The first stage is tube-based, with a hand-selected, low-noise ECC82 tube within the microphone chassis, and implementing a custom-built Rupert Neve Designs output transformer.

The second stage is within the floor box – which controls polar pattern, filter and gain switching – and is also coupled with a second custom-made Rupert Neve Designs output transformer.

The Class-A electronics and switchable gain ensure a massive dynamic range, with high sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability and extremely low-noise components, and the switchable low-cut filters eliminate rumble or footfall noise, and can also compensate for an excess of bass frequencies caused by the proximity effect.

This enables the RNT to close-mic many instruments including electric guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments and drums.

INSIDE THE MICROPHONE HAND-CRAFTED, GOLD-SPUTTERED 1" TRUE CONDENSER CAPSULE The finest and most complex capsule sE has ever built Hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory Refined electrode design delivers supremely natural sound quality NINE SELECTABLE POLAR PATTERNS Precisely-tuned dual-diaphragm capsule design allows you to choose the perfect setting for every application Minimize unwanted signal bleed with ease HAND-SELECTED ECC82 TUBE & CUSTOM RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS AUDIO TRANSFORMER Each microphone-grade tube is carefully selected and pretested in-house Allows for stunning realism and depth in recordings Unique tube circuit design optimized for driving the first custom-made transformer HAND-CRAFTED METAL HOUSING WITH PREMIUM FINISH All-metal construction built with highest attention to detail Efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise High quality finish ensures a great look for many years INSIDE THE FLOOR BOX A SECOND CUSTOM-BUILT RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS AUDIO TRANSFORMER Designed for sweet, musical performance and bulletproof isolation Provides the legendary sonic character of Rupert Neve's famous transformers CUSTOM-MADE, DISCRETE CLASS-A RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS AMPLIFICATION Delivers the sonic character and performance expected from the world's most prized recording equipment Utilizes the same operational amplifiers found in Rupert Neve Designs' flagship 5088 console These discrete op-amps ensure enormous headroom, ultra-wide bandwidth, zero crossover distortion, and quality without compromise   ACTIVE GAIN STAGE WITH THREE SWITCHABLE LEVELS Provides 24dB of extended dynamic range for a wide range of applications Discrete Rupert Neve Designs op-amp cards ensure pristine performance Suitable for everything from delicate ambience recordings to close-miking of extremely loud instruments and voices TWO SWITCHABLE ACTIVE LOW-CUT FILTERS Custom Rupert Neve Designs op-amps implemented for best possible sound quality Reduce unwanted rumble or foot-fall noise, or compensate for proximity effect Capsule: Handcrafted 1" diaphragm true condenser Tube Complement: 1x 12AU7/ECC82 Polar Patterns: 9 (omni, cardioid, figure-8, plus 3 steps between each) Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (-36 dB) Gain: -12 / 0 / +12 dB, switchable Max SPL: 151 dB Equivalent Noise Level: 18 dB(A) Dynamic Range: 133 dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dB Low Cut Filter: 40 / 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct, switchable Electrical Impedance: 30 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance: >2k Ohms Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector (floor box) Microphone Dimensions: Diameter: 62 mm (2.44 in.), Length: 240 mm (9.45 in.) Microphone Weight: 989 g (34.90 oz.) Floor Box Dimensions: 356 x 135 x 100 mm (14.02 x 5.31 x 3.94 in.) Floor Box Weight: 3,905 g (137.79 oz.)