SE Electronics BL8 Half-Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone

After careful design and engineering, the BL8 Half-Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone emerges as a robust and versatile audio tool, perfect for capturing high-quality sound in a variety of applications. This microphone is built to withstand the rigors of the road, making it an ideal choice for both touring musicians and studio professionals.

The BL8 features a gold-plated XLR connector, ensuring a loss-free and reliable signal connection even under the most demanding use. This feature, combined with its integrated low-cut filter and pre-attenuation pad, allows the microphone to excel in ambience recording, room miking, and even acoustic piano recording. It effectively keeps high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer's input, making it a versatile addition to your audio equipment.

One of the standout features of the BL8 is its ability to offer both "Classic" and "Modern" voicings, similar to our award-winning V KICK kick-drum mic. These options allow you to cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize transients and punch, providing flexibility for both live and studio settings.

The BL8 is designed with transformerless Class-A circuitry, ensuring a wide dynamic range without distortion. Its ultra-low-noise electronics are perfect for demanding applications, and it reproduces low frequencies with stunning accuracy. This microphone can be used alone or in combination with our V KICK, making it a versatile tool for any audio professional.

The BL8 features our renowned 1/2" true-condenser SE8 cardioid capsule, which is hand-crafted with an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. This microphone is robustly built with an all-metal construction and a dent-proof grille, making it perfect for touring environments and busy stages.

The BL8 is compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System, allowing for easy and secure mounting inside a bass drum shell. This combination provides superior isolation, minimizing unwanted vibrations and rumble, and allowing artists and engineers to focus on their performance.

The BL8 also offers interchangeable capsule options, being fully compatible with the sE8 omni capsule. This versatility allows the BL8 to cater to any sonic requirement and environment. The BL8 microphone is easily mountable for simple and secure installation in music venues, theaters, and houses of worship. It is recommended for use in kick drum, cajon, piano, speech, conferencing, room miking, and stage floor miking applications.