SE Electronics sE8 Small-Diaphragm Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone, Pair
Based on the highly acclaimed sE8 cardioid pencil condenser, SE proudly offers an omnidirectional option.
Featuring the very same, sophisticated capsule backplate design and true condenser technology, the sE8 omni provides an authentic and transparent sound quality second to none.Every pair is hand-crafted and carefully selected in our own factory to ensure the best possible performance. With the lowest noise and highest SPL capability in its class, the sE8 omni is the perfect choice for demanding applications like recording orchestras, ensembles and choirs but equally good for solo instruments, vocals and percussion.
Handcrafted Small Condenser Capsule• Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our own factory with the highest attention to detail• The ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables capturing even the smallest of nuances• With an ultra-precision electrode, the sE8 omni is optimized for superb linearity and natural sound, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency responseThe Quietest Pencil Condenser In Its Class• Sophisticated electronic design and specially optimized Class-A electronics provide extremely low noise without the use of integrated circuits• As one of the quietest microphones on the market - and by far the quietest microphone in its class, the transformerless design enables excellent transparency and clarity• Completely new electronic design also ensures a beyond-the-norm dynamic range and excellent transient response without distortionTwo Switchable Pre-Attenuation PadsThe -10dB and -20dB switchable attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provides extended dynamic range without compromises. Two switchable levels enable close-mic techniques for even the loudest sources like brass instruments, timpani and drums.
Two Switchable Low-Cut FiltersSelectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.All-Metal Housing With Gold-Plated Xlr Connector, Premium Finish & AccessoriesUnlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some small-capsule microphones, the sE8 omni's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish and gold-plated XLR connector ensures a great look and a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come.The sE8 omni also comes standard with a newly-designed mic clip that will securely attach it to any mic stand.Why A Handcrafted Capsule? As with all of SE's true condensers, the sE8 omni's ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables capturing even the smallest of nuances, and the ultra-precision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sound, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response.
Building and tuning a capsule is a subtle, artistic process, and given the scale of the vibrations which they must perceive, this is the most vital element of the mic.sE8 Cardioid Capsule (P) sE8 cardioid pair owners have been able to simply buy an omni capsule pair and upgrade their pencil condensers as easily as that. But now, the omni pair lifestyle has the same conveniences. With the sE8 Cardioid Capsule (P), go from omnidirectional to cardioid on the fly, in no time!The sE8 omni Matched Pair comes complete with two windscreens to avoid wind noise and two robust mic clips with thread adapters to fit with any mic stand. Moreover, a precision stereo bar and a robust, high-quality metal case is included.
