small in stature. HUGE IN SOUND.

The sE8 is a brand new highperformance smalldiaphragm condenser from the labs at sE Electronics. A sophisticated new capsule backplate design provides a perfectly balanced sound that’s never harsh, no matter how much EQ or filtering is applied later  and with the highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class, along with attenuation pads and lowcut filters for superb flexibility, the sE8 is ready for any sounds you’re making, whether in the studio OR on stage.

FEATURES:

• Handcrafted small condenser capsule
• Ultrathin goldsputtered diaphragm for superior transient response
• Every capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned in our very own factory
• Ultraprecision electrode design optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics
• True condenser technology
• Precise, nearly frequencyindependent cardioid pattern
• For truly consistent offaxis response
• Sophisticated acoustic design with precision components
• Avoids coloration in demanding applications
• The quietest pencil mic in its class
• Extremely low noise without the use of integrated circuits
• Transformerless design for excellent transparency and clarity
• Proven ClassA circuitry ensures a high dynamic range and brilliant transient response without distortion
• Two switchable attenuation levels
• Provides extended dynamic range
• Enables closemic techniques for even the loud sources like brass instruments and snare drums
• Prevents overloading your preamp or mixer
• Two switchable lowcut filters
• Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz
• Help eliminate lowfrequency rumble or footfall noise
• Help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with closemic techniques
• Allmetal housing and premium finish
• Allmetal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise
• Highquality finish ensures a great look for years to come
• Goldplated XLR connector
• Ensures lossfree, reliable signal connection for years and years and years and...

Handcrafted small condenser capsule

Every capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with the highest attention to detail. The ultrathin goldsputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables the capture of even the smallest nuances, and the ultraprecision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response.

Precise, nearly frequencyindependent cardioid pattern

Thanks to the sophisticated acoustic design with precision components, the offaxis response is nearly frequencyindependent and therefore avoids coloration even in the most demanding applications.

The quietest pencil mic in its class

With a very short signal path, no ICs, and specially optimized ClassA electronics, the sE8 is one of the quietest microphones on the market  and by far the quietest microphone in its class. Moreover, the transformerless design enables excellent transparency and clarity. The completely new electronic design also ensures a massive dynamic range and brilliant transient response without distortion.

Two switchable attenuation levels

The switchable attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provides extended dynamic range without compromises. Two switchable levels enable closemic techniques for even the loudest sources like brass instruments and snare drums.   

Two switchable lowcut filters

The integrated lowcut filters can be selected at either 80Hz or 160Hz. This helps to eliminate lowfrequency rumble or footfall noise, or to compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with closemic techniques.

Allmetal housing and premium finish

The sE8’s allmetal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise, and its highquality finish ensures a great look for years to come.

Goldplated XLR connector

The corrosionfree XLR contacts ensure a lossfree, reliable signal connection for years and years and years and...

Included Accessories:

• Windscreen to avoid wind noise
• Robust mic clip with thread adapter to fit with any mic stand

What’s in the box:

• sE8 microphone
• Mic clip (with thread adapter)
• Wind screen
• sE Logo sticker
• User manual with warranty card

SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements: Audio interface, microphone preamp or mixing desk with P48 phantom power

Dimensions (fxH): 23 x120 mm (0.91 x 4.72 in.)

Weight: 140 g / 4.94 oz.

Capsule: Handcrafted small diaphragm true condenser capsule

Polar patterns: Cardioid

Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (32 dBV)

Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 139 / 149 / 159 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)

Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A)

Dynamic range: 126 / 136 / 146 dB (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)

Signaltonoise ratio: 81 dB

Low cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable

Attenuation pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable

Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938

Electrical Impedance: 110 Ohms

Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms

Current consumption: 2.7 mA

Connectivity: 3pin male XLR connector