Overview:
The sE7 sideFire is a variant of our sE7 high-quality back-electret small-diaphragm condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio and live sound applications, from acoustic guitars to pianos to drums and beyond, with a rotated capsule to allow for close miking. The sE7 sideFire specialized capsule is designed for natural, balanced sound quality, with an ultra-thin diaphragm for excellent transient response. Its cardioid polar pattern also makes it ideal for most studio or stage applications, delivering great sound for almost any source. the sE7 sideFire has a 90° side address capsule for even more versatility and ability to get into small spaces.
With a very short signal path and state-of-the-art electronics, the sE7 sideFire is the quietest microphone in its class. The transformerless design ensures pristine sound quality, reproducing instruments with excellent clarity and depth. The switchable -20dB attenuation pad prevents overloading your preamp or mixer and provides extended dynamic range, enabling close-mic techniques for even the loudest sources like brass instruments and snare drums. The integrated 80Hz low-cut filter helps to eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, or to compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques. The sE7 sideFire's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise, and its high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come, and the gold-plated XLR connector ensures a loss-free, reliable signal for years of demanding use. Convincing stereo recordings require microphones with high consistency and accurate localization from the pair of microphones. Therefore, at sE every pair is selected from hundreds of individual microphones to provide identical performance. The result is the highest possible correlation over the whole frequency range, and virtually identical sensitivity for stunning three-dimensional recordings.
Features:
Side address capsule to allow for miking of tight spaces.
Optimized acoustic design, discrete class-A circuitry and a transformerless output.
Clear, natural sound quality at all frequencies.
Switchable -20dB attenuation pad.
High sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability.
Switchable low-cut 80 Hz filter.
Ultra low-noise components.
Specs:
Recommended Use
Acoustic guitar, choir, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, drums, percussion, cymbals / OH
Components
Capsule: 1 / 2" Back-electret condenser capsule
Power
Electrical impedance: <200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Sound
Polar patterns: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 19 mV / Pa (-34.5 dBV)
Max SPL: 136 / 156 dB (0 / 20 dB attenuation pad)
Equivalent noise level: 16 dB
Dynamic range: 120 / 140 dB (0 / 20 dB attenuation pad)
Signal to noise ratio: 78 dB
Low-cut filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
Attenuation pad: 20 dB, switchable
Current consumption: 3.0 mA
Dimensions
Mic Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
Mic length: 130 mm (5.12 in.)
Mic weight: 163 g (5.75 oz.)