sE Electronics 2200
Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 80/160Hz Highpass Filter and 10/20dB Pad
Product Highlights
- 2 x 1" Gold Sputtered Diaphragms
- Externally-Polarized Condenser Capsule
- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Custom-Built Transformer
- Class-A Circuit Topologies
- Pad Switch: -10 and -20 dB
- Low-Cut Filters: 80 and 160 Hz
- All-Metal Chassis
- Includes Shockmount
- Includes Metal Pop Filter
- Overview
- Tech Specs
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.
TRADITIONAL CLASS-A ELECTRONIC DESIGN
Its carefully selected, discrete components ensure brilliant sound quality on any source. The sE2200’s design still avoids using any ICs (integrated circuits) and is built to excel – not to a standard. Low noise, consistent performance and high sensitivity is provided by state-of-the-art surface-mounted electronic components with extremely tight tolerances.
TWO SWITCHABLE ATTENUATION LEVELS & LOW-CUT FILTERS
The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide variety of applications and close-mic techniques for even the loudest instruments...think super-heavy electric guitars, fortissimo brass instruments, and heavy-footed kick drums.
Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, the two low-cut filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.
CUSTOM-BUILT OUTPUT TRANSFORMER
Reviving the spirit of classic studio microphones, the sE2200’s custom transformer provides superb depth & weight to the overall sonic image, and the massively shielded metal housing ensures noise-free operation.
ALL-METAL HOUSING & PREMIUM FINISH
Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some other affordable microphones, the sE2200's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come.
Sound Field | Mono |
Transducer | Condenser |
Diaphragm | 1" / 25.40 mm |
Tube | No |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Signal to Noise Ratio | Cardioid: 82 dB |
Equivalent Noise Level | Cardioid: 12 dB A-Weighted |
Maximum SPL | Cardioid: 125 dB SPL Peak Cardioid: 135 dB SPL Peak Cardioid: 145 dB SPL Peak |
Pad | -10 dB -20 dB |
THD | 0.5% |
Impedance | Cardioid: 125 Ohms |
Load Impedance | 1 kOhms |
Sensitivity | Cardioid: 23.7 mV/Pa |
Connectivity | 3-pin male XLR connector |
Low-Cut Filter | 6 dB/Octave @ 80 Hz 6 dB/Octave @ 160 Hz |
Output Connectors | 1 x 3-Pin XLR |
Operating Current Consumption | 4.2 mA |
Operating Voltage | 48 V |
Dimensions & Weight
- Diameter: 51mm (2.01 in)
- Length: 215mm (8.46 in)
- Weight: 611 g (21.55 oz.)