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

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sE8

Small-diaphragm cardioid condenser ("pencil")

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

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−32 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
13 dB(A)
Max SPL
139 dB SPL
Impedance
110 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Frequency response"; 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. 4. Two halves: 125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left, 2 to 16 kHz on the right; 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
CapsuleSmall-diaphragm true condenser. Diaphragm size not stated.p. 3
Sensitivity−32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa). "25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)". Frequency and load not stated.
Self-noise13 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level 13 dB(A)".
Max SPL139 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, no pad; also 149 dB SPL, 10 dB pad; also 159 dB SPL, 20 dB pad
Signal-to-noise ratio81 dB. Reference not stated (94 dB SPL - 13 dB(A) = 81 dB).
Output impedance110 ohm. "Electrical impedance".p. 4
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, more than. "Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range"; tolerance not stated.p. 3
Poweringphantom, 48 V (IEC 61938)p. 4
Current draw2.7 mA
Low cutoff, 80 Hz, 160 Hz; 6 dB/octave. "80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable"; switch on the front right: 80 Hz top, off centre, 160 Hz bottom.p. 3
Pad−10 dB; also −20 dB, second position. "10 / 20 dB, switchable".p. 4
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight141 g. 4.97 oz.
Dimensions120 × 23 mm. Length × diameter.
Supplied accessoriesMic clip (with thread adapter); Wind screen. The matched pair adds a stereo bar and a metal case.p. 2
Dynamic range126 / 136 / 146 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad)p. 3
OutputTransformerlessp. 2
VersionsSingle, and matched pair (with stereo bar and metal case)

Documents

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