VR1

The SE Electronics VR1 is a passive ribbon microphone for capturing detailed, natural sound from guitar cabinets, vocals, and a wide range of instruments.

From the Manufacturer

A passive ribbon to bring out the bite and edge from your guitar cabs with no muddy highs. The VR1 delivers a superbly detailed, open and natural sound using a hand-tensioned ribbon constructed by our highly specialized technicians in sE's capsule room. Featuring full frequency response using technology designed by Siwei Zou, sE's CEO, the VR1 offers all-metal housing and a gold plated XLR connector. A secret weapon for top musicians and engineers worldwide, the VR1 excels on vocals, drum kits, acoustic and electric guitar cabs, orchestral strings, piano, woodwinds, and brass.

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 CEO
• All-metal housing and gold plated XLR connector
• A secret weapon for top musicians and engineers worldwide
• Recommended Use: Vocals, drum kit, overhead, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass

Specifications

Components

• Electronics: Passive
• Transducer: Hand-crafted 2.5 µm Aluminum ribbon
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector

Power

• Powering: N/A (phantom-protected)

Sound

• Polar Pattern: 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

Dimensions

• Mic Length: 33 mm (1.30 in.)
• Mic Width: 20 mm (0.79 in.)
• Mic Height: 127 mm (5.00 in.)
• Mic Weight: 230 g (8.11 oz.)

What's in the Box

• VR1 microphone
• Microphone stand clip
• Thread adapter
• Wooden case
• Shock mount