sE Electronics sE7 sideFire Small-Diaphragm Electret Condenser Microphone

The sE Electronics sE7 sideFire is a compact small-diaphragm electret condenser microphone engineered for precision recording in tight spaces. Its side-firing design allows placement close to sound sources without obstruction, making it ideal for drum overheads, acoustic instruments, and orchestral recording. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, the sE7 delivers focused sound capture with excellent off-axis rejection. The electret condenser element ensures smooth, detailed frequency response across the audio spectrum. Built for professional studio and live sound applications, this microphone combines durability with acoustic clarity. The compact form factor and flexible mounting options integrate seamlessly into complex mic setups. Whether capturing cymbals, strings, or ambient room tone, the sE7 sideFire provides the precision and reliability expected from sE Electronics' professional-grade microphones. The sE7 sideFire is a variant of our sE7 high-quality back-electret small-diaphragm condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio and live sound applications, from acoustic guitars to pianos to drums and beyond, with a rotated capsule to allow for close miking RECOMMENDED USE Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH HIGHLIGHTS Side address capsule to allow for miking of tight spaces Optimized acoustic design, discrete class-A circuitry and a transformerless output Clear, natural sound quality at all frequencies Switchable -20dB attenuation pad High sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability Switchable low-cut 80 Hz filter Ultra low-noise components Specs Components Capsule1 / 2" Back-electret condenser capsule Power Electrical impedance<200 Ohms Recommended load impedance>1k Ohms ConnectivityGold-plated 3-pin XLR connector (Male) Powering48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938) Sound Polar patternsCardioid Frequency range20 Hz - 20 kHz Sensitivity19 mV / Pa (-34.5 dBV) Max SPL136 / 156 dB (0 / 20 dB attenuation pad) Equivalent noise level16 dB Dynamic range120 / 140 dB (0 / 20 dB attenuation pad) Signal to noise ratio78 dB Low-cut filter80 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable Attenuation pad20 dB, switchable Current consumption 3.0 mA Dimensions Mic Diameter23 mm (0.91 in.) Mic length130 mm (5.12 in.) Mic weight163 g (5.75 oz.)