Made famous through use with world-class vocal artists like Amy Winehouse, it revives the spirit of classic studio microphones, and still remains a standard in mic lockers around the world. Given the revered status of its predecessors, sE has remained true to the original capsule design, custom-built transformer and class-A circuit topologies, so it s still the same condenser microphone loved by a whole generation of engineers. An older version sE2200a State-of-the-art components and a shorter, optimized signal path provide even better noise performance and clarity. The redesigned pad and filter options increase its versatility, and the fit and finish has been updated with sE's latest manufacturing techniques - but the sE2200 retains all the classic sound of the original. Handcrafted 1" True Condenser Capsule Although the sE2200 is a cardioid-only microphone, two (instead of one) gold-sputtered diaphragms are used to ensure best possible acoustic performance. Built like the world's finest musical instruments, every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory in Shanghai - and unlike other microphones with backplate or electret designs, the sE2200 features a true externally polarized condenser capsule, and therefore delivers the best possible performance in every aspect. Traditional Class-A-Electronic Design Its carefully selected, discrete components ensure brilliant sound quality on any source. The sE2200's design still avoids using any ICs (integrated circuits) and is built to excel “not to a standard. Low noise, consistent performance and high sensitivity is provided by state-of-the-art surface-mounted electronic components with extremely tight tolerances. Two Switchable Attenuation Levels and Low ”Cut Filters The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide variety of applications and close-mic techniques for even the loudest instruments...think super-heavy electric guitars, fortissimo brass instruments, and heavy-footed kick drums. Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, the two low-cut filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques. Custom-Built Output Transformer Reviving the spirit of classic studio microphones, the sE2200's custom transformer provides superb depth and weight to the overall sonic image, and the massively shielded metal housing ensures noise-free operation. All-Metal Premium Finish Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some other affordable microphones, the sE2200's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come. Gold-Plated XLR Connector Ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years and years and... Features: State-of-the-art components and a shorter, optimized signal path provide even better noise performance & clarity All-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise Two (instead of one) gold-sputtered diaphragms are used to ensure best possible acoustic performance Massively shielded metal housing ensures noise-free operation. Gold-Plated XLR Connector Includes large diaphragm condenser microphone, shockmount,pop filter, thread adapter, sE logo sticker, user's manual Get your sE Electronics 2200 Class-A Condenser Microphone today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.