbons provide, but also minimal loss in high frequency content. Guitar and brass tones retain their “edge”, cymbals still sound rich and full, and a supremely natural sound is achieved from top to bottom.

     

    Additionally, the VR1 and VR2 can handle very high sound pressure levels and thus can be utilized for applications not normally considered for most ribbon microphones, including loud brass, drums, and electric guitar cabinets, both in the studio and on stage.

     

    The VR1 is a passive ribbon, so it does not require phantom power – though it is “phantom- protected”, so it will not be damaged by accidental application of phantom power. Given its lower output, it is ideally suited for loud sources such as electric guitars, drum overheads, and brass.

     

    The VR2 is an active ribbon and requires +48V phantom power for operation. With higher sensitivity than the VR1, it is ideally suited for applications including acoustic instruments, piano, and vocals, as well as the same sources as the VR1 (guitars, drums, brass).

     

    SE Electronics VR1-NG Passive Ribbon Microphone With Shockmount Features:

    • Superbly detailed, open and natural sound
    • A passive ribbon to bring out the bite and edge from your guitar cabs with no muddy highs
    • Hand-tensioned ribbon constructed by our highly specialized technicians in sE's capsule room
    • Full frequency response using technology designed by Siwei Zou, sE's founder
    • All-metal housing and gold plated XLR connector
    • A secret weapon for top musicians and engineers worldwide
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    SE Electronics VR1-NG Passive Ribbon Microphone With Shockmount Specifications

    SE Electronics VR1-NG Passive Ribbon Microphone With Shockmount Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Electronics: Passive
    • Transducer: Hand-crafted 2.5 µm Aluminum ribbon
    • Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
    • Powering: N/A (phantom-protected)
    • Polar Patterns: Figure-8
    • Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
    • Impedance: 300 Ohms
    • Sensitivity: 1.8 mV / Pa (-55 dBV)
    • Max SPL: 135 dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
    • Equivalent Noise Level: 19 dB
    • Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dB
    • Mic Dimensions (L x W x H): 33 x 20 x 127 mm / 1.30" x 0.79" x 5.00"
    • Mic Weight: 230 g / 8.11 oz
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