sE Electronics sE2300-U Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The sE2300 is the latest multi-pattern version of the award-winning 2200 condenser microphone that put sE Electronics on the map many years ago with its smooth, polished sound for vocals, voiceovers, and numerous instrumental applications. The cardioid version grew famous through use with world-class vocal artists like Amy Winehouse, and this multi-pattern version only increases its versatility, enhancing its usefulness for any instrument and reviving the spirit of the world’s most classic studio microphones.

Built like the world’s finest musical instruments, every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory in Shanghai - and unlike other microphones with backplate or electret designs, the sE2300 features a true externally polarized condenser capsule, and therefore delivers the best possible performance in every aspect.

The 3-position Pattern Switch is located on the rear side of the microphone, and allows the sE2300’s polar pattern to be changed from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-eight. This allows for great control over the balance between direct and ambient sound.

Its carefully selected, discrete components ensure brilliant sound quality on any source. The sE2300’s design still avoids using any ICs (integrated circuits) and is built to excel – not to a standard. Low noise, consistent performance and high sensitivity is provided by state-of-the-art surface-mounted electronic components with extremely tight tolerances.

The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide variety of applications and close-mic techniques for even the loudest instruments...think super-heavy electric guitars, fortissimo brass instruments, and heavy-footed kick drums.

Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, the two low-cut filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.

sE Electronis sE2300-U Features

• Handcrafted 1" true condenser capsule
• 3 selectable polar patterns
• Traditional Class-A electronic design
• 2 switchable attenuation levels and low-cut filters
• Custom-built output transformer
• All-metal housing and premium finish
• Gold-plated XLR connector

• sE2300-U large diaphragm condenser microphone1
• Shockmount1
• Pop filter1
• Thread adapter1
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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
• Frequency Range20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance40 ohms
• Sensitivity24 mV/Pa (-32.5 dBV)
• Max. SPL126 / 136 / 146 dB (0/10/20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Equivalent Noise Level9 dB(A)
• Dynamic Range117 / 127 / 137 dB (0/10/20 dB Attentuation pad)
• Signal to Noise Ratio85 dB
• Low-Cut Filter80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad10/20 dB, switchable
• Powering48 volts according to IEC 61938
• Current Consumption4.8 mA
• Connectivity3-pin male XLR connector
• Dimensions2.01" diameter x 8.46" length
• Weight21.55 oz