SE ELECTRONICS VOODOO VR1 VE Vintage Edition Passive Ribbon Mic with Shockmount and Case

 VOODOO VR1 VE  SE ELECTRONICS 

 Vintage Edition Passive Ribbon Mic with Shockmount and Case 

While it still delivers the award-winning sound of its predecessor, the sE Electronics Vintage Edition Voodoo VR1 invokes the aesthetics of a mid-20th-century European ribbon mic. Based on some of the innovations sE created when they made the world-famous RNR1 ribbon mic, sE Electronics designed the Voodoo VR1 to be an affordable, passive ribbon microphone. The brainchild of sE Electronics' CEO Siwei Zou, the Voodoo VR1 performs amazingly well across its 20Hz–18kHz frequency response. It can be used on an array of sound sources, and the Vintage Edition Voodoo VR1 truly shines on acoustic instruments and guitar cabinets.

Incredible ribbon performance for an affordable price

Ribbon microphones have an unmistakable warm, true tone that is indispensable in a recording studio. Unfortunately, most ribbons are prohibitively expensive for many engineers. sE Electronics heard the calls for an affordable ribbon mic and introduced the Voodoo VR1 passive ribbon. Now you can get all of that detailed clear sound from a true ribbon mic, at a price anyone can afford.

One of the first full-frequency ribbon microphones

Before the Voodoo series was released, the only full-frequency ribbon mic was sE Electronics' own RNR1, designed in conjunction with Rupert Neve. An amazing mic in its own right, the RNR1 isn't cheap. And rightfully so. But the industry was turned on its head when sE Electronics also released the Voodoo series, with the resulting mics claiming much of the same performance, but at a price well below the original. Thanks to an ingenious electrical circuit, you can now get that full-frequency sound for your recording budget.

Designed by sE Electronics' CEO Siwei Zou

At sE Electronics, CEO Siwei Zou is right there working with his employees designing these amazing microphones. As a classically trained musician in his own right, he knows what he wants out of a great microphone. The circuitry that is responsible for the VR1's unbelievable performance is direct from the man himself.

Features:

• Invokes the aesthetics of a mid-20th-centruy European ribbon mic

• Competes with high-end mics at a lower price

• Full-frequency response is magic on detailed sources

• Designed by company founder Siwei Zou

• Polar Pattern: Figure 8

• Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz: 135dB

• Phantom power protection

• Rugged design can be used virtually anywhere

• Ruler-flat frequency response from 20Hz to 18kHz +/- 2dB

Specifications:

• Microphone Type: Passive Ribbon

• Ribbon Type: 2.5-micron Aluminum

• Mono/Stereo: Mono

• Polar Pattern: Figure-8

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-18kHz

• Max SPL: 135dB (1kHz at 0.5% THD)

• Output Impedance: 300 ohms

• Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB

• Self Noise: 19dB (A weighted)

• Sensitivity: 1.78mV/Pa (-55dB)

• Connector: XLR

• Power Source: Passive

• Dimensions: 5.00" x 1.30" x 0.77"

• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

• Included Accessories: Shockmount, Mic Stand Clip, Thread Adapter, Wooden Case

SALE: $399.99 

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