sE Electronics Factory Matched Pair of sE7 sideFire Condenser Microphones

When precision matters and your stereo recordings demand clarity, balance, and consistency, the sE Electronics sE7 Factory Matched Pair steps confidently into the spotlight. Hand-selected and calibrated in the sE factory to ensure identical frequency response and output sensitivity, this matched pair of small-diaphragm condensers is engineered for serious sound sculptors who need reliable, repeatable results across both channels.

These microphones are side-fire cardioid condensers, meaning they’re perfect for drum overheads, acoustic guitars, string ensembles, choirs, and room mic duties—offering a natural, airy top-end and detailed transients that flatter any source without harshness. Whether you're laying down lush stereo piano or capturing the shimmering decay of cymbals, these mics bring a smooth, balanced response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a character that leans musical rather than clinical.

Each mic features a switchable -20dB attenuation pad, so you're safe when things get loud—like right over the drummer’s ride or in front of a roaring brass section. There’s also a handy 80 Hz low-cut filter to tame the rumble and deal with proximity effect when you need that extra focus.

Housed in a rugged, all-metal chassis with gold-plated XLR connectors, the sE7s are built like a tank but tuned like a boutique ribbon. sE doesn't skimp on accessories either—you get two mic clips, windscreens, and thread adapters, all tucked into a sleek foam-lined case.

This factory-matched pair isn’t just a set of microphones; it’s an invitation to capture sound the way it was meant to be heard—true, detailed, and rich in nuance. And yes, we’re proud to stock them here at Musicmaker, where our obsession with quality gear has been going strong since the early '80s.

Features

• Factory Matched Stereo Pair – Calibrated to ensure identical frequency response and sensitivity across both mics

• Cardioid Polar Pattern – Focused sound pickup with excellent off-axis rejection

• Side-Fire Design – Ideal for precise positioning in stereo setups

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz – Full-spectrum clarity for detailed recordings

• Switchable -20dB Pad – Allows for clean capture of high-SPL sources like drums and brass

• 80 Hz High-Pass Filter – Reduces low-end rumble and proximity effect

• Low Self-Noise (16 dB A-weighted) – Keeps your recordings clean and hiss-free

• Gold-Plated XLR Connectors – Reliable signal transmission with corrosion resistance

• All-Metal Chassis – Durable and shielded from electromagnetic interference

• Accessories Included – Comes with mic clips, foam windscreens, thread adapters, and hard carry case

Technical Specifications

• Capsule: 1/2" Back-electret condenser

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

• Sensitivity: 19 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV)

• Max SPL: 136 dB (0 dB pad), 156 dB (20 dB pad)

• Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB

• Dynamic Range: 120 dB (0 dB pad), 140 dB (20 dB pad)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB

• Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz, 6 dB/octave, switchable

• Attenuation Pad: 20 dB, switchable

• Impedance:1 kOhms (Recommended Load)

• Power: 48V Phantom Power, 3.0 mA consumption

• Connector: 3-pin male XLR

• Dimensions: 23 mm (0.91 in.) diameter, 130 mm (5.12 in.) length

• Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz.)