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Features

  • Diaphragm: Small membrane
    Higher sensitivity and more precise treble reproduction.
Product information

Small microphone – big in sound.
The new sE8 is a high-quality small diaphragm microphone with outstanding sound properties. The elaborately manufactured electrode enables a very balanced and particularly natural transfer from all types of instruments. This also enables the intensive use of EQs or filters without making the recording uncomfortable. With the highest dynamic range and clipping resistance in its class, as well as practical, switchable attenuation and high-pass filters, the sE8 offers unbeatable flexibility for every application in the studio and on stage.

Handcrafted small membrane capsule
Each capsule is handcrafted and individually tailored in the sE factory with great attention to detail. The wafer-thin, gold-coated diaphragm offers impressive transient reproduction and captures even the smallest details. The precisely manufactured electrode has been optimized for maximum linearity and natural player , thereby enabling a very even, balanced frequency response.

Precise, frequency-homogeneous directivity
Thanks to the sophisticated acoustic design with precision parts, a largely frequency-homogeneous directivity is possible. This avoids discoloration of the sound, especially when making demanding recordings.

The lowest-noise small diaphragm microphone in its class
The extremely short signal path, the discrete components and the optimized Class A circuit make the sE8 one of the lowest-noise microphones on the market - and by far the quietest microphone in its class. An innovative circuit concept with a transformer-free output stage ensures the outstanding transparency, the enormous dynamic range and the very low distortion.

Two stage attenuation filter
High flexibility and an extended dynamic range are achieved by the attenuation filter. The two stages prevent overloading of the electronics and the connected microphone preamp or audio interface right at the beginning of the signal chain. This means that even very loud instruments such as brass and snares can be easily miked even in the near field.

Two-stage high-pass filter
The integrated high pass can be switched between 80Hz and 160Hz to attenuate unwanted rumbling and footstep noises, as well as to attenuate the bass increase caused by near-field microphones (proximity effect).

Robust metal housing and high-quality surfaces
The well thought-out construction / acoustic is particularly durable and effectively shields the electronics against electromagnetic interference fields.

Gold- plug XLR connector
The corrosion-free contacts enable loss-free and reliable transmission for many years.

Hand-selected stereo pair sE8 StereoSet
Convincing stereo recordings require microphones with the highest consistency and outstanding performance. Therefore, at sE, each individual pair is selected from hundreds of individual microphones to ensure almost identical transmission properties. This is the only way to achieve the highest possible correlation across the entire frequency range and an almost identical sensitivity . The result is breathtaking, almost three-dimensional images.

Accessories included with the sE8 StereoSet
The sE8 stereo set is delivered with a stereo rail, a high-quality and robust metal case as well as two windscreens, tripod adapters and thread adapters.

  • Handcrafted small diaphragm condenser capsule
  • pickup pattern: cardioid
  • frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
  • Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 139 / 149 / 159 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB pad)
  • Self-noise: 13dB(A)
  • dynamic range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0/10/20 dB pad)
  • LoCut: 80/160Hz (6dB/Oct., switchable)
  • pad: 0dB, 10dB, 20dB switchable
  • phantom power: 48V
  • connection: 3-pin XLR
  • dimensions: diameter 2.3cm, length 12cm
  • weight: 141g

  • Subcategory: Instrument microphone
  • Type: Small diaphragm microphone
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Instrument choice: All-rounder
  • Transducer principle: Capacitor
  • Diaphragm: Small membrane
  • Pickup pattern: Kidney
  • Frequency range: 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Max. SPL: 159dB
  • Pre-attenuation: -20 dB/-10 dB/0 dB switchable
  • Low-cut-filter: 80Hz, 160Hz
  • Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa
  • Phantom power: 48V
  • Connection plug: 3-pin XLR
  • Cable: Not including
  • Special features: High pass filter
  • Color / finish: Black
  • Weight: 141g
  • Note: Hand-selected stereo pair
  • Including: 2x microphone, 2x tripod adapter, 2x windscreen, stereo rail, case

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