SMALL MEMBRANE CONDENSER MICROPHONE 'Unit-by-unit paired version of the wonderful RN17 microphone. RN17 factory stereo pair. When purchased as a pair, transformers and cardioid capsules are factory adjusted for perfect tolerance, ensuring the best possible stereo image. This configuration also includes a precision stereo mounting bar, two anti-vibration mounts, a large wooden presentation case and vacuum valves for future changes. All settings are packaged in a secure flight case.
Designed in collaboration with Mr. Rupert Neve, the RN17 redefines the capabilities of a Small Diaphragm Condenser.
This is the world's first pencil microphone with a high-performance transformer, manually wound and manufactured on a large scale.
The second product of the sE / Rupert Neve collaboration, work on the RN17 began with a discussion between Rupert and Siwei Zou about the advantages and problems of small diaphragm capacitors. I said: That transformer is too big. This is a small capsule microphone. Impossible.
According to Siwei, "the problem with SDCs is that they have a very clear sound, the SPL is high, but the sound is very cold, not like with a large diaphragm. The quality of the transformer can make the sound much better. But that little transformer, nobody can do it. ''
Rupert told me: '' I want THIS transformer. I said to him: That transformer is going to be too big. This is a small capsule microphone. Impossible. He said: I want the impossible to be possible. ''

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