sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Microphone

The VR1, a passive ribbon to bring out the bite and edge from your guitar cabs with no muddy highs.

The VR ribbon microphones from sE mark a new era for ribbon mic technology.

Until the VR Series, the only ribbon mic in the world to perform across 20Hz-20kHz was our own Rupert Neve collaboration, the RNR1. This was achieved using state-of-the-art custom transformers and a Rupert Neve-designed circuit to reveal HF usually absent.

With the VR mics, full frequency response is achieved using a clever mechanical device designed by Siwei Zou, the company CEO, and a hand-tensioned ribbon constructed by our highly specialized technicians in sE’s capsule room.

The result is a superbly detailed, open and natural recording of acoustic instruments and guitar cabs. The VR1 & VR2’s ability to perform – coupled with their unique look – have already made them a secret weapon for top musicians and engineers worldwide.

VR1 (passive)
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)

Dimensions: Length: 33mm (1.30 in.) Width: 19.5mm (0.77 in) Height: 127mm (5.00 in)

Weight: 230g / 8.11oz

What’s in the box
1 x sE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Microphone
1 x Mic Clip
1 x Shock Mount
1 x Microphone Pouch
1 x Wooden Storage Box
1 x Product Guide