sE Electronics sE8 Omni Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Pair

Featuring the very same, sophisticated capsule backplate design and true condenser technology, the se Electronics 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.

HANDCRAFTED SMALL CONDENSER CAPSULE

Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in sE's 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.

THE QUIETEST PENCIL CONDENSER IN ITS CLASS

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.

TWO SWITCHABLE PRE-ATTENUATION PADS

The -10 dB and -20 dB 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.

TWO SWITCHABLE LOW-CUT FILTERS

Selectable at either 80 Hz or 160 Hz, these two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.

ALL-METAL HOUSING WITH GOLD-PLATED XLR CONNECTOR, PREMIUM FINISH & ACCESSORIES

Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some small-capsule microphones, the sE8 Omni’s all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish and gold-plated XLR connector ensures a great look and a loss-free, reliable signal connection for years to come. The sE8 Omni also comes standard with a newly-designed mic clip that will securely attach it to any mic stand.

WHY A HANDCRAFTED CAPSULE?

As with all of sE's true condensers, the sE8 Omni’s ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers an impressive transient response that enables capturing even the smallest of nuances, and the ultra-precision electrode is optimized for superb linearity and natural sound, ensuring a consistently smooth and balanced frequency response. Building and tuning a capsule is a subtle, artistic process, and given the scale of the vibrations which they must perceive, this is the most vital element of the mic.

MATCHED PAIR

As with all of sE 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. You can rest assured that your stereo image will be as clear & accurate as possible.

The sE8 Omni Matched Pair comes complete with two windscreens to avoid wind noise and two robust mic clips with thread adapters to fit with any mic stand. Moreover, a precision stereo bar and a robust, high-quality metal case is included.