Se Electronics VR1 Instrument Microphone

sE ELECTRONICS VR1 (black) ribbon microphone

The sE Electronics VR1 Voodoo is one of the most unique microphones on the market, marking a new era in ribbon microphone technology. Designed by sE Electronics founder Siwei Zou, this passive ribbon microphone features a revolutionary mechanical design that allows for a full frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Unlike traditional ribbon microphones, which often lose high frequencies, the VR1 delivers incredible detail while maintaining the warm and natural sound for which ribbon devices are prized.

This instrument microphone is highly valued for its ability to handle high sound pressure levels (up to 135 dB), making it a standard for recording electric guitar amplifiers, drum cymbals, or brass instruments. Its Figure-8 polar pattern allows it to capture sound from both the front and back, while perfectly isolating side noises. It is a compact, robust, and precise studio microphone that brings life and spaciousness to any recording.

Key features

• Voodoo technology: a patented mechanical solution ensuring full 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency reproduction.
• Handcrafted ribbon: a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon is manufactured and tuned at the sE Electronics factory.
• High SPL tolerance: ability to record very loud sources without distortion.
• Compact design: its small size makes the microphone easy to place even in confined spaces near amplifiers or drums.
• Classic character: gives recordings a natural "vintage" smoothness without high-frequency loss.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: sE Electronics
• Model: VR1 Voodoo
• Product code VR1
• Type: Passive Ribbon
• Polar pattern: Figure-8
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 18,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 1.78 mV/Pa (-55 dB)
• Maximum sound pressure level (SPL): 135 dB
• Impedance: 300 ohms
• Connector: 3-pin XLR

Included in the box

• 1 x sE ELECTRONICS VR1 ribbon microphone
• 1 x Shock mount ("spider")
• 1 x Standard microphone clip
• 1 x Thread adapter
• 1 x Wooden storage box
• 1 x User manual

Who is it for?

• Guitarists looking for the best way to capture the natural sound of an electric guitar amplifier.
• Drummers and sound engineers who want a detailed but not "harsh" cymbal sound (overheads).
• Professional studios that value the texture and depth ribbon microphones provide for acoustic instruments.

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