SE BL8 Cardioid Boundary Microphone

KICKIN’ GREAT SOUND

• Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for the road, your secret weapon for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Featuring our renowned 1/2" true-condenser cardioid sE8 capsule
• Transformerless Class-A circuitry ensures plentiful headroom without distortion
• Low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity
• Reproduces low frequencies with stunning accuracy
• Optional character switches provide classic & modern voicings
• Integrated low-cut filter & pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications
• Compatible with our sE8 omni capsule & The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System

Specs

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 patterns - Half-cardioid
Frequency range - 20 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity - 25 mV/Pa (-32 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 - 80 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 microphone
Pouch