From sE Electronics
The sE7 sideFire is a high-quality small diaphragm condenser microphone that combines renowned sound performance with a versatile side-address design. The 90° angle of its capsule allows for a wide range of precise placement options, making it easier than ever to capture sound in tight spaces. Whether you’re looking for unobtrusive close-miking, creative overhead and/or underhead miking or simply aesthetically pleasing microphone placements, the sE7 sideFire gives you all that, and more. Built on the trusted sE7 platform, the sE7 sideFire delivers clear, natural sound across all frequencies, with an ultra-thin diaphragm that ensures excellent transient response. Ideal for both studio and live sound applications, it excels at capturing everything from acoustic guitars and pianos to brass and percussion instruments, with no harshness and plenty of low-end punch. The sE7 sideFire’s discrete Class-A electronics, combined with a transformerless output, ensure incredibly low-noise performance, making it the quietest pencil mic in its class. The switchable -20dB pre-attenuation pad extends its dynamic range, allowing you to close-mic loud sources like brass instruments or snare drums without distortion. The integrated 80Hz low-cut filter helps to successfully eliminate low-frequency rumble, footfall noise, and excess bass, making it an equally good choice for close-miking and general recording applications. The rugged all-metal housing with its premium finish offers superior rejection of electrical interference and noise, making the sE7 sideFire a reliable and roadworthy companion that will withstand the rigors of day-to-day tour life. The sE7 sideFire will be available as a single microphone and as a factory matched pair. The pair ensures identical performance and perfect phase correlation for exceptional stereo imaging. The microphones come complete with a windscreen and a robust mic clip with thread adapter to fit any standard mic stand.
- Unobtrusive close miking possible due to new sideways profile
- Allows for various overhead/under-head variations
- Designed for neutral, balanced sound quality
- Ultra-thin diaphragm for excellent transient response
- Cardioid polar pattern - ideal for most studio or stage applications
- State of the art electronics provide supremely low noise
- Transformer less design for pristine sound quality
- Provides an extended dynamic range
- Enables close-miking of loud sources
- Prevents overloading your audio interface or mixer
- Eliminated low frequency rumble or footfall noise
- Compensates for excessive bass with close-mic techniques
- For loss-free and reliable signal connection
- Efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise
- High-quality finish ensures a great look for many years
- Every pair is selected from hundreds of individual microphones
- Identical performance and highest possible consistency
- Windscreen to avoid wind noise
- Robust mic clip with thread adapter to fit with any mic stand
- Two windscreens to avoid wind noise
- Two robust mic clips with thread adapters to fit with any mic stand
Components
Capsule1 / 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.)
What's in the box
sE7 sideFire microphone
mic clip (with thread adapter)
wind screen
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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