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USER MANUAL sE7 SE Electronics

sE7 Us er M a n u a l2 User Manual - EN Thank You We would like to thank you cordially for choosing this sE microphone! This manual contains some important instructions for setting up and operating your new equipment. Please take a few minutes to read the instructions below carefully. We hope you will enjoy working with it as much as we enjoyed designing and building it for you. Most Sincerely, Your sE Team Brief Description The sE7 is a high-quality back-electret small diaphragm condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio and live sound applications, from acoustic guitars to pianos to drums and beyond. With an optimized acoustic design, discrete class-A circuitry and a transformerless output, it delivers clear, natural sound quality at all frequencies, without suffering from fizzy highs or a lack of low-frequency punch. The discrete electronics and the switchable attenuation pad ensure a high dynamic range, with high sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability and extremely low-noise components. The switchable low-cut filter helps eliminate rumble or footfall noise, and can also compensate for an excess of bass frequencies caused by the proximity effect. This enables the sE7 to close-mic many instruments including electric guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments and drums. Reliable operation even in demanding on-stage applications in difficult environments is ensured by the roadworthy all-metal design, robust construction, and high-quality manufacturing standards. What’s in the box Your packaging should contain the follow items. If anything is missing, please contact your sE Electronics dealer and let them know. sE7 (Single)

• mic clip (with thread adapter)

• wind screen sE7 (Matched Pair)

• 2x mic clip (with thread adapters)

• 2x wind screens Controls The sE7 features a switch for the attenuation pad and a switch for the low-cut filter. Attenuation Switch The Attenuation Switch is located on the upper rear side of the microphone. When switched on, the incoming signal is reduced by 20 dB for the capture of loud instruments and/or close-miking without distortion. Using the switch also helps prevent overloading the input stage of recording interfaces, mixing desks and microphone preamps.3 Low-Cut Switch The Low-Cut Switch is located on the lower rear side of the microphone and inserts a low-cut filter at 80Hz. The switch’s top position removes the filter for a flat frequency response. Wind noise, plosives, footfall noise or rumble might affect the recorded signal, so enabling the low-cut filter reduces such unwanted noise and prevents distortion. Additionally, the low-cut filter also minimizes the proximity effect when recording sound sources at a very short distance. Powering To ensure proper operation, the microphone requires a phantom power source providing 48 Volts according to IEC 61938. Risk of damage Do not connect the microphone to any power supply other than a phantom power source (input with phantom power or external IEC standard phantom power supply) with a floating connector, using a balanced cable with studio grade connectors to IEC 268-12 only. This is the only way to ensure safe and reliable operation. Safety and maintenance Risk of damage Please make sure that the piece of equipment to which your microphone will be connected fulfils the safety regulations enforced in your country and is fitted with a ground lead. Cleaning the microphone After every use, clean the microphone with a dry, soft cloth tissue and store it in a solid case or a zipper pouch. Technical Specification Capsule 1/2“ back-electret condenser capsule Polar patterns Cardioid Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz Sensitivity 19 mV/Pa (-34.5 dBV) Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 136 / 156 dB SPL (0/20 dB Attenuation pad) Equivalent noise level 16 dB(A) Dynamic range 120 / 140 dB (0/20 dB Attenuation pad) Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB Low cut filter 80 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable Attenuation pad 20 dB, switchable4 Powering 48 Volts according to IEC 61938 Electrical impedance <200 Ohms Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms Current consumption

Connectivity 3-pin male XLR connector Dimensions Diameter: 23 mm (0.91 in.) Length: 120 mm (4.72 in.) Weight 128 g (4.52 oz.)

Frequency response Polar Pattern

Thank you for purchasing an sE product! You are automatically entitled to a two- year warranty, but can extend this to a full three years with registration. To register your new equipment and to read the full warranty details, please go here: http://www.seelectronics.com/registration