True Condenser Performance with Supercardioid Precision
Based on the highly acclaimed sE8 small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, sE proudly introduces a supercardioid option. Featuring the same sophisticated capsule backplate design and true condenser technology, the sE8 Supercardioid delivers authentic, transparent sound quality second to none. With the lowest self-noise and highest SPL handling in its class, the sE8 Supercardioid is the ideal choice for demanding applications where focused pickup and excellent off-axis rejection are essential, from close-miking drums and percussion to acoustic guitar, orchestral instruments, and other solo sources. Every microphone is hand-crafted in our own factory, while every matched pair is carefully selected from hundreds of individual microphones to ensure the highest possible consistency and performance.
Focused pickup for exceptional clarity
Thanks to its sophisticated acoustic design, the sE8 Supercardioid delivers pristine, transparent sound without unwanted coloration. Its highly consistent supercardioid polar pattern, combined with outstanding off-axis rejection, ensures precise capture of the intended sound source while minimizing bleed from surrounding instruments.
Hand-crafted small-diaphragm condenser capsule
Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory with the highest attention to detail. The ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables the capture of even the smallest nuances, and the ultra-precision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sonics, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response.
The quietest pencil mic in its class
With a very short signal path, no ICs, and specially optimized Class-A electronics, the sE8 is one of the quietest microphones on the market. Moreover, the transformerless design enables excellent transparency and clarity. The completely new electronic design also ensures an exceptional dynamic range and brilliant transient response without distortion.
Two switchable attenuation levels
The switchable attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provides extended dynamic range without compromise. Two switchable levels enable close-miking techniques for even the loudest sources, such as brass instruments, timpani, and drums.
Two switchable low-cut filters
The integrated low-cut filters can be selected at either 80 Hz or 160 Hz. This helps to eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise or to roll off some energy in the low-end.
All-metal housing and premium finish
The sE8’s all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise, and its high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come.
Gold-plated XLR connector
The corrosion-free XLR contacts ensure a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come.
Also available as a factory-matched stereo pair
Convincing stereo recordings require a pair of microphones with high consistency and accurate localization. Therefore, at sE, every pair is selected from hundreds of individual microphones to provide identical performance. The result is the highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity for stunning three-dimensional recordings.