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CardioidSE Electronics sE1a

Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphone

The sE-1a is a low-cost, small-diaphragm Cardioid FET condenser microphone.

It shipped with a Cardioid capsule that could be removed. The sE1a head amp accepts capsules made for the sE2a, which reportedly used an identical head amp.

The Cardioid capsule has a 0.75'' (19mm) diaphragm.

Reviews are generally positive, although often cite the “value for the money” argument, which has lost some of its impact since the reviews were written (3+ years ago).

This mic is available singly, or in a factory matched stereo pair. The pair is bundled with a special case and a stereo bar for $499 (MSRP, late 2011).

The SE Electronics sE1a is also known as: 1A, SE-1A, SE1, SE-1.

The mic was released in 2004.

Specifications

Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
sE1a Cardioid Frequency Response Chart
Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Cardioid (10 mV/Pa; 30 - 20,000 Hz)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 19mm
300 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 130 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
200g (7.05oz) n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v

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