sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Put greater separation between the microphone you want to hear and everything happening around it. The sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid small-diaphragm condenser microphone combines true-condenser technology with a tightly focused supercardioid polar pattern for precise capture in studios, on stages and anywhere source isolation matters. Its hand-crafted capsule uses a thin gold-sputtered diaphragm and precision electrode to reproduce fast transients and subtle detail with a natural, transparent response, while optimized Class-A electronics and a transformerless signal path maintain low noise and wide dynamic range. Strong off-axis rejection makes the sE8 Supercardioid particularly effective for close-miking drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, orchestral instruments and other solo sources where bleed from nearby instruments needs to be controlled.

Supercardioid Pickup Provides Focused Source Isolation

The tightly controlled supercardioid pattern concentrates sensitivity toward the intended source while providing strong rejection of off-axis sound, helping engineers achieve cleaner separation in dense recording and live setups. This focused response is especially useful around drum kits, ensembles and other situations where multiple instruments or microphones share the same space. Sophisticated acoustic design helps maintain a natural tonal response across the pickup pattern, allowing the microphone to isolate a source while preserving the clarity and detail of the performance.

Hand-Crafted Capsule Handles Detail and High SPLs

Each capsule is individually built and tuned at sE Electronics' factory, pairing its gold-sputtered diaphragm with a precision electrode for smooth response, linearity and accurate transient reproduction. Two selectable attenuation settings extend the available dynamic range and help prevent overload when close-miking high-output sources such as snare drums, brass and electric guitar cabinets. Selectable 80Hz and 160Hz low-cut filters provide additional control over footfall noise, rumble and low-frequency buildup, making this pencil condenser adaptable to both delicate acoustic material and powerful close-miked instruments.

Low-Noise Electronics Meet Road-Ready Construction

A short signal path without integrated circuits works with optimized Class-A electronics to keep noise low while preserving transient response and transparency, while the transformerless design maintains the microphone's natural response. An all-metal chassis provides durability and helps reject electrical interference, while gold-plated XLR contacts support a reliable connection to compatible preamps, interfaces and mixers supplying 48V phantom power. Measuring just 0.9" x 4.7" and weighing 5.1 oz, the sE8 Supercardioid remains easy to position in crowded setups and includes a mic clip with thread adapter, windscreen and user manual.