The Story
sE Electronics sE8
Small in stature, huge in sound
Fit for any challenges in the studio or on stage, the sE8 is a brand new high-performance handcrafted small-diaphragm condenser, fresh from the labs at sE.
Product Highlights:
Hand-made capsule & all-metal build
Balanced sound & sophisticated backplate design
Perfect for sources like high-hats and drum overheads
One of the quietest small-capsule mics on the planet
Highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class
Integrated attenuation pads and low-cut filters
Compatible with our sE8 omni capsule
Product Features:
sE8 Matched Pair
As with all of our factory-matched pairs, every mic ending up in a sE8 Stereo Pair configuration is hand-selected from hundreds of individual microphones. This ensures identical performance and the highest possible mic-to-mic consistency, so you can rest assured that your stereo image will be as clear & accurate as possible.
What Comes with the Matched Pair?
The sE8 Matched Pair comes complete with a precision stereo mounting bar, two protective wind screens, two mic clips, and a robust high-quality metal flight case.
Handcrafted True Condenser Capsule
The sE8’s gold-sputtered diaphragms ensure maximum reliability for natural, balanced sound quality. Every capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with ultra-precision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics.
Natural Balanced Sound
An ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transients and a newly-developed backplate design provides smooth, natural sound & truly consistent off-axis response. The sophisticated acoustic design with precision components avoids coloration in demanding applications.
The Quietest Pencil Mic in Its Class
With zero integrated circuits, and state-of-the-art electronics, the sE8 is the quietest microphone in its class. The transformerless design ensures pristine sound quality, reproducing instruments with excellent clarity and depth. The proven Class-A circuitry ensures a high dynamic range without distortion and brilliant transient response.
Two Switchable Pre-attenuation Pads
The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more.
Two Switchable Low-cut Filters
Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.
Why a Handcrafted Capsule?
As with all of sE's true condensers, the sE8’s gold-sputtered capsule is handcrafted and hand-tuned by skilled technicians in our own factory. This is highly unusual for mics at this price, and is a great point of pride for us. Building and tuning a capsule is a subtle, artistic process, and given the scale of the vibrations which they must perceive, this is the most vital element of the mic.
All-metal Housing with Gold-plated XLR Connector & Premium Finish
Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some small-capsule microphones, the sE8's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish and gold-plated XLR connector ensures a great look and a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come.
Recommended Use
Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH
Product Specifications:
Components
Capsule: Hand-crafted 1/2" True Condenser
Power
Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Sound
Polar Patterns: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 25 mV / Pa (-32 dBV)
Max SPL: 139 / 149 / 159 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB attentuation pad)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
Low-cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
Current Consumption: 2.7 mA
Dimensions
Mic Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
Mic Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Mic Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.)
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
sE Electronics sE8
Small in stature, huge in sound
Fit for any challenges in the studio or on stage, the sE8 is a brand new high-performance handcrafted small-diaphragm condenser, fresh from the labs at sE.
Product Highlights:
Hand-made capsule & all-metal build
Balanced sound & sophisticated backplate design
Perfect for sources like high-hats and drum overheads
One of the quietest small-capsule mics on the planet
Highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class
Integrated attenuation pads and low-cut filters
Compatible with our sE8 omni capsule
Product Features:
sE8 Matched Pair
As with all of our factory-matched pairs, every mic ending up in a sE8 Stereo Pair configuration is hand-selected from hundreds of individual microphones. This ensures identical performance and the highest possible mic-to-mic consistency, so you can rest assured that your stereo image will be as clear & accurate as possible.
What Comes with the Matched Pair?
The sE8 Matched Pair comes complete with a precision stereo mounting bar, two protective wind screens, two mic clips, and a robust high-quality metal flight case.
Handcrafted True Condenser Capsule
The sE8’s gold-sputtered diaphragms ensure maximum reliability for natural, balanced sound quality. Every capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with ultra-precision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics.
Natural Balanced Sound
An ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transients and a newly-developed backplate design provides smooth, natural sound & truly consistent off-axis response. The sophisticated acoustic design with precision components avoids coloration in demanding applications.
The Quietest Pencil Mic in Its Class
With zero integrated circuits, and state-of-the-art electronics, the sE8 is the quietest microphone in its class. The transformerless design ensures pristine sound quality, reproducing instruments with excellent clarity and depth. The proven Class-A circuitry ensures a high dynamic range without distortion and brilliant transient response.
Two Switchable Pre-attenuation Pads
The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more.
Two Switchable Low-cut Filters
Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.
Why a Handcrafted Capsule?
As with all of sE's true condensers, the sE8’s gold-sputtered capsule is handcrafted and hand-tuned by skilled technicians in our own factory. This is highly unusual for mics at this price, and is a great point of pride for us. Building and tuning a capsule is a subtle, artistic process, and given the scale of the vibrations which they must perceive, this is the most vital element of the mic.
All-metal Housing with Gold-plated XLR Connector & Premium Finish
Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some small-capsule microphones, the sE8's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish and gold-plated XLR connector ensures a great look and a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come.
Recommended Use
Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH
Product Specifications:
Components
Capsule: Hand-crafted 1/2" True Condenser
Power
Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Sound
Polar Patterns: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 25 mV / Pa (-32 dBV)
Max SPL: 139 / 149 / 159 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB attentuation pad)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
Low-cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
Current Consumption: 2.7 mA
Dimensions
Mic Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
Mic Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Mic Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.)
