The sE Electronics sE8 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with a hand-made, gold-sputtered cardioid capsule. Suitable for live and recording scenarios, the microphone has been engineered to provide a balanced, transparent, and natural sound as well as a detailed transient response.
The sE8 boasts inherently low self-noise for capturing audio in particularly quiet situations. It also sports an SPL high enough to handle drums and a dynamic range large enough to handle record triple-piano to triple-forte velocities accurately.
Two switchable pre-attenuation pads are on hand, should you encounter particularly loud sound sources one will shave off 10 dB, while the other will attenuate 20 dB. You ll also note a switchable low-pass filter that rolls off low end at either 80 or 160 Hz at 6 dB per octave.
To enhance durabilityand to reject electrical interference and noisethe sE8 sports an all-metal chassis. The gold-plated, 3-pin XLR connector ensures signal reliability for a long time to come. Handcrafted and hand-tuned, the microphone comes with a mic clip, a thread adapter, and a windscreen.
Key Features at a Glance
- 3-micron, gold-sputtered diaphragm
- Handcrafted, hand-tuned capsule
- Precision electrode design for a linear, naturalistic response
- Backplate design provides smooth, natural sound and consistent off-axis response
- Electronic design provides low noise without the use of integrated circuits
- Transformerless design for transparency and clarity
- Class-A circuitry for a high dynamic range and transient response without distortion
- -10 and -20 dB pads, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more
- Low-pass filters, selectable between 80 and 160 Hz
- All-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of electrical interference and noise
- Includes mic clip with thread adapter
- Includes windscreen
EAN: 819032011218
sE Electronics SE8 Specs
Microphone
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Cymbals, Overhead, Instrument, Strings, Room Ambiance |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 139 dB SPL Peak (1 kHz, .5% THD) 159 dB SPL (1 kHz, .5% THD, with Pad) |
| Impedance | 110 Ohms |
| Load Impedance | 1 Kilohms |
| Sensitivity | -32 dBV |
| Dynamic Range | 126 dB (without Pad) 146 dB (with Pad) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 81 dB |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 13 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Headphone Connector | None |
Power
| Bus Power | None |
| Operating Voltage | 48 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 2.7 mA |
Physical
| Color | Black |
| Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Construction Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | : 0.91 x L: 4.72" / : 23 x L: 120 mm |
| Weight | 4.97 oz / 141 g |
In the Box
- sE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Windscreen
- Mic Clip
- Thread Adapter
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Registration Extension: 2-Year
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