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User Manual - EN
Thank you
We would like to thank you cordially for choosing this sE microphone! This manual contains some
important instructions for setting up and operating your new equipment. Please take a few minutes
to read the instructions below carefully. We hope you will enjoy working with it as much as we
enjoyed designing and building it for you.
Most Sincerely,
Your sE Team
Brief Description
The VR1 and VR2 ribbon microphones mark a new era in ribbon technology. Whereas most ribbon
microphones have a dark, muted high-frequency response, the VR1 and VR2 utilize a clever
mechanical device to achieve nearly full-range frequency response that extends well beyond that of
most other ribbon microphones, approaching nearly 20kHz. This provides an extended level of top-
end detail, so the result includes not only the distinctly natural low-end and midrange that most
ribbons provide, but also minimal loss in high frequency content. Guitar and brass tones retain their
“edge”, cymbals still sound rich and full, and a supremely natural sound is achieved from top to
bottom.
Additionally, the VR1 and VR2 can handle very high sound pressure levels and thus can be utilized
for applications not normally considered for most ribbon microphones, including loud brass, drums,
and electric guitar cabinets, both in the studio and on stage.
The VR1 is a passive ribbon, so it does not require phantom power – though it is “phantom-
protected”, so it will not be damaged by accidental application of phantom power. Given its lower
output, it is ideally suited for loud sources such as electric guitars, drum overheads, and brass.
The VR2 is an active ribbon and requires +48V phantom power for operation. With higher sensitivity
than the VR1, it is ideally suited for applications including acoustic instruments, piano, and vocals,
as well as the same sources as the VR1 (guitars, drums, brass).
What’s in the box
Your packaging should contain the follow items. If anything is missing, please contact your sE
Electronics dealer and let them know.
• VR1 / VR2 microphone
• microphone stand clip
• thread adapt er
• wooden case
• shock mount
