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The RN17 is a small-diaphragm condenser built by sE Electronics with a transformer designed by Rupert Neve. Its hand-made capsule and custom transformer give it a fuller low end and smoother top than most small-diaphragm condensers, which are usually chosen for flat accuracy. It suits studio engineers recording acoustic guitar, strings, drum overheads and piano who want detail without harshness. The trade-off is that it is a premium, single-pattern-at-a-time mic with a fixed cardioid capsule, so rivals with switchable patterns or interchangeable capsules offer more flexibility for less.
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Lowest price we've seen: $2,199.00 on Nov 9 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
Reviewers treat the RN17 as a character small-diaphragm condenser rather than a neutral measurement mic. They praise its low-end body and smooth top on acoustic instruments, and most criticism centers on the price and the single cardioid pattern.