{"product_id":"se-electronics-8","title":"sE Electronics SE8","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003esE Electronics sE8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small-diaphragm pencil condenser with a handcrafted cardioid capsule, available as a single microphone or as a factory-matched stereo pair. The sE8 body accepts interchangeable capsules — cardioid as standard, omnidirectional available separately as the sE8 Omni Capsule Pair — turning one body into two acoustically distinct microphone configurations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCapsule, electronics and tonal character\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe sE8 capsule is a true condenser (not back-electret) with a 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm, handbuilt and individually tuned by technicians in sE's own factory. The precision backplate design with an optimized electrode geometry produces a consistently smooth off-axis response — sources recorded from the side or at an angle do not harden or smear tonally. A gentle presence lift around 5–8 kHz adds clarity to instruments without the aggressiveness of cheaper small-diaphragm designs. The body circuit is transformerless discrete Class-A with no integrated circuits — this translates to excellent transient response and zero electronic noise floor contribution. Two recessed switches on the body (operated with a miniature screwdriver) provide four working settings: high-pass filter at 80 Hz or 160 Hz (6 dB\/oct) for eliminating floor rumble and proximity effect in close-mic situations, and a –10 dB or –20 dB attenuation pad for loud sources. Max SPL of 159 dBSPL with the –20 dB pad engaged and a dynamic range of 146 dB cover everything from quiet string instruments in a studio to close-miked cymbals and guitar amps.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication and stereo pair contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\nA single sE8 covers acoustic guitar, piano, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The stereo pair opens up XY, ORTF, and NOS techniques — when purchased as a pair, both bodies and capsules are selected from hundreds of units for virtually identical electrical and acoustic parameters. The stereo set includes: two sE8 microphones, two foam windscreens, two mic clips with thread adapters, a 30 cm solid aluminium stereo bar, and an aluminium carrying case — a complete kit for location and session recording without additional accessories.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue condenser (not back-electret) with 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm — handbuilt and individually tuned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardioid polar pattern with balanced, consistent off-axis response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformerless discrete Class-A circuit with no integrated circuits — excellent transient response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-noise 13 dB(A), dynamic range up to 146 dB (with –20 dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 139 \/ 149 \/ 159 dBSPL (0 \/ –10 \/ –20 dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo switchable high-pass filters: 80 Hz and 160 Hz (6 dB\/oct), recessed switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo switchable attenuation pads: –10 dB and –20 dB, recessed switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable capsule — cardioid standard, omnidirectional available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal housing, gold-plated XLR connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-cut capsule edge — distinctive precision finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo pair contents: 2x microphone, 2x foam windscreen, 2x clip with adapter, 30 cm stereo bar, aluminium case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsule type: small-diaphragm true condenser, handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiaphragm: 3 µm gold-sputtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 25 mV\/Pa (-32 dBV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 139 \/ 149 \/ 159 dBSPL (0 \/ –10 \/ –20 dB pad, 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-noise: 13 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 126 \/ 136 \/ 146 dB (0 \/ –10 \/ –20 dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 81 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-pass filter: 80 \/ 160 Hz, 6 dB\/oct, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation pad: –10 \/ –20 dB, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 110 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: greater than 1 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 48V phantom (IEC 61938), current draw 2.7 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: 3-pin XLR (male), gold-plated contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 23 mm (0.91 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120 mm (4.72 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 141 g (4.97 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sE Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828507468113,"sku":"49183","price":184.09,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/SEElectronicsSE81.jpg?v=1779387589","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de-fr\/products\/se-electronics-8","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}