sE Electronics V BEAT Black
The The SE Electronics V BEAT Black is a purpose-built dynamic microphone engineered specifically for snare and tom drums, delivering the same high-grade sonic performance as the acclaimed V7 X dynamic in a dedicated low-profile, drum-friendly form factor. Combining superior off-axis rejection with a uniquely natural sound character, the V BEAT Black is equally at home on stage and in the studio. Its all-metal housing, spring steel grille, gold XLR connector, and patented integrated capsule suspension make it a premium, road-ready tool for drummers and engineers who refuse to compromise on sound quality. is a purpose-built dynamic microphone engineered specifically for snare and tom drums, delivering the same high-grade sonic performance as the acclaimed V7 X dynamic in a dedicated low-profile, drum-friendly form factor. Combining superior off-axis rejection with a uniquely natural sound character, the V BEAT Black is equally at home on stage and in the studio. Its all-metal housing, spring steel grille, gold XLR connector, and patented integrated capsule suspension make it a premium, road-ready tool for drummers and engineers who refuse to compromise on sound quality.

Precision-engineered design
Every element of the V BEAT Black is built with intent. The all-metal housing and spring steel grille offer exceptional durability in demanding live and studio environments, while the gold XLR connector ensures a reliable, low-resistance signal connection. The microphone's compact 110 mm body and 61 mm diameter give it a minimal footprint, allowing it to be positioned close to the drum head without interfering with a player's performance. At 347 g, it balances robustly on its mount without adding excessive weight to a busy drum setup.
Acoustic excellence
The V BEAT Black features a specialized supercardioid polar pattern with an aluminum voice coil and neodymium magnet, delivering a wide frequency response of 30 Hz to 19 kHz — capturing both the deep fundamental punch of a tom and the crisp transient snap of a snare with equal authority. Its sensitivity of 2 mV/Pa (-54 dBV) and 300-ohm electrical impedance are optimized for clean, noise-free signal transfer, while the supercardioid pattern provides remarkable off-axis rejection, keeping bleed from cymbals and neighboring instruments to an absolute minimum.
Flexibility and integration
The V BEAT Black is designed to integrate seamlessly into any drum setup. Its patented integrated capsule suspension decouples the capsule from physical vibration, reducing handling noise and mechanical interference for a cleaner recorded or amplified signal. Compatible with third-party mounting accessories via a knurled nut adapter, and paired with SE Electronics' own V CLAMP system, the microphone offers maximum flexibility in positioning. Whether tracking a jazz snare with brushes or miking a stadium tom, the V BEAT Black adapts effortlessly to the task at hand.
Why We Love This
Our gear experts appreciate the V BEAT Black because it solves every common drum miking headache in one elegant package. Its exceptional off-axis rejection keeps bleed under control on crowded stages, its natural supercardioid response captures the true character of each drum without coloration, and its low-profile form factor stays out of the way during energetic performances. With the same sonic DNA as the celebrated V7 X, it delivers professional studio-grade results wherever it's placed.Descriptive copy.
Features:
- Supercardioid polar pattern for maximum isolation
- Aluminum voice coil for fast, detailed transient response
- Same sonic performance as the V7 X dynamic
- Neodymium magnet for high output and sensitivity
- Patented integrated capsule suspension system
- Wide 30 Hz – 19 kHz frequency response
- All-metal housing with spring steel grille
- Low-profile, drum-friendly form factor
- Gold XLR connector for reliable signal transfer
- Compatible with V CLAMP and third-party mounts