sE Electronics sE8 Small-diaphragm Condenser Cardioid Microphone - Black

sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid Microphone Overview Precision pickup. Natural sound. Designed for applications where maximum isolation is essential, the sE8 Supercardioid delivers the same handcrafted condenser performance as the acclaimed sE8 with an even tighter pickup pattern. Whether in the studio or on stage, it captures your source with exceptional clarity while reducing unwanted bleed from surrounding instruments. Recommended Use: Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH Key Features Ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory. Ultra-precision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics. True condenser technology. Highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class. Precise supercardioid polar pattern for focused source capture. Ideal for live sound & source isolation. Compatible with cardioid and omni capsules. Inside the sE8 Handcrafted True Condenser Capsule Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with the highest attention to detail. The ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response, while the ultra-precision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response. Natural Balanced Sound Thanks to its sophisticated acoustic design, the sE8 Supercardioid delivers pristine, transparent sound without unwanted coloration. Its highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern provides focused pickup and excellent off-axis rejection, ensuring precise capture of the intended sound source while minimizing bleed from surrounding instruments. The Quietest Pencil Mic In Its Class With a very short signal path, no ICs, and specially optimized Class-A electronics, the sE8 is one of the quietest microphones on the market. Its transformerless design enables excellent transparency and clarity, while the electronic design provides exceptional dynamic range and brilliant transient response without distortion. Two Switchable Pre-Attenuation Pads The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more. Two Switchable Low-Cut Filters Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques. Why A Handcrafted Capsule? Every sE8 capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned in our very own factory to ensure exceptional consistency and performance. This meticulous process allows each capsule to deliver the precise characteristics and natural, balanced response expected from the sE8 series. All-Metal Housing with Gold-Plated XLR Connector & Premium Finish Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some small-capsule microphones, the sE8's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish and gold-plated XLR connector ensures a great look and a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come. Specifications Components & Dimensions Capsule: Hand-crafted 1/2" True Condenser Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.) Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.) Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.) Sound Polar Pattern: Supercardioid 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 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) Current Consumption: 2.7 mA What's in the Box sE8 microphone Mic clip (with thread adapter) Wind screen Note: Products inside our drum packs come without a protective pouch. Download User Manual