SE Electronics sE7 SideFire Small-Diaphragm Electret Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Pair

90 Degree Straight Out of the Box
The sE7 sideFire is a variant of our sE7 high-quality back-electret small-diaphragm condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio and live sound applications, from acoustic guitars to pianos to drums and beyond, with a rotated capsule to allow for close miking

Inside the sE7 sideFire

High-Quality Condenser Capsule
The sE7 sideFire specialized capsule is designed for natural, balanced sound quality, with an ultra-thin diaphragm for excellent transient response. Its cardioid polar pattern also makes it ideal for most studio or stage applications, delivering great sound for almost any source. the sE7 sideFire has a 90 Degree side address capsule for even more versatility and ability to get into small spaces

The Quietest Pencil Mic in Its Class
With a very short signal path and state-of-the-art electronics, the sE7 sideFire is the quietest microphone in its class. The transformerless design ensures pristine sound quality, reproducing instruments with excellent clarity and depth.

Switchable Pre-Attenuation Pad
The switchable -20dB attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provides extended dynamic range, enabling close-mic techniques for even the loudest sources like brass instruments and snare drums.

Switchable Low-Cut Filter
The integrated 80Hz low-cut filter helps to eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, or to compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.

Built Like a Tank
The sE7 sideFire'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, and the gold-plated XLR connector ensures a loss-free, reliable signal for years of demanding use.

sE7 sideFire Matched Pair
Convincing stereo recordings require microphones with high consistency and accurate localization from the pair of microphones. 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.