sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Matched Pair

Put greater separation between the microphones you want to hear and everything happening around them while maintaining the consistency needed for precise stereo recording. The sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid factory-matched pair combines two true-condenser small-diaphragm microphones selected from hundreds of individual units for closely matched performance and sensitivity. Each mic features a tightly focused supercardioid polar pattern, hand-crafted capsule, thin gold-sputtered diaphragm and precision electrode for natural reproduction, fast transient response and strong off-axis rejection. From stereo drum and percussion setups to acoustic guitar, orchestral instruments and other sources where accurate localization and controlled bleed matter, the sE8 Supercardioid pair provides a coordinated two-microphone solution complete with a stereo bar, mounting accessories and flight case.

Matched Supercardioid Mics Provide Focused Stereo Capture

Careful factory matching helps maintain high correlation across the frequency range and virtually identical sensitivity between the two microphones, supporting accurate localization and a convincing three-dimensional stereo image. The tightly controlled supercardioid patterns concentrate sensitivity toward the intended sources while providing strong rejection of off-axis sound, helping engineers achieve cleaner separation in dense recording and live setups. Sophisticated acoustic design also helps maintain a natural tonal response across the pickup pattern, making the pair particularly useful when stereo detail and isolation are equally important.

Hand-Crafted Capsules Handle Detail and High SPLs

Each capsule is individually built and tuned at sE Electronics' factory, pairing its gold-sputtered diaphragm with a precision electrode for smooth response, linearity and accurate transient reproduction. Two selectable attenuation settings on each microphone extend the available dynamic range and help prevent overload when close-miking high-output sources such as snare drums, brass and electric guitar cabinets. Selectable 80Hz and 160Hz low-cut filters provide additional control over footfall noise, rumble and low-frequency buildup, allowing the matched pair to adapt to both delicate acoustic performances and powerful close-miked instruments.

Complete Matched Pair Package for Studio and Live Recording

Short signal paths without integrated circuits work with optimized Class-A electronics to keep noise low while preserving transient response and transparency, while the transformerless designs maintain the microphones' natural response. All-metal chassis provide durability and help reject electrical interference, while gold-plated XLR contacts support reliable connections to compatible preamps, interfaces and mixers supplying 48V phantom power. Each sE8 Supercardioid measures 0.9" x 4.7" and weighs 5.1 oz, keeping placement manageable in complex setups. The sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid factory-matched pair includes two microphones, two mic clips with thread adapters, two windscreens, an 11.8" stereo bar and a protective flight case for a complete stereo recording package.