RT1

Common name: sE Electronics RT1

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The RT1 is studio ribbon microphone which uses a valve (tube) as the impedance converter. The circuit is based around a 12AX7 vacuum tube. The output is substantially higher than a conventional ribbon microphone. The RT1 is equipped with  1.8µm aluminium ribbon and Neodymium magnets. It is particularly recommended for instrument and speech use. Includes shock-mount, power supply, microphone cable and aluminium carrying case.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
8 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
300Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
ECC83/12AX7

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
8-pin MIL
Connector notes
XLR-3 on power supply
Available Colours
Weight
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Shock-mount, power supply, microphone cable and aluminium carrying case.
Optional