Using a custom designed, hand-wound transformer, this is the world's first pencil mic with a large scale, ultra high-performance transformer.
Combined with a newly developed 17mm capsule from sE, the world's smallest production gold sputtered Mylar capsule, the result is truly magnificent. The definition and detail from the capsule is incredible, made more so by the headroom afforded by the Rupert Neve transformer. The combined effect is one of extreme clarity, with a wonderfully silky finish.
The mic ships with a Cardioid capsule, in a wooden presentation case, and with 5 canisters to hold the Cardioid capsule shipped with the mic, as well as the Supercardioid, Omni, Hypercardioid, and Figure-8 capsules, which are available to purchase separately.
The sERN17 is the ultimate in pencil mic perfection... ideal for all instrument miking applications, this mic, like the RNR1, is set to change recording history.
Technical Specifications:
Acoustical operating principle: Pressure condenser
Directional pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm: -44.5 +/- .5dBV/Pa(6mV/Pa)
Rated impedance: 200 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 23dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 18dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR(rel.94 dB SPL): 69dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted(rel.94 dB SPL): 74dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 150dB
Maximum output voltage: 4V
Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted): 131dB
Supply voltage (P48,IEC 61938): 48V +/- 4V
Current consumption (P48,IEC 61938): 3mA
Matching connectors: XLR3F
Weight: 248g
Diameter: 44mm
Length: 200mm
