The sE Electronics / Rupert Neve Designs RNT is a flagship tube condenser microphone born from the collaboration between sE Electronics and legendary audio designer Rupert Neve. It features a hand-crafted, gold-sputtered 1-inch true condenser dual-diaphragm capsule with nine selectable polar patterns, and a dual-stage Class-A signal path that combines a hand-selected ECC82 tube with custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers — delivering a level of sonic refinement and flexibility that places it among the finest studio microphones available.
Polar Patterns
9 Selectable
Omni to Figure-8
Capsule
1″ Dual-Diaphragm
Gold-sputtered, hand-crafted
Tube
ECC82
Hand-selected
Gain Levels
3 Switchable
+24dB extended range
Dual-Stage Signal Path
The RNT uses a unique dual-stage Class-A architecture. Stage one, inside the microphone body, is tube-based — built around a hand-selected ECC82 valve with a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer. Stage two, housed in the external floor box, uses the same op-amp topology found in the Rupert Neve Designs 5088 mixing console, with a second custom transformer. This two-stage approach gives the RNT both the harmonic warmth of a tube front end and the precision and headroom of Neve console electronics.
Features
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Collaboration between sE Electronics and Rupert Neve Designs
Collaboration between sE Electronics and Rupert Neve Designs
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Hand-crafted, gold-sputtered 1″ true condenser dual-diaphragm capsule
Hand-crafted, gold-sputtered 1″ true condenser dual-diaphragm capsule
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9 selectable polar patterns for complete recording versatility
9 selectable polar patterns for complete recording versatility
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Dual-stage Class-A electronics with hand-selected ECC82 tube
Dual-stage Class-A electronics with hand-selected ECC82 tube
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Two custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers in the signal path
Two custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers in the signal path
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Floor box stage uses same op-amps as the RND 5088 console
Floor box stage uses same op-amps as the RND 5088 console
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Active gain stage with 3 switchable levels including +24dB extended range
Active gain stage with 3 switchable levels including +24dB extended range
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Two switchable active low-cut filters
Two switchable active low-cut filters
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All-metal construction for durability and RF rejection
All-metal construction for durability and RF rejection
Specifications
| Type | Tube Condenser (True Condenser) |
| Capsule | 1″ dual-diaphragm, gold-sputtered, hand-crafted |
| Polar Patterns | 9 selectable (Omni through Cardioid to Figure-8) |
| Tube | Hand-selected ECC82 |
| Transformers | 2x custom Rupert Neve Designs |
| Gain Stages | 3 switchable levels (+24dB extended range) |
| Low-Cut Filters | 2 switchable active filters |
| SKU | RNT |
