The sE Electronics sE8 is is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with a hand-made, gold-sputtered cardioid capsule. Suitable for live and recording scenarios, the microphone has been engineered to provide a balanced, transparent, and natural sound, as well as a detailed transient response. The sE8 boasts inherently low self-noise for capturing audio in particularly quiet situations. It also sports an SPL high enough to handle drums, and a dynamic range large enough to handle record triple-piano to triple-forte velocities accurately. Two switchable pre-attenuation pads are on hand, should you encounter particularly loud sound sources; one will shave off 10 dB, while the other will attenuate 20 dB. You'll also note a switchable low-pass filter that rolls off low end at either 80 Hz or 160 Hz at 6 dB per octave. To enhance durability—and to reject electrical interference and noise—the sE8 sports an all-metal chassis. The gold-plated, 3-pin XLR connector ensures signal reliability for a long time to come. Handcrafted and hand-tuned, microphone comes with a mic clip, a thread adapter, and a windscreen. Key Features at a Glance 3-micron, gold-sputtered diaphragm Handcrafted, hand-tuned capsule Precision electrode design for a linear, naturalistic response Backplate design provides smooth, natural sound and consistent off-axis response Electronic design provides low noise without the use of integrated circuits Transformerless design for transparency and clarity Class-A circuitry for a high dynamic range and transient response without distortion -10 dB and -20 dB pads, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more Low-pass filters, selectable between 80 Hz and 160 Hz All-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of electrical interference and noise Includes mic clip with thread adapter Includes windscreen
