Product Reviews
Audio Media - VR1 & VR2
Submitted on Friday 9th September 2011
Throughout all the tests, both the sE Voodoo VR1 and VR2 displayed the extension to the high frequency response that sE Electronics has introduced to its ribbon microphone designs that we first saw with the high end RNR1. The method used to get this extended high frequency pick up is quite different, but just as successful. With both the sE Voodoo VR1 and VR2, none of the character we love with ribbon microphones has been lost or compromised to achieve the extended response. This addition feels very complementary to the familiar sonic signature we expect from this microphone type. The sE Voodoo VR1 and VR2 are welcome additions to sE Electronics ever growing range of impressive microphones.
Resolution - Z5600a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The first thing that will strike you about this microphone is how staggeringly inexpensive it is...
Music Tech - Z5600a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
Affordable multi-pattern valve condenser microphones are a rare sight. So, when sE Electronics recently updated its Z5600, we grabbed the new A model as fast as we could...
Electronic Musician - ICIS & Z5600a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The so-called Shanghai mics that have made their way into the audio market in recent years are a remarkable phenomenon...
Sound On Sound - Z3300a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
Having switchable patterns means the Z3300a is useful in a number of studio and location recording situations, and its sound seems friendly to most vocal and instrument sources. In fact my only negative comment is that the satin finish shows up finger marks... and if that's the only problem then I think sE Electronics are on to a winner.
Music Tech - Z3300a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
We thought the SE 2200a was good, but recording with a fixed cardioid mic is like listening to music through one ear. The Z3300a could open your mind to omnidirectional and figure-of-8 recording.
Future Music - Z3300a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The Z3300A is to the studio what the Kenwood Chef is to the kitchen. Sure, you can employ a number of gadgets to do the jobs, but it's so much handier to have one thing that does it all really well.Given the quality and improvements that have been made to the original Z3300, it definitely deserves that A.
Audio Media - Z3300a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The Z3300A, you'll have realised by now, is a hugely impressive all-rounder, but without the blandness that might imply. There was nothing I was afraid to try it on, and nothing it failed to impress with. They've been up on stands ever since I had them, and I've reached for them first on every session.
Resolution - USB2200a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
I was predisposed to dislike this mic, on the grounds that USB is not ideal as an audio connection, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was a great deal better than I was expecting. The sheer convenience of just being able to plug in and go, with monitoring thrown in, outweighs the objections and the even better performance to be had via the conventional, concurrent analogue output seals the deal.
Future Music - USB2200a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
Anyone looking for a portable recording studio can now strike a dedicated interface from their list of 'essentials' and for studio and location voice-over work, this mic is also a 'must try'. Beyond that, though, the quality offered is sufficient for it to be considered by anyone out there looking for a quality mic for voice and instrument recording.
Audio Media - USB2200a
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The latency-free monitoring is a real trump card for the USB2200a. There was simple integration into all the systems I tried, and pleasing results throughout.The USB2200a represents a fantastic portable studio quality recording microphone.
Audio Media - T2
Submitted on Thursday 8th September 2011
The clarity and bass response was tremendous, and the sub-bass I could get from the T2 alone was fantastic… Obviously, it depends on what kind of kick drum sound you're after, but the T2 could now be one of my favourite kick drum mics.
