sE Electronics BL8 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone

The sE Electronics BL8 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone is great for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources.

Recommended use: Kick Drum, Cajon, Piano, Speech, Conferencing, Room Miking / Ambience, Stage Floor Miking

sE Electronics BL8 Features

• Featuring our renowned 1/2" true-condenser cardioid sE8 capsule
• Transformerless Class-A circuitry ensures plentiful headroom without distortion
• Low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity
• Reproduces low frequencies with stunning accuracy
• Optional character switches provide classic & modern voicings
• Integrated low-cut filter & pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications
• Compatible with our sE8 omni capsule & The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System

• sE Electronics BL8 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone1
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• ComponentsCapsule: Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true-condenser capsule
• Power
  • Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
  • Electrical impedance: 60 Ohms
  • Current consumption: 5.0 mA
  • Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• Sound
  • Polar patterns: Half-cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
  • Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 143 / 153 / 163 dB SPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
  • Equivalent noise level: 14 dB(A)
  • Dynamic range: 129 / 139 / 149 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB
  • Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
  • Attenuation pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
  • Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms
• Dimensions
  • Mic length: 139 mm (5.47 in.)
  • Mic Width: 95 mm (3.74 in.)
  • Mic Height: 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
  • Mic weight: 538 g (18.98 oz.)