sE Electronics SE8 Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone| Single
sE Electronics SE8 Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone| Single
SoundPro Item: 27825 | Part Number: SE8-U
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- Hand-Crafted 1/2" True Condenser Capsule With Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm Ensures Natural Sonics
- All-Metal Chassis Provides Efficient RF Rejection And Durable Construction
- Cardioid Polar Pattern Ideal For Isolated Instrument And Drum Overhead Miking
- Switchable 10 dB And 20 dB Attenuation Pads Extend Dynamic Range For Close-Mic Techniques
- Selectable 80 Hz Or 160 Hz Low-Cut Filter Compensates For Proximity Effect And Stage Rumble
- Class-A Transformerless Electronics Deliver 81 dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio With Pristine Transient Response
- Compatible With Optional sE8 Omnidirectional Capsule For Polar Pattern Flexibility
The sE8 is a professional-grade small-diaphragm condenser microphone engineered for studio and live sound applications where clarity, reliability, and sonic integrity matter. Built on decades of sE's capsule-manufacturing expertise, the sE8 features a hand-crafted 1/2" true condenser capsule with a 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and precision-tuned backplate, delivering smooth, natural response with minimal coloration across acoustic guitar, strings, woodwinds, drums, percussion, and overhead cymbal miking.
The transformerless, Class-A signal path with zero integrated circuits ensures pristine reproduction without distortion, while switchable 10 dB and 20 dB attenuation pads extend dynamic range and enable close-mic techniques on loud sources like snare and brass. Selectable 80 Hz or 160 Hz low-cut filters manage proximity effect and stage rumble. An all-metal chassis with gold-plated XLR connector provides RF rejection and long-term reliability, while the compact 4.72" form factor and included mic clip integrate seamlessly into touring rigs, installed drum kits, and broadcast setups.
Every capsule is hand-selected and individually tuned at sE's factory, setting the sE8 apart from mass-produced alternatives in its category. This is the ideal choice for engineers and integrators seeking consistent, artifact-free sound from a small-diaphragm mic without the premium price of larger-format condensers.
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