sE Electronics SE7 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

sE Electronics SE7 – Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The sE Electronics SE7 is a high-quality small-diaphragm condenser microphone designed to deliver accurate, natural pickup characteristics and exceptional dynamic range in both the studio and live applications. Its gold-plated 1/2" back-electret capsule and discrete, transformerless Class-A circuitry deliver a completely linear response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with no sibilance or loss of bass. A selectable low-cut filter and –20 dB pad allow for controlling proximity effects and high SPL sources, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including acoustic guitars, drum overheads, piano, wind instruments, strings, and orchestral environments.

Main features

• Capsule: ½" gold-plated, hand-built back-electret condenser.
• Polar pattern: Cardioid, with high rejection of off-axis signals.
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Output impedance: < 200 Ω.
• Sensitivity: 19 mV/Pa (–35 dBV).
• Maximum SPL: 136 dB (without pad) / 156 dB (with 20 dB pad).
• Own noise: 16 dB(A).
• Dynamic range: 120 dB / 140 dB (with 20 dB pad).
• Signal-to-Noise: 78 dB.
• Low-cut filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable.
• Attenuator pad: 20 dB, switchable.
• Power supply: Phantom +48 V (IEC 61938).
• Dimensions: Ø 23 × 120 mm.
• Weight: 128 g.
• Included accessories: Clamp with thread adapter, anti-wind foam.

Product benefits

• Completely linear response with no annoying peaks in the treble or lack of bass.
• Proximity control and high sound pressure management with integrated pad and low-cut.
• Low self-noise and wide dynamic range for clean, detailed recordings.
• Solid and lightweight construction, ideal for studio, live and field recording.
• Handcrafted close-coupled capsules, perfect for stereo setups.

Use cases

• Acoustic Guitar: Captures the warmth and nuances of uncolored strings.
• Drum and percussion overheads: Balanced cymbal and ensemble image.
• Piano and wind instruments: Detail in the midrange and clarity in the treble.
• Choirs and orchestral strings: Rejection of leaks and definition of each voice or section.
• Ambient recording: Room environments with fidelity and without intrusive noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What pad does it include? Switchable –20 dB pad for very loud sources.
• How do you activate the low-cut? By flipping the switch on the microphone body (80 Hz, 6 dB/oct).
• Is it live-ready? Yes; its metal construction and robust design ensure reliability on the road.
• Does it require phantom power? Yes; +48 V according to IEC 61938.

Description for projects

½" small diaphragm condenser microphone, cardioid, 20 Hz–20 kHz, <200 Ω, sensitivity 19 mV/Pa, SPL 136/156 dB, noise 16 dB(A), low-cut 80 Hz, pad 20 dB, phantom 48 V, Ø 23×120 mm, 128 g.