{"product_id":"se-electronics-se8-small-diaphragm-condenser-cardioid-microphone-black-stereo-pair","title":"sE Electronics sE8 Small-diaphragm Condenser Cardioid Microphone - Black, Stereo Pair","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003esE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall in stature, huge in sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral \u0026amp; strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals \/ OH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHand-made capsule \u0026amp; all-metal build\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBalanced sound \u0026amp; sophisticated backplate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePerfect for sources like high-hats and drum overheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eOne of the quietest small-capsule mics on the planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHighest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eIntegrated attenuation pads and low-cut filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCompatible with our sE8 omni capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eInside the sE8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted True Condenser Capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE-Website-Product-Page-_0002_sE8-shot-9-1.png\" alt=\"sE8 Handcrafted True Condenser Capsule\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eNatural Balanced Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eAn ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transients and a newly-developed backplate design provides smooth, natural sound \u0026amp; truly consistent off-axis response. The sophisticated acoustic design with precision components avoids coloration in demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE8-Image-Map-1.png\" alt=\"sE8 Natural Balanced Sound\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThe Quietest Pencil Mic in its Class\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE8-Image-Map-2.png\" alt=\"sE8 Transformerless Design and Class-A Circuitry\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eTwo Switchable Pre-Attenuation Pads \u0026amp; Low-Cut Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe -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. Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, the two low-cut filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eWhy a Handcrafted Capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sE8-Image-Map-14.png\" alt=\"sE8 Handcrafted Capsule Details\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eAll-Metal Housing with Gold-Plated XLR Connector \u0026amp; Premium Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE8-Image-Map-6.png\" alt=\"sE8 All-Metal Housing\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003esE8 Matched Pair (Optional Configuration)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eAs 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 \u0026amp; accurate as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat comes with the Matched Pair?\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cfigure\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE8-Image-Map-10.png\" alt=\"sE8 Matched Pair Configuration\"\u003e\n            \u003c\/figure\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ctable\u003e\n            \u003cthead\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n                    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003eHand-crafted 1\/2\" True Condenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003eCardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e25 mV \/ Pa (-32 dBV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e139 \/ 149 \/ 159 dB (0 \/ 10 \/ 20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Noise Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e13 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e126 \/ 136 \/ 146 dB (0 \/ 10 \/ 20 dB attenuation pad)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e81 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Cut Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e80 \/ 160 Hz, 6 dB \/ Oct, switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e10 \/ 20 dB, switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e110 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;1k Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e2.7 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e3-pin male XLR connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003eDiameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.) | Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                    \u003ctd\u003e141 g (4.97 oz.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box (Single Mic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003esE8 microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMic clip (with thread adapter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eWind screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Products inside our drum packs come without a protective pouch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seelectronics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sE8UserManualv1-9-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload User Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"sE Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51497180627222,"sku":"SE8-PAIR-U","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/SE8-PAIR-U.webp?v=1783524955","url":"https:\/\/www.micheomusic.com\/products\/se-electronics-se8-small-diaphragm-condenser-cardioid-microphone-black-stereo-pair","provider":"Micheo Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}