SE BL8-OMNI Omni-directional Boundary Microphone TGF33

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Built to deliver uncompromising clarity and versatility, the sE Electronics BL8 Omni is a powerhouse condenser microphone designed for a wide range of demanding studio, stage, and corporate environments. With its rugged construction, modular capsule design, and pristine audio fidelity, the BL8 is engineered to thrive in high SPL scenarios, ambient room capture, speech reinforcement, and instrument miking.

Whether you're miking a grand piano, capturing room ambience, or setting up in a boardroom, the BL8 offers exceptional flexibility, headroom, and sonic detail. Compatible with the award-winning sE8 cardioid capsule (sold separately), this mic can easily adapt to any professional workflow.

Features

• Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response
• True condenser technology for smooth and balanced frequency response
• Every capsule is hand-crafted and individually tuned in our very own factory
• Robust and durable all-metal housing with premium finish
• Compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System
• High-quality finish ensures a great look for many years
• Enables close-miking of kick drums and other high SPL sources
• Three EQ options allow a wide range of applications
• Classic and modern voicings accommodate for live and studio settings
• Massive low-end eliminates the need for an “outer" kick mic
• Proven Class-A circuitry ensures massive headroom without distortion
• Transformerless design for excellent transparency and clarity
• Ultra-low-noise electronics enable demanding applications such as capturing grand piano and room miking

Gold-plated XLR connector
Built to last, the BL8 omni has a gold-plated XLR connector to ensure loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use.

Pre-attenuation pad and low-cut filter
The integrated low-cut filter and pre-attenuation pad further enhance the BL8 omni adaptability, enabling tone control before reaching any system or console. The BL8 omni is a game-changer that will elevate your musical and corporate experience.

Classic and modern voicings
Optional character switches for classic or modern voicings (just like our TEC award-winning V KICK!) enable the ability to both cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize transients and punch. In its center position, the capsule’s neutral response is retained.

Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for any environment
With its bullet-proof, tank-like build and omni-directional capability, the BL8 omni is your go-to mic for a range of corporate and musical environments. The hand-crafted gold-sputtered 1/2" true-condenser capsule delivers unparalleled clarity and uses the same omni-directional capsule as the renowned sE8 omni. Plus, the omni capsule can be swapped out for our cardioid sE8 capsule to enable a wider spectrum of applications such as kick drums and high SPL sources.

Incredible dynamic range in all areas
The BL8 omni also features transformerless Class-A circuitry, providing plentiful headroom without distortion for pristine sound and clarity even in challenging office, live sound or recording environments.

Compatible with the sE8 cardioid capsule
The BL8 omni offers a remarkable advantage with its versatile interchangeable capsule options. Being fully compatible with the sE8 cardioid capsule, the BL8 omni can effortlessly cater to any sonic requirement and environment. Although the sE8 cardioid capsule is not included with the BL8 omni, it is an excellent investment for any comprehensive mic collection.

Easily mountable for simple & secure installation
The BL8 omni microphone is the perfect solution for hassle-free installation in offices, boardrooms, music venues, theaters, and houses of worship. The mounting brackets are conveniently indicated on the bottom of the BL8 omni and can be easily accessed by removing the casing. Then, the BL8 omni can be securely mounted onto any flat surface.

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 patterns: 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