The sE8 is a high-quality small-diaphragm condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio and live sound applications, from acoustic guitars to pianos to drums and beyond. Thanks to its custom design, hand-crafted true condenser capsule, and transformerless output, it delivers pristine sound quality and an even, well-balanced frequency response.

The electronics and the switchable attenuation pads ensure a high dynamic range, with high sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability and extremely low-noise components. The switchable low-cut filters eliminate rumble or footfall noise, and can also compensate for an excess of bass frequencies caused by the proximity effect. This enables the sE8 to close-mic many instruments including electric guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments and drums.

Reliable operation even in demanding on-stage applications in difficult environments is ensured by the roadworthy all-metal design, robust construction, and high-quality manufacturing standards.

What's in the box:

sE8 (Single):
- sE8 microphone
- mic clip (with thread adapter)
- wind screen

sE8 (Matched Pair):
- 2x sE8 microphone
- 2x mic clip (with thread adapters)
- 2x wind screens
- stereo bar
- metal case

Recommended Use:

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

Features:

- Hand-made capsule & all-metal build
- Balanced sound & sophisticated backplate design
- Perfect for sources like high-hats and drum overheads… read more
- 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
- Attenuation Switch: The Attenuation Switch is located on the upper back side of the microphone. When switched on, the incoming signal is reduced by either 10 or 20 dB for capturing of loud instruments and/or close-miking without distortion. Using the switch also helps prevent overloading the input stage of recording interfaces, mixing desks and microphone preamps.
- Low-Cut Switch: The Low-Cut Switch is located on the front-right side of the microphone, and inserts a low-cut filter at 80Hz (top position) or 160Hz (bottom position). The switch's center position removes the filter for a flat frequency response. Wind noise, plosives, footfall noise or rumble might affect the recorded signal, so enabling the low-cut filters reduces such unwanted noise and prevents distortion. Additionally, the low-cut filters also minimize the proximity effect when recording sound sources at a very short distance.
- Swappable capsules (Cardioid version is compatible with sE Electronics' sE8 omni capsule)

How to Swap Capsules

sE Electronics produces multiple capsules for the sE8 form factor. To change the sE8 capsule, turn it counterclockwise until you are able to remove it. Place the desired capsule onto the preamplifier base, and rotate it clockwise until tight. Do not over-tighten. All SE8 capsules maintain the exceptional features of the sE8's internal electronics, i.e. low noise, two low-cut filters, and two attenuation pads.

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