sE Electronics sE8 Omni Condenser Microphone, Matched Pair

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Key Features

  • Handmade capsule for natural, balanced sound
  • Ultra-quiet operation, ideal for sensitive applications
  • High dynamic range and SPL handling
  • Two switchable pre-attenuation pads
  • All-metal housing with gold-plated XLR connector

sE Electronics sE8 Omni Condenser Microphone, Matched Pair Overview

The sE Electronics sE8 Omni Condenser Microphone, Matched Pair is a best-in-class small-diaphragm condenser microphone that's ideal for orchestral or percussion recording. This high-performance, small-diaphragm condenser microphone set stands out with its handmade, gold-sputtered diaphragms that deliver a natural, balanced sound, making it perfect for a wide range of applications, from acoustic guitar and choirs to percussion and cymbals.


The sE8's ultra-quiet operation sets it apart, making it the go-to microphone for capturing the subtle nuances of both studio recordings and live performances. Additionally, the robust all-metal construction and gold-plated XLR connectors ensure durability and a loss-free signal connection, essential for maintaining quality in demanding situations.


With features like integrated attenuation pads and low-cut filters, the sE8 offers versatility and control, allowing you to fine-tune recordings to perfection. The matched pair comes with a precision stereo mounting bar, windscreens, mic clips, and a metal flight case, making it an invaluable kit for achieving a consistent, clear stereo image.

Product Ref: 295172

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New capsule design

Carefully crafted in sE's laboratories, the sE8 incorporates a new backplate design into its construction. No matter how much EQ or filtering you apply, this new design prevents harshness whilst simultaneously providing you with the highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class. On top of this, the sE8 features a hand-crafted gold-sputtered capsule with an ultra-thin diaphragm that has been tuned to perfection by technicians with decades of experience. This new capsule is built in a manner reminiscent of the world's finest musical instruments, and is truly worthy of recording them.

-10dB/-20dB pad

The pad switch can be used if you're recording a very hot or loud signal. For miking up loud sound sources such as drums or a guitar cabinet, the -10dB or -20dB settings will reduce the level output from the microphone to the connected microphone preamp, ensuring a high quality signal is delivered.

Switchable 80Hz/160Hz Lo-cut/Hi-pass filter

The sE8 incorporates a handy lo-cut/hi-pass switchable filter into its circuitry. 80Hz or 160Hz lo-cut can be applied to decrease the level of proximity effect, which is typical behaviour in cardioid pattern microphones if placed very close to the sound source, or to isolate from low frequency rumble from other sources.

High performance electronics

The sE Electronics sE8 has been designed with a super-short signal path with no ICs, and using only the best, specially optimized, Class-A electronics. As a result, the sE8 is one of the quietest small diaphragm condensers you can buy, and by far the quietest in its class.

Reviews

"These sE8's are really blowing me away...the response is so great." - Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)

"They were reminiscent of some of the best condensers I've used, some much more expensive." - Mix Magazine

"Unlike many inexpensive small diaphragm condensers, the sE8's high frequencies were smooth and not spitty or noisy." - Adam Kagan (Tape Op Magazine)

Features

  • Balanced, natural and reliable hand-crafted gold-sputtered condenser capsule
  • Tuned-in house for superb linearity
  • Newly-developed backplate delivers consistent off-axis response, perfect for a matched stereo pair
  • Best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio with transformerless design
  • Class-A circuitry produces stunning depth and clarity
  • Two switchable pre-attenuation for increased dynamic range between -10 and -20dB
  • Two switchable low-cut filters at 80 and 160Hz effectively eliminates unwanted rumble or proximity effect
  • All-metal, robust housing with gold-plated XLR connector
  • Includes precise stereo mounting bar and two protective windscreens

Specifications

Components

  • Capsule, Hand-crafted 1/2" True Condenser

Power

  • Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms
  • Connectivity: 3-pin Male XLR Connector
  • Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 According To IEC 61938)

Sound

  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 25 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 Pad)
  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 81 dB
  • Low-cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, Switchable
  • Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, Switchable
  • Current Consumption: 2.7 mA

Dimensions

  • Mic Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
  • Mic Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
  • Mic Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.)
  • Product Code: sE8 omni (P)

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