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sE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)

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sE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)Cardioid Polar Pattern Matched Pair for Stereo Recordings Gold Sputtered, Small Diaphragm Condenser Transformerless Design for Transparency Selectable 10 dB and 20 dB Pad Low Cut Filter at 80 Hz and 160 Hz All Metal Chassis Includes 2 Mic Clips Includes Windscreens & Mounting Bar Includes Metal Flight Case Designed for stereo recording, the sE Electronics sE8 Matched Pair gives you two sE8 microphones in one convenient package. The sE8 itself is is a

  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Matched Pair for Stereo Recordings
  • Gold-Sputtered, Small-Diaphragm Condenser
  • Transformerless Design for Transparency
  • Selectable -10 dB and -20 dB Pad
  • Low-Cut Filter at 80 Hz and 160 Hz
  • All-Metal Chassis
  • Includes 2 Mic Clips
  • Includes Windscreens & Mounting Bar
  • Includes Metal Flight Case

Designed for stereo recording, the sE Electronics sE8 Matched Pair gives you two sE8 microphones in one convenient package. The sE8 itself is 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. With two microphones matched specifically for consistency, you'll be able to capture a clear and accurate stereo image.

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 Hz or 160 Hz at 6 dB per octave.

To enhance durability�and to reject electrical interference and noise�the 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 microphones come with two mic clips, two thread adapters, two windscreens, a stereo bar for mounting the microphones, and a robust metal case for protecting the mics when they're not in use.

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 dB 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 Hz and 160 Hz
  • All-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of electrical interference and noise 
  • Includes two mic clips, each with a thread adapter
  • Includes two windscreens
  • Includes stereo bar for mounting microphones for stereo recording
  • includes a robust metal case
UPC: 819032011225
In the Box
sE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)
  • Set of Mic Clips and Thread Adapters
  • Set of Windscreens (2x)
  • Stereo Mounting Bar
  • Metal Flight Case
  • Limited 3-Year Warranty

sE Electronics sE8 specs

Analog Performance
Sound Field Mono
Transducer Condenser
Tube No
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio Cardioid: 81 dB 
Equivalent Noise Level Cardioid: 13 dB A-Weighted
Maximum SPL Cardioid: 159 dB SPL Peak
Pad -10 dB
-20 dB
Impedance Cardioid: 110 Ohms
Load Impedance 1 kOhms

>1 kOhms

Sensitivity Cardioid: 25 mV/Pa
Low-Cut Filter 6 dB/Octave @ 80 Hz
6 dB/Octave @ 160 Hz
CMRR Not specified by manufacturer
General
Output Connectors 1 x 3-Pin XLR
Operating Current Consumption 2.7 mA
Operating Voltage 48 V
AC Input Power Not specified by manufacturer
Length 4.72" / 120 mm
Diameter 0.91" / 23 mm
Weight 4.97 oz / 141 g
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