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sE7
Photo: sE Electronics, from its manual, p. 1.

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sE7

Small-diaphragm (1/2 inch) back-electret cardioid condenser with 20 dB pad and 80 Hz low-cut filter; sold singly or as a matched pair

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34.5 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
136 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. "Frequency response"; relative dB (+20 to -20). Distance, room, smoothing and pad setting not stated. Solid red line.

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. 4. "Polar Pattern". 0° up; each frequency drawn on one half (125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left, 2 to 16 kHz on the right), 5 dB per ring labelled +5 to -25. Switch settings and measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule1/2 inch back-electret condenser capsule. "Capsule: 1/2“ back-electret condenser capsule".p. 3
Sensitivity−34.5 dBV/Pa (19 mV/Pa). "19 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV)"; frequency not stated. The product page rounds it to "-35 dBV".
Self-noise16 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level: 16 dB(A)".
Max SPL136 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, pad off; also 156 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, pad -20 dB. "Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 136 / 156 dBSPL(0/20 dB Attenuation pad)".
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB. "Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB"; the German page gives "78 dB(A)".
Dynamic range120 dB, pad off; also 140 dB, pad -20 dB. "120 / 140 dB (0/20 dB Attenuation pad)".
Output impedance200 ohm, less than. "Electrical impedance: <200 Ohms".p. 4
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, more than. "Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz".p. 3
Poweringphantom P48. "48 Volts according to IEC 61938".p. 4
Current draw3 mA. "Current consumption: 3.0 mA".
Low cutoff, 80 Hz; 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave. "Low cut filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable".p. 3
Pad−20 dB. "Attenuation pad: 20 dB, switchable".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "3-pin male XLR connector".p. 4
Weight128 g. "128 g (4.52 oz.)".
Dimensions23 × 120 mm. "Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.) Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.)"; stored as diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesmic clip with thread adapter; wind screen. "What's in the box", sE7 (Single); the matched pair has two of each.p. 2
ElectronicsDiscrete class-A circuit, transformerless output
SwitchesPad switch on the upper rear of the body, low-cut switch on the lower rear (top position: flat)
Matched pairAlso sold as a matched pair
ConstructionAll-metal body
Applications (sE)Acoustic guitar, piano, drums, guitar cabinets, brass; studio and live

Documents

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