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sE Electronics VR1 Passive Ribbon Microphone - $300 (Port Ludlow)
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The VR1 Breaks the Ribbon Mic Mold
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Who says ribbon microphones have to sound dark? Certainly not sE Electronics. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, the VR1 defies expectations with an impressive frequency response of 20Hz to 18kHz — a feat rarely attained by ribbon mics, especially in this class. The result? A remarkably detailed, open, and natural sound that shines across a wide range of sources: vocals, drum overheads, room ambience, acoustic instruments, electric guitar amps, orchestral strings, piano, woodwinds, brass — you name it. The VR1 handles it all with finesse. At the heart of the VR1 lies a hand-tensioned ribbon, meticulously crafted by sE's expert technicians. It's housed in a rugged all-metal chassis, equipped with a gold-plated XLR connector for reliable, high-quality signal transmission. Additionally, you get a custom shockmount, ensuring optimal placement in any recording scenario, and an elegant wooden storage box. Every studio needs at least one ribbon mic, and with the sE Electronics VR1 in your arsenal, you'll bring everything from delicate violins to powerful vocals right to the front of the mix.