sE5

Common name: sE Electronics sE5

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The sE5 is a pencil cardioid condenser microphone equipped with a 23 mm capsule (now replaced by by the sE8). It is a redesign of the previous sE4 with a new capsule and amplifier circuit. It has a 100 Hz bass cut and a switchable 10 dB or 20 dB attenuation pad. It is ideal for piano, drum overheads, percussion and acoustic guitars both in the studio and in live applications. It is finished in black matte and includes a custom-designed shock mount. It is also available in factory matched pairs.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
19.95 mV/Pa
Max SPL
139
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
14 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10 dB, 20 dB
Filter/EQ
100 Hz low-cut filter

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
230 g
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Elastic suspension.
Optional