The sE8 - small in stature, huge in
sound.
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.
Its new hand-made capsule implements
a sophisticated backplate design that provides a perfectly balanced sound, so
it's never harsh or aggressive - perfect for sources like high-hats and drum
overheads.
It's also one of the quietest
small-capsule mics on the planet - and with the highest dynamic range and SPL
handling in its class, along with attenuation pads and low-cut filters for
superb flexibility, the sE8 is ready for any sounds you’re making, whether in
the studio environment or demanding on-
Features:
HANDCRAFTED TRUE CONDENSER CAPSULE
- Gold-sputtered diaphragms ensure
maximum reliability.
- Every capsule is handcrafted and
individually tuned in our very own factory.
- Ultra-precision electrode design
optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics.
- Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered
diaphragm for superior transients.
- Newly-developed backplate design
provides smooth, natural sound & truly consistent off-axis response.
- Sophisticated acoustic design with
precision components.
- Avoids coloration in demanding
applications.
THE QUIETEST PENCIL MIC IN ITS CLASS
- The sophisticated electronic design
provides extremely low noise without the use of integrated circuits.
- Transformerless design for excellent
transparency and clarity.
- Proven Class-A circuitry ensures a
high dynamic range without distortion and brilliant transient response.
TWO SWITCHABLE PRE-ATTENUATION PADS
The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches
provide an extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and
close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more.
TWO SWITCHABLE LOW-CUT FILTERS
Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz,
these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as
well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic
techniques.
ALL-METAL HOUSING WITH GOLD-PLATED
XLR CONNECTOR, PREMIUM FINISH & ACCESSORIES
Unlike 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.
The sE8 also comes standard with a
newly-designed mic clip that will securely attach it to any mic stand.
WHY A HANDCRAFTED CAPSULE?
As 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.
Specifications:
- Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted
Small-Diaphragm True Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
- Max SPL: 139 / 149 / 159 dBSPL
(0/10/20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
- Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)
- Dynamic range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB
(0/10/20 dB Attentuation pad)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
- Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6
dB/Oct, switchable
- Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20dB,
switchable
- Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC
61938
- Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >1k
Ohms
- Current consumption: 2.7 mA
- Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR
connector
- Dimensions: Diameter: 23mm (0.91
in), Length 120mm (4.72 in)
- Weight: 141 g (4.97 oz.).
Accessories Included:
- sE8 microphone.
- Mic clip (with thread adapter).
- Windscreen.