Its sE Electronics sE8's 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-stage applications. Key Features: 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 newly-developed backplate design provides smooth, natural sound & truly consistent off-axis response proven Class-A circuitry ensures a high dynamic range without distortion and brilliant transient response -10 dB and -20 dB Switchable pad 80hz or 60hz filters