SE Electronics SE8 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

SE Electronics SE8 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Gold Sputtered Diaphragm

The SE8-U is a small microphone with a huge sound that is perfect for sources like hi-hats and overheads. It’s built around a new handmade capsule with a sophisticated backplate design that delivers a perfectly balanced sound that is never aggressive or harsh.

Includes

• SE8-U microphone
• Mic clip with thread adapter
• Windscreen

Features

• Handcrafted capsule– individually factory tuned
• Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transients and maximum reliability
• New backplate design delivers smooth, natural sound and consistent off-axis response
• Precision electrode design is optimized for outstanding linearity and natural sonics
• Quietest pencil mic in its class
• Two switchable pre-attenuation pads, -10dB and -20dB provide extended dynamic range
• Two switchable low-cut filters at either 80Hz or 160Hz help eliminate rumble and compensate for excessive bass when close-miking
• All metal housing with gold-plated XLR connector

Specifications

• Capsule Type: Small-diaphragm condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32dBV)
• Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Max. SPL: 139/149/159dB SPL (0/10/20dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 126/136/146dB (0/10/20dB attenuation pad)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 81dB
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13dBA
• Low-Cut Filter: 80/160Hz, 6dB/octave, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10/20dB, switchable
• Power Requirements: 48V phantom power per IEC 61938
• Current Consumption: 2.7mA
• Electrical Impedance: 110 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: > 1k Ω
• Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR male
• Dimensions: 0.91” diameter x 4.72” long (23 x 120mm)
• Weight: 4.97 oz. (141 g)