| SE Electronics R1 Details
The R1 brings the advantages of the smooth classic sound of a high quality hand crafted Ribbon microphone within the reach of more users. Recommended for: Electric Guitar, Overhead Drum micing, Brass Instruments, Vocals, Horn Sections, Woodwind Instruments, String Sections, Broadcast
SE Electronics R1 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 Includes
- Custom design shock-mount
- Aluminum flight case
- Warranty includes 3 Ribbon replacements
SE Electronics R1 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
What We Think
My first reach on electric guitar cabs is the sE R1 ribbon, period. 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. OK it's not the cheapest ribbon we have, but it's not the most expensive either; for me it does this one thing so well I consider the R1 a "must have" for anyone recording electric guitars. It excels on many acoustic sources also!
- Warren Dent, Front End Audio |
