sE Electronics sE8 Stereo Set

Small Mic - Big Sound!

The new sE8 is a premium small-diaphragm microphone with outstanding sonic qualities. The elaborately crafted electrode enables a very balanced and especially natural reproduction of all kinds of instruments. This also allows intensive use of EQs or filters without making the recording unpleasant. With the highest dynamic range and overload resistance in its class, plus practical switchable attenuation and high-pass filters, the sE8 offers unbeatable flexibility for any studio or stage application.

Handcrafted Small-Diaphragm Capsule

Each capsule is lovingly handcrafted and individually tuned in the sE factory. The ultra-thin, gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers impressive transient response and captures even the smallest details. The precisely manufactured electrode is optimized for maximum linearity and natural reproduction, resulting in a very even, balanced frequency response.

Precise, Frequency-Homogeneous Directionality

Thanks to the sophisticated acoustic design with precision parts, a largely frequency-homogeneous directional pattern is achieved. This avoids tonal coloration, especially in demanding recordings.

The Quietest Small-Diaphragm Microphone in Its Class

The extremely short signal path, discrete components, and optimized Class-A circuitry make the sE8 one of the quietest microphones on the market—and by far the quietest in its class. Outstanding transparency, enormous dynamic range, and very low distortion are ensured by a novel circuit design with transformerless output stage.

Two-Stage Attenuation Filter

High flexibility and an extended dynamic range are achieved through the attenuation filter. The two stages prevent overload of the electronics and connected microphone preamps or audio interfaces right at the start of the signal chain. This allows even very loud instruments like brass and snares to be easily miked up close.

Two-Stage High-Pass Filter

The integrated high-pass can be switched between 80Hz and 160Hz to reduce unwanted rumble and step noises, as well as to dampen bass boost caused by close-miking (proximity effect).

Robust Metal Housing and High-Quality Finishes

The thoughtful design is especially durable and effectively shields the electronics against electromagnetic interference.

Gold-Plated XLR Connector

The corrosion-free contacts ensure lossless and reliable transmission for many years.

Available as Hand-Selected Stereo Pair sE8 StereoSet

Convincing stereo recordings require microphones with the highest consistency and outstanding performance. Therefore, sE selects each pair from hundreds of individual microphones to guarantee nearly identical transmission characteristics. Only this way is it possible to achieve the highest possible correlation across the entire frequency range and nearly identical sensitivity. The result is breathtaking, almost three-dimensional recordings.

Included Accessories

The sE8 Stereo Set comes with a stereo bar, a high-quality and robust metal case, as well as two windshields, stand adapters, and thread adapters each.