sE Electronics BL8

sE Electronics BL8 Boundary Microphone - Kickin’ Great Sound for Any Environment

The sE Electronics BL8 is a versatile boundary microphone designed to handle a variety of high SPL sources, including kick drums, cajons, pianos, and more. Built like a tank, this mic is ready for the road and delivers stunning accuracy and clarity, making it a secret weapon for both live and studio applications.

Key Features:

• Half-Cardioid Boundary Design: Ideal for capturing kick drums, speech, conferencing, and room ambience.
• Hand-Crafted Capsule: Features a small-diaphragm true-condenser capsule for superior transient response.
• Transformerless Class-A Circuitry: Ensures plentiful headroom without distortion.
• Low-Noise Electronics: Delivers transparency and clarity.
• Character Switch: Provides classic and modern voicings.
• Integrated Low-Cut Filter & Pre-Attenuation Pad: Enables a variety of applications.
• Rugged Construction: Bullet-proof build for demanding environments.
• Gold-Plated XLR Connector: Ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection.

Technical Specifications:

• Capsule: Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true-condenser
• Powering: 48 Volts according to IEC 61938
• Electrical Impedance: 60 Ohms
• Current Consumption: 5.0 mA
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• 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)
• Low-Cut Filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
• Dimensions: 139 mm (5.47 in.) length, 95 mm (3.74 in.) width, 28.5 mm (1.12 in.) height
• Weight: 538 g (18.98 oz.)

What’s in the Box:

• BL8 Microphone
• Pouch