Equipped with a new hand-made capsule that implements a sophisticated backplate design, this microphone provides a perfectly balanced sound, so it is never harsh or aggressive. With the highest dynamic range and SPL handling in its class, along with attenuation pads and low-cut filters for superb flexibility, the SE8 is ready for any sounds you’re making, whether in the studio or on stage.Gold-sputtered diaphragms ensure maximum reliability whilst every capsule is handcrafted and individually tuned. An ultra-precision electrode design is optimised for superb linearity and natural sonics. An ultra-thin 3 micron gold-sputtered diaphragm ensures superior transients.Two switchable pre-attenuation pads (-10 dB and -20 dB) provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for brass instruments, snare drums, and more. Two switchable low-cut filters, selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques.