{"product_id":"se-electronics-bl8","title":"SE Electronics BL8","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esE Electronics BL8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a half-cardioid condenser boundary microphone built on the same hand-crafted half-inch sE8 capsule as the small-diaphragm sE8, with a three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm. The circuitry is transformerless Class A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA kick drum from one microphone instead of a pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic approach is a dynamic in the port and a second mic outside the head — two paths, two preamp channels and a permanent question about phase between them. The BL8 reproduces low frequencies accurately enough to work on its own, and its character switch offers two ready-made options: Classic and Modern cut and shape the low mids for transient and attack, while the centre position leaves the capsule's neutral response intact for everything else. The microphone is compatible with the Kelly Shu Flatz isolation system, so it mounts inside a bass drum shell without improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadroom to 163 dB SPL and a quiet path for room work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-stage 10 and 20 dB pad raises maximum level to 163 dB SPL, which covers kick, cajon and a piano lid at close range. In the other direction, an equivalent noise level of 14 dB(A) and a transformerless Class-A path let the same microphone work as an ambience mic lying on a hall floor, with the switchable 80 or 160 Hz low-cut filter taking out stage rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-cardioid condenser boundary microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted sE8 capsule with a 3 µm gold-sputtered diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformerless Class-A circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter switch: Classic, Modern and a neutral centre position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 80 or 160 Hz low-cut filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 10 or 20 dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Kelly Shu Flatz isolation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts the sE8 omni capsule (available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal construction, dent-proof grille, gold-plated XLR connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting points for fixing the mic to any flat surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsule: hand-crafted small-diaphragm true condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: half-cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 25 mV\/Pa (-32 dBV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL (0.5% THD): 143 \/ 153 \/ 163 dB (0 \/ 10 \/ 20 dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent noise level: 14 dB(A), signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 129 \/ 139 \/ 149 dB (0 \/ 10 \/ 20 dB pad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cut filter: 80 \/ 160 Hz, 6 dB\/oct, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical impedance: 60 Ohms, recommended load above 1 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 48 V phantom according to IEC 61938, 5.0 mA current draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: 3-pin male XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 139 × 95 × 28.5 mm, weight 538 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: BL8 microphone, pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sE Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54692164665681,"sku":"55939","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/SEElectronicsBL81.jpg?v=1788171916","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/se-electronics-bl8","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}