SE Electronics SE8-U Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Gold Sputtered Diaphragm
The SE8-U is a small microphone with a huge sound that is perfect for sources like hi-hats and overheads. It’s built around a new handmade capsule with a sophisticated backplate design that delivers a perfectly balanced sound that is never aggressive or harsh.
SE Electronics SE8-U Includes:
- SE8-U microphone
- Mic clip with thread adapter
- Windscreen
SE Electronics SE8-U Features:
- Handcrafted capsule– individually factory tuned
- Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transients and maximum reliability
- New backplate design delivers smooth, natural sound and consistent off-axis response
- Precision electrode design is optimized for outstanding linearity and natural sonics
- Quietest pencil mic in its class
- Two switchable pre-attenuation pads, -10dB and -20dB provide extended dynamic range
- Two switchable low-cut filters at either 80Hz or 160Hz help eliminate rumble and compensate for excessive bass when close-miking
- All metal housing with gold-plated XLR connector
SE Electronics SE8-U Specifications:
- Capsule Type: Small-diaphragm condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32dBV)
- Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Max. SPL: 139/149/159dB SPL (0/10/20dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 126/136/146dB (0/10/20dB attenuation pad)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 81dB
- Equivalent Noise Level: 13dBA
- Low-Cut Filter: 80/160Hz, 6dB/octave, switchable
- Attenuation Pad: 10/20dB, switchable
- Power Requirements: 48V phantom power per IEC 61938
- Current Consumption: 2.7mA
- Electrical Impedance: 110 Ω
- Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ω
- Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR male
- Dimensions: 0.91” diameter x 4.72” long (23 x 120mm)
- Weight: 4.97 oz. (141 g)