sE4400

The SE Electronics sE4400 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm true condenser microphone with switchable cardioid, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 polar patterns for professional studio recording.

From the Manufacturer

Hand-crafted with the highest attention to detail, built with a roadworthy die-cast all-metal housing, metal switches, and rugged spring steel wire mesh grille that can take a beating during day-to-day tour life. The sE4400 appeals with its down-to-earth elegance, offering discrete electronics prioritizing the features you really need. Featuring a hand-crafted true condenser capsule individually tuned in our own factory, the sE4400 delivers classic vintage sound in an all-metal housing. With switchable pickup patterns including cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and hypercardioid, the sE4400 provides exceptional versatility. The innovative close-miking shockmount, 40 / 80 Hz bass-cut filters and -10 / -20 dB pads make it ideal for any recording scenario.

Features

• Hand-crafted true condenser capsule individually tuned in our own factory
• Classic vintage sound and all-metal housing
• Switchable pickup patterns, cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and hypercardioid
• Innovative close-miking shockmount
• 40 / 80 Hz bass-cut filters and -10 / -20 dB pads
• Available in a matched-pair configuration
• Recommended use: Lead vocals, orchestral + strings, drums, overheads, electric guitar cab, piano, acoustic guitar, woodwinds, brass

Specifications

Components

• Capsule: Hand-crafted 1" Gold-sputtered True Condenser
• Diaphragm: Gold-sputtered mylar

Power

• Electrical Impedance: 22 Ohms
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)

Sound

• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omni-directional, Figure-8
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 25 mV / Pa (-32 dBV)
• Max SPL: 137 / 147 / 157 dB (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad - 0.5% THD)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB(A)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 40 / 80 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable

Dimensions

• Mic Weight: 290 g (10.23 oz.)
• Mic Length: 146 mm (5.75 in.)
• Mic Width: 58 mm (2.32 in.)
• Mic Diameter: 29 mm (1.10 in.)

What's in the Box (Single)

• sE4400 microphone
• Custom shockmount + thread adapter
• Metal case

What's in the Box (Matched-Pair)

• sE4400 microphone (x2)
• Custom shock-mount + thread adapter (x2)
• Stereo mounting bar
• Metal case