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sE VR2
Photo: sE Electronics, from its manual, p. 1.

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sE VR2

Active ribbon, figure-8, compact (the phantom-powered version of the VR1)

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−37 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. "Frequency Response", printed once for the VR1 and VR2 (not said which was measured). Relative dB; distance, room, smoothing and typical-vs-individual are not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 4. "Polar Pattern", printed once for the VR1 and VR2. 0° up; each frequency drawn on one half (125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left, 2 to 16 kHz on the right), front and rear lobes drawn alike. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsulehand-tensioned 2.5 µm aluminium ribbon; neodymium magnetp. 3
Sensitivity−37 dBV/Pa (14.1 mV/Pa). Printed "14.1 mV/Pa (-37 dB)".
Self-noise18 dB(A). "Equivalent Noise Level: 18 dB(A)".
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio76 dB. Reference not stated.
Dynamic range117 dB
Output impedance200 ohm, electrical impedance
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, greater than. "Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 18 kHz. "Frequency Range: 20 – 18,000 Hz"; no tolerance given.
PoweringP48. "+48V Phantom" (page 4); "requires a phantom power source providing 48 Volts according to IEC 61938".
Current draw2.4 mAp. 4
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight321 g; also 360 g, earlier manual (v1-9-00). "321 g (11.32 oz.)". The v1-9-00 manual (Full Compass copy, page 4) gives "360 g (12.70 oz)".
Dimensions33 × 17 × 187 mm. Printed "33 mm (1.30 in.) x 17 mm (0.67 in.) x 187 mm (7.36 in.)": width x depth x length. The v1-9-00 manual gives 19.5 mm for the depth.
Supplied accessoriesWindscreen; Microphone clip; Thread adapter; Soft case; Shock mount. "What's in the box". The v1-9-00 manual lists a stand clip, thread adapter, wooden case and shock mount.p. 2
DesignA mechanical device extends the high-frequency response "approaching nearly 20kHz"; handles high SPL (loud brass, drums, guitar cabinets); suited to acoustic instruments, piano and vocals

Documents

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Product page on seelectronics.com

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