Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Provides the supplied directional pickup pattern.
Product detailSKU #1500000274385
sE ElectronicsRN17 Microphone With Wooden Box, Shockmount and Case Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a compact gold-sputtered diaphragm and an unusually large custom transformer, the RN17 is a hand-crafted true-condenser microphone designed to capture fast transients and delicate high-frequency detail without limiting its low-frequency response. Its cardioid pattern, 20 Hz–20 kHz range, and 131 dB maximum SPL make it a focused studio or stage microphone. The matte-black finish stays visually understated, while the included custom shockmount helps reduce vibration and stand knocks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio microphone placement where an unobtrusive matte-black finish is useful.
- Capturing delicate high-frequency content with a microphone designed for fast transient response.
- Setups that need the included shockmount to reduce vibration from a supporting microphone stand.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Systems that cannot provide the required 48V phantom power.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
131 dB maximum SPL
The stated maximum is measured at 0.5% THD and 1 kHz.
Detail 03
Custom shockmount
Helps reduce unwanted vibration or knocks from the supporting microphone stand.
Detail 04
XLR3F
The listed matching connector is XLR3F.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48V phantom power.
- 02The standard pattern is cardioid; an omnidirectional capsule is available separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes with the RN17?
It includes a wooden box, custom shockmount, and case.
02Does it need phantom power?
Yes. The RN17 requires 48V phantom power.
03What pickup pattern does it use?
It uses a cardioid pattern. An omnidirectional capsule is available separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 131dB (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
- Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Sensitivity Figure 8
- 2.51 mV/Pa (-52dB)
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- 5.96 mV/Pa (-44.5dB)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Requirement
- 48V phantom
- Matching Connectors
- XLR3F
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 200 mm
- Weight
- 320
- Diameter
- 44 mm (transformer), 17 mm (capsule)
5 detailsOther
- Capsule Type
- Hand-Crafted True Condenser
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 76dB
- Directional Pattern
- Cardioid (omnidirectional capsule available separately)
- Diaphragm
- 17.2 mm Gold/Mylar
- Self Noise
- 18dB(A) (cardioid), 15dB(A) (omni)
