SE ELECTRONICS SE7 MATCHED PAIR Condenser Microphone Pair

Pair of condenser microphones

The SE ELECTRONICS SE7 is a high-quality back-electret condenser microphone, suitable for a wide range of studio and live applications, from recording acoustic guitars to percussive instruments like pianos or drums. Thanks to advanced acoustic design, discrete Class A circuitry, low-pass filter switches, and the absence of output transformers, the SE ELECTRONICS SE7 delivers superior, clean, and natural sound quality across all frequencies. The microphone does not suffer from "harshness" in the high frequencies nor a lack of "punch" in the lows, making it suitable for recording any instrument and also available as a matched stereo pair.
The discrete electronics and attenuation pads ensure an extended dynamic range, allowing for handling high sound pressure levels (SPL) with low self-noise. The low-cut filter switch helps eliminate rumble and mechanical noise, also helping to compensate for excessive low frequencies due to the proximity effect. This allows the SE ELECTRONICS SE7 to be used for close-miking various instruments such as electric guitars, wind instruments, and drums. Its robust all-metal construction and high manufacturing standards make the SE ELECTRONICS SE7 an absolutely reliable microphone even for the most critical recordings.
The capsule of the SE ELECTRONICS SE7 is designed for natural and balanced sound quality, with an ultra-thin diaphragm providing excellent transient response. Its cardioid polar pattern makes it ideal for most live and studio applications, offering great sound reproduction for almost all sources. Thanks to a short signal path and state-of-the-art electronics, the SE ELECTRONICS SE7 is the quietest microphone in its price range. The design does not include transformers and ensures crystal-clear sound quality, capable of reproducing instruments with excellent and deep clarity. The -20dB attenuation pad can prevent overloading the preamp or mixer, ensuring an extended dynamic range and allowing close-miking techniques even for the most complex sources such as wind instruments and drum snares. The integrated 80Hz low-cut helps eliminate rumble and mechanical noise, or compensate for excessive low frequencies due to the proximity effect typical of close-miking. The SE ELECTRONICS SE7 comes with a windscreen to prevent unwanted noise and a robust clip with an adapter compatible with any microphone stand.

For convincing stereo recordings, microphones specifically selected in pairs are needed. For this reason, each pair of SE ELECTRONICS SE7 is carefully selected from hundreds of individual microphones, to ensure that the performance of the two is identical. The result is the highest possible correlation across the entire frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity, allowing for optimal recordings.

Specifications

• Capsule Type: 1/2" back-electret condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 19 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV)
• Max SPL: 136/156 dBSPL (0/20 dB attenuation pad)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB (A)
• Dynamic Range: 120/140 dB (0/20 dB attenuation pad)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 20 dB, switchable
• Power Supply: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
• Electrical Impedance: <200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohm
• Current Consumption: 3.0 mA
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector