sE Electronics Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

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There is no absolute standard regarding diaphragm size that defines a small diaphragm condenser (SDC) or large diaphragm condenser mic. However, it is a general standard that large diaphragm condenser mics (LDC) have a 1” diaphragm or more. 

It is a misconception that SDC’s are more neutral, have less character or are only good for HF response. In fact some of the very best mics in the world are SDC’s (aka ‘pencil mics’); Schoepes mics for example have a wonderfully rich character and depth that is rare in LDC’s. It IS true to say that HF response is much better generally, on a good SDC, which makes them ideal for instrument mic’ing.

sE’s hand tuned capsules give precision tuning which mass automation simply cannot match (a good analogy is with any musical instrument, hand crafted almost always produces much better results, think guitars and pianos for example), and so we are able to give incredible bass and mic response in addition to HF extension in our Small Diaphragm mics. It means our SDC’s are some of the most accurate, and yet characterful small diaphragm mics available on the market today.

Companies who try and tell you that mass producing mics like these on machines give you better results are simply trying to mask the inadequacies of using machines compared with highly skilled master capsule engineers.

When searching for the right sE Electronics or sE Rupert Neve small diaphragm condenser microphone for your recordings please do not hesitate to contact sE directly, your local distributor (if you are outside the UK) or your local sE dealer, and ask about our Free Loan Service.

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