sE Electronics sE7(P) Matched Pair Condenser Microphones

The sE Electronics sE7(P) is a factory-matched pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones for stereo recording, instrument capture, and live sound reinforcement. It provides two closely selected microphones for techniques where consistent response between channels is important. The pair is suited to acoustic guitar, piano, drum overheads, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and choir recording.

Each sE7 uses a 1/2-inch back-electret condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern. Its compact end-address format helps focus on the intended source while reducing pickup from the rear of the microphone. The stated 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range and 19 mV/Pa sensitivity support detailed capture of acoustic instruments and percussion.

A switchable 20 dB attenuation pad allows the microphones to handle louder sources and close-miking applications. With the pad disengaged, maximum SPL handling is rated at 136 dB SPL; engaging the pad raises this rating to 156 dB SPL. This makes the pair practical for sources such as drums, brass instruments, and guitar speaker cabinets when appropriate placement is used.

The switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter helps reduce footfall, rumble, wind-related low-frequency noise, and excessive proximity effect. Discrete Class-A circuitry and a transformerless output are used in the microphone design. The microphones require standard 48V phantom power from a compatible microphone preamp, mixer, audio interface, or recorder.

As a matched pair, the sE7(P) is intended for stereo configurations such as spaced pair, X/Y, ORTF, and drum-overhead placement. Its 3-pin XLR outputs integrate with conventional balanced microphone inputs. The included clips, thread adapters, and windscreens provide the basic accessories needed to add the pair to a studio or live microphone setup.

Key Features

• Factory-Matched Pair: Two selected sE7 microphones support consistent stereo recording results.
• Cardioid Capsule: Focuses pickup toward the source while reducing rear pickup.
• 20 dB Pad: Handles louder instruments and close-miking applications.
• 80 Hz Low-Cut Filter: Helps reduce rumble, footfall noise, and proximity effect.
• 48V Phantom Power: Works with compatible mixers, interfaces, and microphone preamps.
• Transformerless XLR Output: Connects through standard balanced 3-pin XLR microphone inputs.

Design & Installation

Each microphone has a compact all-metal housing designed for studio and stage use. The body measures 23 mm in diameter and 120 mm long, with an individual weight of 128 g. A 1/2-inch back-electret condenser capsule, discrete Class-A circuitry, and transformerless output are incorporated into the design.

Mount each microphone in its included clip and thread adapter, then connect it with a standard balanced XLR microphone cable to a preamp, mixer, interface, or recorder that supplies 48V phantom power. Use the pair on separate input channels for stereo techniques, and engage the 20 dB pad for high-SPL sources or the 80 Hz low-cut filter when low-frequency rumble or proximity effect needs to be reduced. Two windscreens are included for applications where light wind or breath noise may be present.