sE Electronics sE7 sideFire Matched Pair Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

sE Electronics sE7 sideFire Matched Pair Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

The sE Electronics sE7 sideFire Matched Pair is an innovative small-diaphragm condenser microphone set featuring a unique 90-degree side-address capsule. This design provides incredible flexibility, allowing the microphones to be easily positioned in extremely tight or hard-to-reach spaces, such as close to a snare drum or under cymbals. This is a factory-matched pair—every two microphones are meticulously selected from hundreds of units to ensure identical frequency response and sensitivity, guaranteeing a perfect, three-dimensional stereo image.

Inside every sE7 sideFire microphone is a premium cardioid capsule with an ultra-thin diaphragm, ensuring lightning-fast transient response and a natural, balanced tone. Thanks to an innovative transformerless circuit design and ultra-low self-noise (just 16 dB(A)), these microphones boast crystal-clear transparency. Equipped with a switchable -20 dB attenuation pad and an 80 Hz low-cut filter, they can easily handle extreme sound pressure levels up to 156 dB. This makes them the perfect tool for both professional studio recording and live stage performances.

Key Features

• Factory-matched pair for a perfect stereo image and phase accuracy.
• Unique 90-degree side-address capsule, ideal for working in tight spaces.
• High-quality small-diaphragm (back-electret) capsule with a cardioid polar pattern.
• Transformerless design for crystal-clear audio transparency.
• Switchable -20 dB attenuation pad allowing for use with extreme sound sources (up to 156 dB SPL).
• Switchable 80 Hz low-cut filter to eliminate unwanted low-frequency rumble.
• Rugged all-metal housing and gold-plated XLR contacts for a long lifespan.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: sE Electronics.
• Model: sE7 sideFire Matched Pair.
• Type: Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone.
• Capsule: 1/2-inch back-electret condenser.
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid.
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Sensitivity: 19 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV).
• Impedance: <200 Ohms.
• Max SPL: 136 / 156 dB (0 / -20 dB pad).
• Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB(A).
• Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable.
• Attenuation Pad: -20 dB, switchable.
• Powering: +48V phantom power (per microphone).
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (plug).
• Dimensions (per mic): Diameter – 23 mm (0.91 in.), Length – 130 mm (5.11 in.).
• Weight (per mic): 163 g (5.75 oz.).
• Product Code: SE7-SF-PAIR

Included in the Box

• 2 x sE Electronics sE7 sideFire microphones.
• 2 x Microphone clips.
• 2 x Thread adapters.
• 2 x Windscreens.

Best For

• Drums and percussion: Ideal for snare drums, toms, hi-hats, and as a stereo overhead pair due to their easy positioning and extremely high 156 dB maximum sound pressure level (SPL).
• Acoustic instruments: Grand piano, acoustic guitars, and orchestral instruments requiring natural and transparent tone reproduction.
• Studio and live stage use: Audio engineers looking for a versatile, compact, and ultra-durable solution for professionally recording and amplifying various sound sources.

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