SE R1 Ribbon Mic

montanasan · 14th December 2006

I've just been given an SE R1 Ribbon Mic out on loan. Looking forward to trying it out. Does anyone else have experience with this mic? Any tips/tricks you'd like to share with the class? What sources have you used them on? Any user opinions greatly appreciated.
joe.

Torwald · 14th December 2006

No real experience from it, but if I'm not awfully wrong there's a review of it in last month's Sound on Sound.

Oh, and this was my first post

montanasan · 14th December 2006

Yeah I read the Sound on Sound review. It was a very positive review.
This is my first ribbon mic experience. Are there any specific do's and don'ts?
joe.

jlsgear · 14th December 2006

Store it vertical , put a bag over it when not in use - disable phantom power - give the mic some distance.

doubledecker · 14th December 2006

I've recorded male vocal group with two of these in stereo.
I was not impressed

montanasan · 14th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubledecker

I've recorded male vocal group with two of these in stereo.
I was not impressed

What was the problem? Can you be more specific thanks.

tubedude · 14th December 2006

They are ribbons... not the favorite thing for vocals in most cases. No one is surprised that you didnt like them on vocal choir or whatever. Use them in the normal context and you may find them quite desirable.

montanasan · 14th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubedude

Use them in the normal context and you may find them quite desirable.

I'm new to the whole ribbon mic thing so what would you say is a normal context?
Thanks in advance, joe.

Torwald · 15th December 2006

I would try it on a guitar amp and maybe an acoustic guitar. Maybe as a complement to a close miced kick drum about a meter from the kick.

montanasan · 19th December 2006

Anyone got anything else good/bad to say about their experience with the SE R1?

limestone · 19th December 2006

We had it in a shootout with a royer r 121, an aea R84 and an aea R92 a couple months ago...

Very flat, boring sounding mic. Very dark, even for a ribbon!

Would save up a couple more weeks and go for any AEA any day...

Some other sE mics have been very surprising though. But the ribbon...

Does not cut the mustard!

Cheers,

Louis

maverickrenegade · 26th August 2011

I just bought 2 for £260 and I've got to say I'm blown away, they sound amazing!! Obviously it's personal preference as well but I didn't find them boring at all - exactly the opposite in fact. I just recording my original musicman stingray 1 guitar through a 59 bassman and it's the best I've ever heard the setup sound..

Tried it on acoustic guitar and the sound was absolutely beautiful but you definitely need a clean pre with lots of gain... If you're into authentic, old school sounds I'd recommend this mic to anybody. If you're into overhyped top-ended sounds this is definitely not the mic for you..

illinoise · 26th August 2011

Some clips of it here, haven't heard one in person myself...

Clip-A-Lator: Audio and Video | Studio Gear Shootouts @ ZenProAudio.com

14th December 2006	#1
montanasan Gear addict Joined: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast of Scotland Posts: 339 Thread Starter	SE R1 Ribbon Mic I've just been given an SE R1 Ribbon Mic out on loan. Looking forward to trying it out. Does anyone else have experience with this mic? Any tips/tricks you'd like to share with the class? What sources have you used them on? Any user opinions greatly appreciated. joe.

14th December 2006	#7
tubedude Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ky. Posts: 637	They are ribbons... not the favorite thing for vocals in most cases. No one is surprised that you didnt like them on vocal choir or whatever. Use them in the normal context and you may find them quite desirable. __________________ You CAN polish a turd... if you freeze it first.

26th August 2011	#13
illinoise Gear Head Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 39	Some clips of it here, haven't heard one in person myself... Clip-A-Lator: Audio and Video \| Studio Gear Shootouts @ ZenProAudio.com __________________ PT9, RME UFX, Aurora GTQ2, AMS Neve 1073, API 3124, Macbook, AKG C414XLS, Shure SM7b, Sm57 x2, MD421 x2, AKG D112, MJMod MK012, KRK VXT4, Variety of Acoustic Treatment

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14th December 2006	#2
Torwald Gear nut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 103	No real experience from it, but if I'm not awfully wrong there's a review of it in last month's Sound on Sound. Oh, and this was my first post

14th December 2006	#4
jlsgear Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2003 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 654	Store it vertical , put a bag over it when not in use - disable phantom power - give the mic some distance.

14th December 2006	#5
doubledecker Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 896	I've recorded male vocal group with two of these in stereo. I was not impressed

15th December 2006	#9
Torwald Gear nut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 103	I would try it on a guitar amp and maybe an acoustic guitar. Maybe as a complement to a close miced kick drum about a meter from the kick.

19th December 2006	#10
montanasan Gear addict Joined: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast of Scotland Posts: 339 Thread Starter	Anyone got anything else good/bad to say about their experience with the SE R1?

19th December 2006	#11
limestone Gear nut Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 105	We had it in a shootout with a royer r 121, an aea R84 and an aea R92 a couple months ago... Very flat, boring sounding mic. Very dark, even for a ribbon! Would save up a couple more weeks and go for any AEA any day... Some other sE mics have been very surprising though. But the ribbon... Does not cut the mustard! Cheers, Louis

26th August 2011	#12
maverickrenegade Gear Head Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 55	I just bought 2 for £260 and I've got to say I'm blown away, they sound amazing!! Obviously it's personal preference as well but I didn't find them boring at all - exactly the opposite in fact. I just recording my original musicman stingray 1 guitar through a 59 bassman and it's the best I've ever heard the setup sound.. Tried it on acoustic guitar and the sound was absolutely beautiful but you definitely need a clean pre with lots of gain... If you're into authentic, old school sounds I'd recommend this mic to anybody. If you're into overhyped top-ended sounds this is definitely not the mic for you..