SE Electronics SE8 Supercardioid Capsule (Single)

The sE Electronics sE8 Supercardioid Capsule transforms your sE8 pencil condenser into an ultra-focused, precision tool for demanding studio and live work. Built around sE’s acclaimed true condenser technology and sophisticated capsule backplate design, it delivers a natural, transparent sound with exceptional off-axis control, making it ideal when you need detail, isolation and a tight stereo image.

Hand-crafted and individually tuned in sE’s own factory, each capsule is engineered for ultra-low noise, huge dynamic range and superb transient response. Whether you are close-miking drums and percussion, isolating instruments in a live room or tightening up your stereo recordings, the sE8 Supercardioid Capsule gives you the accuracy and consistency you need, take after take.

Focused, Natural Sound

The sE8 Supercardioid Capsule combines a highly controlled polar pattern with a refined acoustic design to capture a balanced, transparent representation of your source. Its ultra-thin gold-sputtered diaphragm reacts instantly to transients, preserving the attack and nuance of drums, percussion, strings and acoustic instruments without harshness or artificial hype.

True Condenser Performance

Using true condenser technology and an ultra-precision electrode design, this capsule offers superb linearity and a smooth, natural frequency response. The result is a clear, open sound that sits easily in a mix, with consistent off-axis behaviour that avoids unwanted colouration when working in real-world rooms and complex multi-mic setups.

Hand-crafted and Individually Tuned

Every sE8 capsule is hand-built and individually tuned in sE’s own factory. This meticulous approach ensures extremely tight tolerances, low self-noise and reliable performance session after session. When used as part of a stereo setup, this consistency translates into accurate localisation, stable imaging and convincing three-dimensional recordings.

Built for Demanding Applications

With its combination of low noise, high SPL handling and a tight supercardioid pattern, the sE8 Supercardioid Capsule is perfectly suited to challenging recording scenarios. From close-miked percussion and cymbals to isolating solo instruments within an ensemble, it delivers clarity and control, helping you capture clean, usable tracks even in lively or reflective spaces.

• Supercardioid Focus and Isolation - The tight supercardioid polar pattern concentrates on the sound in front of the capsule while rejecting more room ambience and spill from the sides. This gives you greater control in live rooms, tighter stereo images and cleaner tracks when multiple sources are playing at once.
• Ultra-thin Gold-sputtered Diaphragm - The lightweight diaphragm responds instantly to fast transients, capturing the attack and detail of drums, percussion and acoustic instruments with impressive precision. This helps your recordings feel lively and dynamic without sacrificing smoothness.
• Hand-crafted, Individually Tuned Capsule - Each capsule is built and tuned by hand in sE’s own factory, ensuring consistent frequency response and sensitivity. This level of precision is especially valuable when using multiple sE8 microphones, giving you reliable stereo imaging and phase coherence.
• True Condenser Design with Refined Acoustics - The sophisticated capsule backplate and true condenser architecture deliver a natural, linear sound that remains consistent across the polar pattern. This minimises off-axis colouration, so what you capture is a faithful representation of both the source and the space.

General

• Product Type: Supercardioid capsule for sE8 pencil condenser microphone
• Capsule Type: Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true condenser
• Diaphragm: Ultra-thin gold-sputtered
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Compatibility: Designed for use with sE Electronics sE8 microphone body