sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Microphones

Advanced electronics for full-frequency response

The VR1 defies ribbon mic expectations. While traditional ribbon microphones are celebrated for their warm, vintage tone, they can fall short in capturing high-end detail. This is certainly not the case with the VR1. Engineered with cutting-edge electronics by the dedicated team at sE Electronics, this microphone delivers a full-spectrum response from 20Hz to 18kHz, capturing every nuance with stunning clarity. Moreover, its impressive 135dB maximum SPL handling makes it ideal for high-volume sources, such as overdriven guitar amps. In essence, the VR1 combines the articulate precision of a top-tier condenser with the signature smoothness only a ribbon can provide.

Versatile design meets rugged durability

Every detail of the VR1 was designed with one goal in mind: capturing sound with stunning clarity, warmth, and realism. The sE Electronics VR1 features a flat, round-edged chassis and comes with a custom suspension shockmount that allows for precise mic placement. Whether you center it in the mount, flip it flush against a drumhead or guitar cabinet, or angle it into the heart of a kick drum, the VR1 adapts effortlessly to your application. Beyond that, its compact form factor fits into tight spaces with ease, while the robust all-metal housing ensures it can withstand the rigors of both studio sessions and life on the road.

sE Electronics VR1 Features:

• A passive ribbon microphone with a detailed, open, and natural sound that shines across a wide range of sources
• Houses a hand-tensioned ribbon, meticulously crafted by sE’s expert technicians
• Cutting-edge electronics yield a full-spectrum response from 20Hz–18kHz
• Impressive 135dB maximum SPL handling withstands overdriven guitar amps and other high-volume sources
• Fig-8 pickup pattern is amazing at picking up environmental sounds and impulses
• Custom shockmount ensures optimal placement in any recording scenario
• Reliable gold-plated XLR connector
• Rugged all-metal chassis
• Elegant wooden box for storage