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sE4400
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sE4400

Large-diaphragm condenser with four patterns (cardioid, omni, hypercardioid, figure-8)

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / hypercardioid / omni / figure-8
Sensitivity
−32 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
13 dB(A)
Max SPL
137 dB SPL
Impedance
22 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 30. Titled "Frequency Response and Polar Pattern"; distance, anechoic or not, smoothing and typical-vs-individual not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 30. Two halves: low frequencies on the left, high on the right (as the legend groups them); 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring labelled +5 to -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1.5 dB.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule1" dual-diaphragm, brass, gold-sputtered Mylar. "a brass capsule with twin 1" gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragms" (p. 2). The T2 uses titanium.p. 2
Sensitivity−32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa). "25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)". Pattern, frequency and load not stated. One spec table covers the sE4400 and the T2.p. 4
Self-noise13 dB(A). Pattern not stated.
Max SPL137 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, no pad; also 147 dB SPL, 10 dB pad; also 157 dB SPL, 20 dB pad
Signal-to-noise ratio81 dB. Reference not stated (94 dB SPL - 13 dB(A) = 81 dB).
Output impedance22 ohm. "Electrical Impedance 22 Ohms".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, more than. "Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range"; tolerance not stated.
Poweringphantom, 48 V (IEC 61938)
Current draw3.7 mA
Low cutoff, 40 Hz, 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave. "40 / 80 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable"; second switch from the left: 40 Hz left, off centre, 80 Hz right (p. 3). The response graphs (p. 30) draw the two settings meeting 0 dB near 90 and 180 Hz.
Pad−10 dB; also −20 dB, second position. "10 / 20 dB, switchable"; far-left switch.
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight290 g. 10.23 oz.
Dimensions58 × 29 × 146 mm. Width × depth × height, as printed "58 x 29 x 146 mm".
Supplied accessoriesShock-mount with thread adapter. The matched pair adds a stereo mounting bar.p. 2
Dynamic range124 / 134 / 144 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad)p. 4
Pattern switchesRight-centre switch: omni (left), cardioid/hypercardioid (centre), figure-8 (right); far-right switch picks cardioid (left) or hypercardioid (right)p. 3
SiblingT2: same body and specs table, titanium diaphragmsp. 2
VersionsSingle, and factory-matched stereo pair (with stereo mounting bar)

Documents

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