Description
The sE7 sideFire is a premium small diaphragm condenser microphone offering exceptional clarity, flexibility and performance in both studio and live environments. Its unique side address design allows for unobtrusive placement in tight spaces, making it ideal for creative miking positions whether close up, overhead or underhead. Built upon the acclaimed sE7 platform, this microphone delivers a clear, natural sound with an ultra-thin diaphragm that ensures precise transient response across the frequency spectrum.
Whether capturing the rich tones of an acoustic guitar, the resonance of a piano, or the punch of brass and percussion instruments, the sE7 sideFire ensures consistent, distortion-free audio. Its discrete Class-A electronics and transformerless output produce remarkably low noise, placing it among the quietest in its category. With a robust all metal chassis, switchable pre-attenuation pad and low-cut filter, the sE7 sideFire stands ready for professional use on stage or in the studio. Available as a single mic or a matched stereo pair, it comes complete with windscreen and mic clip, making it a versatile and reliable tool for every recording setup.
Key Features:
- Innovative side-address design:
Enables more creative placement options and unobtrusive positioning, especially useful in compact studio setups or live environments with limited space. - Ultra-thin diaphragm with proven sE7 performance:
Delivers excellent transient response and a balanced, natural sound signature across all frequencies for a clean and accurate audio capture. - Quietest mic in its class:
State of the art discrete electronics and a transformerless design ensure supremely low noise and transparent sound reproduction without colouration.
Versatile Placement Options:
The 90° angled capsule of the sE7 sideFire offers a fresh take on microphone placement. Its side-address profile allows you to position it in ways traditional pencil mics cannot match. Whether tucked under a drum kit, cleverly angled over piano strings, or placed discreetly on a crowded stage, the sideFire adapts effortlessly to your creative needs. Its design is particularly effective for engineers who value both sound quality and stage aesthetics.
Exceptional Sound Quality:
Drawing from the established sE7 platform, the sideFire model incorporates the same trusted sonic qualities, including a high-quality condenser capsule and ultra-thin diaphragm. The result is a balanced, transparent sound that flatters a wide range of acoustic instruments. The cardioid polar pattern ensures focus on the source, rejecting unwanted ambient noise, and producing clean recordings with a tight low end and smooth top end.
Built for Performance:
Designed for real world demands, the sE7 sideFire features rugged all-metal construction and a premium finish to ensure durability and longevity. It includes a switchable -20 dB pad for handling louder sources such as brass or snares without clipping, and an 80 Hz low-cut filter to reduce low frequency rumble and proximity effect. Whether on tour or in the studio, this microphone is a dependable workhorse that meets the highest standards of professional audio.
Specifications:
- Type: Small diaphragm condenser microphone
- Capsule Type: True condenser, permanently polarised
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 19.8 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
- Max SPL (0.5% THD): 136 dB (pad off), 156 dB (pad on)
- Attenuation Pad: Switchable -20 dB
- Low-cut Filter: Switchable 80 Hz, 6 dB/oct
- Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB (A-weighted)
- Output Impedance: < 200 Ohms
- Power Requirement: 48V Phantom Power (IEC 61938)
- Connector: Gold-plated XLR connector
- Construction: All-metal housing with premium finish
- Included Accessories: Windscreen, mic clip, thread adapter
