BL8 omni

The SE Electronics BL8 Omni is a boundary layer microphone featuring an omnidirectional true condenser capsule for stage miking, grand piano, and room ambience applications.

From the Manufacturer

Bullet-proof and built like a tank - your secret weapon for a variety of applications from board rooms to arenas and studios alike. Featuring our renowned 1/2" true-condenser sE8 omni capsule, the BL8 Omni delivers transformerless Class-A circuitry that ensures plentiful headroom without distortion. High sensitivity and low-noise electronics provide stunning transparency with incredible dynamic range in all areas. The character switch provides classic and modern voicing, while the integrated low-cut filter and pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications. Gold-plated XLR connector for loss-free and reliable signal connection.

Features

• Featuring 1/2" true-condenser sE8 omni capsule
• Transformerless Class-A circuitry ensures plentiful headroom without distortion
• High sensitivity and low-noise electronics with stunning transparency
• Incredible dynamic range in all areas
• Character switch provides classic & modern voicing
• Integrated low-cut filter & pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications
• Gold-plated XLR connector for loss-free and reliable signal connection
• Recommended use: On-stage miking, grand piano, boardroom speech, room ambience

Specifications

Components

• Capsule: Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true-condenser capsule

Power

• Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
• Electrical Impedance: 60 Ohms
• Current Consumption: 5.0 mA
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector

Sound

• Polar Pattern: Omni-Directional
• Frequency Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa (-26 dBV)
• Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 143 / 153 / 163 dB SPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB(A)
• Dynamic Range: 129 / 139 / 149 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 86 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms

Dimensions

• Mic Length: 139 mm (5.47 in.)
• Mic Width: 95 mm (3.74 in.)
• Mic Height: 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
• Mic Weight: 538 g (18.98 oz.)

What's in the Box

• BL8 omni microphone
• Pouch