sE Electronics BL8-U Boundary Microphone

The sE Electronics BL8-U is a boundary microphone designed for use with kick drums and high SPL sources.

The sE Electronics BL8-U is a boundary microphone designed for use with kick drums and high SPL sources. It features a half-cardioid polar pattern and is a condenser microphone. The BL8-U includes low cut/HPF, mid boost, mid cut, pad, and voicing preset controls. Its frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The maximum SPL is 143 dB (.5% THD) and 163 dB (.5% THD, with pad). It has a 1x XLR 3-pin male analog output and requires phantom power.

The sound field is mono, and the diaphragm thickness is 0.1 mil / 3 microm. The orientation is suitable for boundary mics, with -10 / -20 dB pads available.

• Microphone Type: Boundary
• Polar Pattern: Half-Cardioid
• Element Type: Condenser
• Controls: Low Cut/HPF, Mid Boost, Mid Cut, Pad, Voicing Preset
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz