sE Electronics sE8 Omni Microphone Matched Pair

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. The -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. As with all of our factory-matched pairs, every mic ending up in an sE8 omni Stereo Pair configuration is meticulously hand-selected after strict evaluation by trained ears and the latest analysis tools, with measurements taken in our anechoic chamber to ensure the highest possible mic-to-mic consistency.

Key Features

• sE8 omni Matched Pair
• 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 response
• 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 distortion

Technical Specifications

Capsule Type
Hand-Crafted Small-Diaphragm True Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
Max SPL
141 / 151 / 161 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)
Equivalent noise level
15 dB(A)
Dynamic range
126 / 136 / 146 dB (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)
Signal to Noise Ratio
79 dB
Low-cut filter
80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
Attenuation Pad
10 / 20dB, switchable
Powering
48 Volts according to IEC 61938
Electrical Impedance
110 Ohms
Recommended load impedance
>1k Ohms
Current consumption
2.7 mA
Connectivity
3-pin male XLR connector
Diameter
23 mm (0.91 in.),
Length (capsule only)
21.5 mm (0.85 in.)
Length (including sE8 preamp)
120 mm (4.72 in.)
Weight (capsule only)
26 g (0.92 oz)
Weight (including sE8 preamp)
141 g (4.97 oz)