SE Electronics SE8 Cardiod Microphone Capsule - Pair

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.

Recommended Use

Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH

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 and sE8 supercardioid capsule

The sE8 Cardioid Capsule transforms your sE8 pencil condenser into a focused, true condenser microphone, capturing sound with remarkable clarity and detail. Handcrafted with an ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm, it delivers exceptional transient response and the lowest self-noise in its class. Ideal for close-miking vocals, acoustic instruments, and percussion, this capsule ensures a natural, balanced sound with impeccable accuracy. Available individually or as a factory-matched stereo pair for flawless imaging.

• Orchestral and ensemble recordings – Achieve a full, three-dimensional sound image.
• Choral performances – Capture voices with rich detail and perfect spatial accuracy.
• Solo instruments and vocals – Maintain natural tone and ambient depth.
• Percussion and cymbals – Handle fast transients with outstanding clarity.

Highlights

• Ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response
• Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory
• Ultra-precision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics
• True condenser technology
• Precise, nearly frequency-independent polar pattern for truly consistent off-axis response
• Sophisticated acoustic design with precision components
• Avoids coloration in demanding applications

The perfect spherical polar pattern

The sE8 cardioid capsule is ideal for recording performances and capturing a balanced, transparent representation that is true to the source and environment without any compromises. Thanks to its impressive transient response and vast dynamic range, it is suitable for drums, cymbals and other percussive instruments.

Hand-crafted small condenser capsule

Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with the highest attention to detail. The ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables the capture of even the smallest nuances, and the ultra-precision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response.