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sE Electronics sE8 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Pair

Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Gold-sputtered Capsule, 80Hz and 160Hz Highpass Filters, 10dB and 20dB Pads, and Gold-plated XLR - Stereo Pair with Mic Clips, Wind Screens, Stereo Bar, and Metal Storage Case
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Incredible Stereo Pair Value!

sE Electronics handcrafts the gold-sputtered capsule for their sE8 small-diaphragm true condenser mic in the company's own clean room. The capsule's innovative backplate design delivers a sublimely detailed, balanced sound and superior transient response as compared with other small-capsule condensers in its price range. The high end is sweet and silky smooth. Go ahead and add high-frequency EQ — you won't introduce harshness or distort the transients. The sE8's short, efficient signal path doesn't employ ICs or transformers, and this is key to the mic's remarkably natural performance in capturing acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, strings, woodwinds, and percussion. The sE8 is also one of the quietest mics we've heard here at Sweetwater.

Impressive quality and value

sE didn't just design a great-sounding mic; they included features not even found on small-diaphragm mics that cost much more! A highpass filter, switchable between 80Hz and 160Hz, lets you roll off unwanted mud and rumble, while 10dB and 20dB attenuation pads increase the mic's impressive usefulness by letting you mic more raucous sources like toms, snares, and electric guitar. The sE8's class-leading SPL handling capability and dynamic range ensure that you will capture every nuance of these sources without fear of overload. The high-quality build is typical sE, and includes a unique diamond-cut capsule edge and gold-plated XLR connector for optimal signal integrity over many years of daily use in your studio. You'll find endless uses for a stereo pair of sE8 microphones — drum overheads, piano, vibraphone, marimba, congas, and much more.

sE8 Small-diaphragm Condenser Mic (Stereo Pair) 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

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Matched Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Max SPL: 139dB-159dB (with pads)
  • Output Impedance: 110 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 81dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 13dB (A weighted)
  • Low Cut Filter: 80Hz/160Hz/
  • Pads: -10dB, -20dB
  • Connector: XLR
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Weight: 4.97 oz.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SE8-PAIR-U

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Rated 5/5

Really great mics

I've been using these primarily mandolin, uke, and some acoustic guitar. They really do a fantastic job of translating the performance and are super clear without over-emphasizing pick and strum transients. The sense of space even in a small treated studio space is also outstanding (more than I expected given the constraints I'm recording in).
Rated 5/5

Awesome mics

So far only used these for a singer/songwriter session with these on acoustic guitar, but they sounded great. Really captured the unique sound of a unique acoustic guitar (a no-name, pawn shop special, parlor sized guitar that sounds crazy good). Can't wait to use them some more!
Rated 5/5

My New Favorite mics!

I got these to mic up a small orchestra section (two woodwinds, two brass horns) and they are absolutely perfect for the application! They're very sensitive, so I love having the dedicated cut switches on the mics themselves. It really adds to the versatility. They are also incredibly clear--as transparent of a mic as I've ever seen, so they're super easy to mix in the grand scheme of the band. Might even pick up another set for our drum overheads or to replace our other room mics.

Will also be picking some up to keep for home studio and gigging!
Music background: Professional musician, A/V Technician
Rated 5/5

Really Fantastic

I received a pair of these through the sE 7 piece drum kit set and I am always pulling these mics out of that kit for stereo area mics and recording. They are truly exceptional. Really low noise floor, really great sensitivity. Clarity is spot on. If I play these back through my nice studio headphones, it sounds like I'm really there. One of these days I'm going to need to record and set up overheads. That will be a difficult day.
Music background: Live Events A/V
Rated 5/5

Not a Neumann Knock-Off

For me, the sE Electronics sE8 microphone sounds as if an AKG 460 and an AKG 451 had a child. The result is a full bodied sound that never gets harsh or brittle. These mics give a very, very honest representation of whatever instrument you are recording and/or amplifying. At their price point, these are killer mics. I have zero buyers remorse.
Music background: Audio Engineer
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