SE ELECTRONICS VR1 Passive Ribbon Microphone with Full 20Hz-18kHz Frequency Response - Classic Ribbon Mic for Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Cabinets, Drums, Acoustic Instruments, Vocals & More

The sE Electronics VR1 is a ribbon microphone designed to deliver the superbly detailed, open, and warm sound ribbon mics are known for, with a full frequency response that captures far more high-frequency detail than traditional ribbon designs.Until the VR series, the only ribbon microphone capable of performing across the full 20 Hz-18 kHz frequency range was sE’s own Rupert Neve collaboration, the RNR1. The VR series continues that innovation with a clever mechanical design developed by Siwei Zou, sE Electronics’ CEO, combined with a hand-tensioned ribbon constructed by highly specialized technicians in sE’s capsule room. The VR1 also features built-in phantom power protection, helping safeguard the microphone during studio use.The VR1 is a passive ribbon microphone, designed to bring out the bite and edge of guitar cabinets without muddy highs while maintaining the natural warmth and smooth character ribbon microphones are prized for. From electric guitar amps and drum overheads to acoustic instruments, piano, brass, woodwinds, and orchestral recordings, the VR1 delivers detailed, balanced sound across a wide range of studio and live applications.Each ribbon element is individually hand-tensioned to ensure consistent performance and precise transient response, while the microphone’s ultra-slim chassis, less than 3/4 inch thick, allows for easy placement against guitar cabinets, drum heads, and other tight recording setups.The VR1 acoustic guitar mic also features a custom shockmount that allows the microphone to be centered within the mount and positioned in multiple orientations, making it easy to angle the mic exactly where it sounds best.Built for reliability, the microphone’s all-metal housing helps reject electrical interference and unwanted noise, while the gold-plated XLR connector ensures clean, dependable signal connection for years of demanding studio or stage use.

• 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – Using innovative ribbon technology designed by sE Electronics’ CEO, the VR series captures the full 20 Hz-18 kHz frequency range, combining classic ribbon warmth with extended high-frequency detail
• 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 – Designed to bring out the bite and edge of guitar cabinets without muddy highs, the VR1 guitar mic delivers typical ribbon warmth, making it ideal for electric guitar amps while also performing beautifully on drum overheads and acoustic instruments
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 – This studio recording microphone captures a detailed, open, and natural sound with the raw, punchy character classic ribbon mics are known for, making it especially well-suited for guitar cabinets and dynamic sources
• 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗲 – Each ribbon element is individually hand-tensioned by highly specialized technicians in sE’s capsule room, delivering the classic passive ribbon response with expressive dynamics and natural character
• 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 – With a chassis less than 3/4" thick, this low-profile ribbon mic fits easily against guitar cabinets, drum heads, or other tight recording setups where larger microphones cannot be positioned properly
• 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 – The included shockmount allows the microphone to be centered, flipped, or angled for stable positioning when used as a drum mic, guitar amp microphone, or piano microphone
• 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Built with a rugged metal housing and a gold-plated XLR connector, this acoustic ribbon mic provides reliable signal connection and long-term durability for studio and live sound environments