| sE Electronics R1 Ribbon Microphone Details
The sE R1-Ribbbon is a beautiful piece of engineering. It’s single ‘Figure of 8’ polar pattern is derived from an incredibly fine 1.8 micron Aluminium membrane. As such the R1 has a higher-than-normal frequency roll-off (at around 7KHz), and greater sensitivity, producing a more open and natural sound than you’d expect from a ribbon mic.
The R1 is ideally suited to most recording applications including electric guitar cabs, overhead drum micing, recording brass and woodwind instruments, strings and for commercial broadcast and voice-over. The R1 is not so much a mic for specific applications but a mic that brings a different sound for ALL your applications. The R1 is packaged in a tough, aluminium flightcase and comes complete with shockmount.
sE Electronics R1 Ribbon Microphone Features
- 1.8 Micron pure aluminum ribbon element
- Large ribbon geometry design
- Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet
- VOX – Velocity Optimized Extension for superior sensitivity / output
sE Electronics R1 Ribbon Microphone Includes
- Custom design shock-mount
- Aluminum flight case
- Warranty includes 3 Ribbon replacements
sE Electronics R1 Ribbon Microphone Specifications
- Operating Principle: Electrodynamic pressure gradient (velocity Microphone)
- Polar Pattern: Figure-8
- Transducer Element: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon - 45mm/1.77” tall, 4.5mm/.177” wide
- Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
- Frequency Response: m30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB
- Output Sensitivity: -52 dBv Re. 1v/pa
- Output Impedance: 300 Ohms
- Rated Load Impedance: 300 Ohms
- Maximum SPL: >135dB over rated frequency response (more over 1K…)
- Powering: Not needed or recommended.
- Tolerant of properly wired phantom power through a good cable.
- Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin
- Dimensions: 168mm L, 40mm W
- Weight: 450g
- Finish: Mesh grille: satin nickel, Body: matte gray
- Warranty: 5 years, 3 ribbon replacements
Reviews
What We Think
One of our first reaches on electric guitar cabs is the sE R1 ribbon. It's not as flubby in the low end as many ribbons, and has a midrange response that is a great match for this application. Also, there's more bite in the top end which requires less EQ in the mix compared to other mics. It's not the cheapest ribbon we have, but it's not the most expensive either; for us, it does this one thing so well We consider the R1 a "must have" for anyone recording electric guitars. It excels on many acoustic sources also! |
