SE Electronics – SE8 Condensor Microphone (Matched Pair)

The gold-sputtered capsule for sE Electronics’ sE8 small-diaphragm true condenser mic is handcrafted in the company’s own clean room. When compared to comparable small-capsule condensers in its price range, the capsule’s revolutionary backplate design produces a sublimely detailed, balanced sound with superior transient response. Sweet and silky smooth on the high end. Add high-frequency EQ if you want; it won’t add harshness or distort the transients. The sE8’s short, efficient signal path is fundamental to the mic’s amazingly natural performance in capturing acoustic instruments like guitar, piano, strings, woodwinds, and percussion without the use of ICs or transformers.

sE didn’t just create a great-sounding microphone; they also included features not even found on much more expensive small-diaphragm microphones! A highpass filter, switchable between 80Hz and 160Hz, removes unwanted mud and rumble, and 10dB and 20dB attenuation pads expand the mic’s impressive usefulness by allowing you to mic more raucous sources such as toms, snares, and electric guitar. The sE8’s class-leading SPL handling and dynamic range ensure that you capture every nuance of these sources without fear of overload.

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.

Features

• Factory-matched pair of versatile high-performance mics for stage and studio
• Handcrafted gold-sputtered small-diaphragm capsule
• Accurate, nearly frequency-independent cardioid polar pattern
• 80Hz and 160Hz highpass filters
• 10dB and 20dB Pads
• Gold-plated XLR connector
• Includes mic clips, windscreens, stereo bar, and metal storage case