SE ELECTRONICS SE8 CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

SMALL IN STATURE, HUGE IN SOUND

Suitable for any challenge in the studio or on stage, the sE8 is a new, hand-crafted, high-performance small diaphragm condenser, fresh from the sE labs.

RECOMMENDED FOR

Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestra + strings, piano, woodwind, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH

HIGHLIGHTS

Handcrafted capsule and all-metal construction

Balanced sound and sophisticated backplate design

Perfect for sources like kick drums and drum overheads

One of the quietest small capsule microphones on the planet

The highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class

Integrated attenuators and bass filters

Compatible with our omni sE8 capsule

Components

CapsuleHand-made 1/2" true condenser

Power

Electrical impedance 110 ohms

Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms

Connectivity3-pin male XLR connector

Power supply48 V phantom power (P48 according to IEC 61938)

Sound

Polar patternsCardioid

Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)

Max SPL 139 / 149 / 159 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)

Equivalent noise level 13 dB

Dynamic range 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB attenuation)

Signal/noise ratio81 dB

Low-cut filter80/160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable

Attenuation pad 10/20 dB, switchable

Current consumption 2.7 mA

Dimensions

Microphone diameter 23 mm (0.91 in)

Microphone length 120 mm (4.72 in.)