SE ELECTRONICS Voodoo VR1 Ribbon Microphone

The VR1 Ribbon Microphone: A New Era for Ribbon Technology

The VR1 from sE marks a significant advancement in ribbon mic technology, offering the classic midrange magic of a traditional ribbon without sacrificing the high-frequency clarity. Designed by Siwei Zou, the company's CEO, and meticulously crafted by sE's specialized technicians, the VR1 delivers a superbly detailed, open, and natural recording experience for a wide range of acoustic instruments and guitar cabs.

Compared to traditional ribbons that can sometimes sound dull in the high frequencies, the VR1's clever mechanical design extends the frequency response, preserving the bite and edge of your guitar cabs or cymbals, while still smoothing out any harshness. This versatility has already made the VR1 a "secret weapon" for top musicians and engineers worldwide.

"I'm a songwriter, not an engineer, and whatever gets me there the quickest is what I'm going to use. That's why I like this microphone - it's a no-brainer!" - Steve Stevens, guitarist (Billy Idol)

The VR1's custom-built shock mount allows for not only isolation from mechanical vibration but also versatile, flexible mic placement. The lower portion of the mount can be centered inside for extra protection or flipped to the outside, enabling the VR1 to reach underneath a snare or be pressed flat against a speaker grille cloth.

Each VR1 comes complete with a wooden presentation box, a mic clip, a mic stand thread adapter, and a custom shock mount, reflecting sE's commitment to providing a premium user experience.

The handcrafted and hand-tuned ribbon element is a point of pride for sE, as this level of craftsmanship is almost unheard of in affordable microphones. The attention to detail in the VR1's construction ensures a better-sounding ribbon microphone, as the company firmly believes that "they sound better that way."

Specifications: - Electronics: Passive - Generating Element: Hand-tensioned 2.5µm aluminum ribbon - Directional Pattern: Figure-8 - Frequency range: 20 Hz - 18 kHz - Impedance: 300 Ohms - Sensitivity: 1.78 mV/Pa (-55 dB) - Max SPL: 135 dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz) - Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dB - Self Noise: 19 dB(A) - Matching Connectors: XLR3F - Power requirement: N/A (phantom-protected) - Weight: 230g / 8.11oz

From guitars to room mics to drum overheads, the VR1 ribbon microphone from sE is poised to redefine the capabilities of affordable ribbon technology, providing musicians and engineers with a powerful and versatile tool for their recording arsenal.

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