Developed in close collaboration with Rupert Neve, the sE Electronics RNT is a flagship large-diaphragm, multi-pattern tube condenser microphone that brings the larger-than-life sound of classic studio tube mics into the modern age. A handcrafted 1-inch true-condenser dual-diaphragm capsule, hand-selected ECC82 tube stage, and custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers capture vocals and instruments with enhanced depth and sonic clarity.

The floor-box power supply houses a second custom Rupert Neve Designs output transformer built around the same discrete op-amps used in the 5088 console. A nine-position polar pattern switch, three switchable gain stages, and active 40/80 Hz low-cut filters give you precise control over source pickup and ambient bleed.

Key Features

• Handcrafted, gold-sputtered 1-inch true-condenser dual-diaphragm capsule
• Hand-selected ECC82 tube optimized for the first custom Rupert Neve output transformer
• Nine selectable polar patterns from omni through cardioid to figure-8
• Fully discrete Class-A electronics in both active stages
• Switchable gain stages (-12 / 0 / +12 dB) with 24 dB extended dynamic range
• Switchable active low-cut filters at 40 Hz and 80 Hz
• All-metal microphone housing with gold-plated XLR connector
• Second custom Rupert Neve transformer and 5088-style op-amps in floor box

Specifications

• Capsule: Handcrafted 1-inch true condenser
• Tube complement: 1x 12AU7 / ECC82
• Polar patterns: 9 (omni, cardioid, figure-8, plus three steps between each)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (-36 dBV)
• Gain: -12 / 0 / +12 dB, switchable
• Max SPL: 151 dB
• Equivalent noise: 18 dB
• Dynamic range: 133 dB
• Signal to noise ratio: 76 dB
• Low-cut filter: 40 / 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct, switchable
• Output impedance: 30 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >1k ohms
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR (via floor box)
• Power: Included floor-box power supply
• Microphone dimensions: 62 x 240 mm (2.44 x 9.45 in.)
• Microphone weight: 989 g (34.89 oz.)
• Floor box dimensions: 356 x 135 x 100 mm (14.02 x 5.31 x 3.94 in.)
• Floor box weight: 3905 g (137.74 oz.)

In the Box

• RNT microphone
• Custom shockmount
• RNT floor box (power supply)
• 8-pin cable to connect mic to floor box
• IEC power cable
• Wooden microphone box
• Flight case
• sE logo sticker
• User manual with warranty card