sE Electronics sE8 Omni Microphone Capsule

Capture a natural stereo image of the source and the space surrounding it with the sE Electronics sE8 Omni capsule pair. Designed for compatible sE8 microphone preamp bodies, these omnidirectional capsules bring the platform a precisely engineered response based on the same true-condenser technology as the sE8 family. Their hand-crafted design combines thin gold-sputtered diaphragms with precision electrodes for fast transient response, smooth frequency balance and transparent reproduction, while the nearly spherical polar pattern captures sound consistently from every direction. Used as a pair, the sE8 Omni capsules provide a flexible foundation for stereo recording of orchestras, ensembles, choirs, piano, percussion and other sources where natural ambience and a convincing sense of space are important.

Omnidirectional Capsules Capture a Natural Stereo Perspective

The precision acoustic design produces an almost perfectly spherical polar response, allowing both capsules to capture direct sound and room ambience with minimal tonal change as sound arrives from different directions. This makes the pair particularly useful for stereo techniques that rely on natural spatial information, whether recording a full ensemble, positioning microphones around a piano or capturing the acoustics of a performance space. Their omnidirectional response also provides greater freedom when adjusting microphone distance to balance the source against the surrounding room.

Hand-Crafted Design Preserves Transients and Fine Detail

Each capsule is individually built and tuned at sE Electronics' factory, combining a precision electrode with a lightweight gold-sputtered diaphragm engineered for linearity and responsive transient capture. This helps preserve everything from the attack of cymbals and percussion to the subtle dynamics of strings, acoustic instruments and ensemble performances. Combined with the capsules' consistent omnidirectional response, the matched-pair configuration supports detailed stereo capture while preserving the natural acoustic relationship between the source and recording space.

Expand Your sE8 System for Omnidirectional Stereo Recording

The interchangeable design lets engineers add omnidirectional stereo capability to a compatible sE8 setup without purchasing another pair of complete microphones, making it easy to change pickup characteristics as sessions and placement techniques evolve. Measuring approximately 0.9" x 0.9" and weighing 1.1 oz each, the capsules maintain the compact footprint needed for precise positioning around instruments, ensembles and complex recording setups. The sE Electronics sE8 Omni capsule pair provides a dedicated two-capsule solution for adding natural, spacious stereo pickup to compatible sE8 microphone bodies.