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sE Electronics sE2200 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 80/160Hz Highpass Filter and 10/20dB Pad
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Versatile, Value-packed Condenser Mic

The sE Electronics sE2200 is the latest update of the company's venerable large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic — and, thanks to its discrete Class A components, it sounds incredible. It delivers the same stunning, up-front sound and full feature set that made the original version such a huge hit. This is an incredibly versatile microphone, equally at home in front of a guitar cabinet as it is over a drum kit. And if you're looking for that first truly special vocal mic, the sE2200 is an excellent choice. At Sweetwater, we know value when we hear it. The sE Electronics sE2200 is a no-brainer addition to your mic locker.

Top-shelf sound quality from discrete Class A components

The sE2200 eschews integrated circuits for carefully selected, discrete Class A components — a rarity in mics at this price point. State-of-the-art surface-mounted electronic components with extremely tight tolerances deliver expensive-sounding results on any source. With the sE2200, you can expect stunning sound quality with consistent performance and remarkably high sensitivity. It excels in just about every application we've used it in here at Sweetwater, and we're confident that it will do the same for you.

Versatile cardioid polar pattern

Featuring a custom, handcrafted 1" gold-sputtered diaphragm, the sE Electronics sE2200 condenser microphone features a fixed cardioid polar pattern. When you close-mic with your sE2200, the cardioid pattern does a great job of capturing what's in front of it while rejecting bleed from adjacent sources and ambient sound from the rest of the room. This is especially desirable for onstage use, where sound pressure levels can be quite high.

Low noise and high headroom

When it comes to capturing dynamic content, not all studio-style condenser mics are created equal. In fact, the same mic that sounds great on your amp stack may be a bit too noisy to use on an acoustic guitar, and your favorite vocal mic may not be able to handle the SPLs typically encountered by drum overheads. Not so with the sE Electronics sE2200 condenser microphone. That's because the sE2200 is able to withstand up to 145dB (with the 20dB pad engaged), while maintaining a super-low noise floor. It's just what you need to capture highly dynamic sounds.

Extra onboard options give you even more flexibility

Talk about a studio workhorse mic! The sE Electronics sE2200 was built to handle just about any sound you can imagine. Not only is it naturally able to keep up with extremely dynamic sound sources, such as vocals and brass instruments, but it gives you both an 80/160Hz highpass filter and a 10/20dB pre-attenuation pad to further shape its response. Whether you need to cut out low-end rumble or back off the gain to capture a screaming amp stack, the sE Electronics sE2200 gives you the sonic flexibility you need.

sE Electronics sE2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Features:

  • An amazing value in a large-diaphragm condenser microphone
  • Discrete Class A components ensure top-shelf sound quality on any source
  • Ideal for everything from vocals to drum overheads to guitar amps
  • Handcrafted 1" gold-sputtered condenser capsule provides smooth and consistent cardioid polar pattern
  • 80/160Hz highpass filter and 10/20dB pad for advanced onboard sound-shaping options
  • Extremely low noise and high SPL handling provides you with an extended dynamic range
  • Max SPL (0.5% THD): 125/135/145dB (0/10/20dB attenuation pad)
  • Shockmount included
  • Requires +48V phantom power

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 125dB SPL, 145dB (with pad)
  • Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 12dB (A weighted)
  • Low Cut Filter: 80Hz, 160Hz (6dB/octave)
  • Pads: -10dB, -20dB
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Black
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 8.46" x 2.01"
  • Weight: 1.34 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Shockmount, Pop Filter, Thread Adapter
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SE2200-U

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Rated 5/5

This is an outstanding mic at an inexpensive price

I had been using the Shure 58's I use when playing live because they don't pick up everything. The cardioid pattern of the e2200 allows me to stand in front of it and play my acoustic guitar or sing and I have plenty of sound input and a high-to-low range for processing in Cubase. I was recording a song with the new mic and stopped to figure out what I was hearing. I'm at my desk in the living room and I was picking up the "advertised to be quiet" dishwasher thru the dining room from the other end of the kitchen. I'm especially pleased I got this mic during a holiday sale so the purchase was even better. Thanks Devlin.
Rated 5/5

Very Nice Mic

I'm pleased with this purchase. I use it to record sax and it does a great job.
Rated 5/5

Not a singer but makes me sound great!

I love this mic, It looks good and sounds amazing especially for the price. I got the other color that is now discontinued for $ which to me is a steal. It is build like a tank and feels heavy / expensive. Everyone that sees it in my studio thinks its some $ mic. I run it through my ART mic preamp and use some UAD Spark plugins and it makes me feel like a professional. Highly recommended.
Rated 5/5

great mic for a great price

super clean and super quiet
Music background: serious amateur
Rated 5/5

At the price point, punches well above its weight.

Went well with my Golden Age Ribbon, Octavas, and modern Sennheiser/Telefunkens. I was missing a decent large diaphragm condenser - I had an ADEQUATE one, but wanted something that made me happy like the rest of my toys.

Rolled the dice on a demo model - Sweetwater took care of everything (was missing the adapter on the shock mount), and got it all out to me promptly.

Fired it all up, was happy from the getgo.

Articulate, not harsh, captures the room well and just makes it sound..good.

Low self noise, doesn't need to be hammered hard with gain

Included pop filter on the shockmount is a plus, even though I'll likely ever need it.

It's just nice to have around!

All in all no complaints at all.
Music background: 30+ years performing and recording very outre music for weird people
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