sE Electronics BL8-OMNI Boundary Omni Condenser Microphone w/EQ Control
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sE Electronics BL8 Omni Boundary Microphone: Low Profile, Tank-Like Strength
The sE Electronics BL8 Omni is a revolutionary, low-profile boundary microphone designed to deliver exceptional transparency and bullet-proof durability across a vast range of demanding applications. Built like a tank, this secret weapon utilizes a hand-crafted 1/2" true-condenser capsule to capture pristine sound with an incredible dynamic range. From multi-mic theater stages and ambient studio rooms to executive boardrooms and houses of worship, the BL8 Omni provides a neutral, balanced response that satisfies touring professionals and audio engineers alike.
Premium True-Condenser Capsule & Class-A Circuitry
The stellar audio performance of the BL8 Omni is rooted in the same top-tier component architecture found in sE's flagship studio microphones:
- Hand-Crafted 1/2" Omni Capsule: Utilizing the exact same hand-sputtered, small-diaphragm capsule found in the renowned sE8 Omni, this microphone delivers unparalleled clarity and high-sensitivity transparency.
- Transformerless Class-A Electronics: Engineered to provide plentiful headroom without distortion. This ensures pristine signal capture and an ultra-low noise floor, even when handling complex soundscapes.
- Interchangeable Capsule Compatibility: The BL8 Omni offers incredible long-term versatility by allowing you to swap the stock omni capsule with the sE8 Cardioid capsule (sold separately), effortlessly adapting the microphone for high-SPL boundary applications like internal kick drum miking.
Advanced Tone Sculpting & Secure Mounting
Equipped with professional, user-friendly control switches to shape your tone before it ever reaches the mixing console or audio interface:
- Classic & Modern Character Switch: Inherited from the TEC award-winning V KICK, this switch alters the microphone's voicing. Leave it centered for a completely neutral response, or toggle it to cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize punch and transients.
- Pad and Low-Cut Controls: Features a switchable pre-attenuation pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) to manage loud sound sources, alongside a switchable low-cut filter (80Hz or 160Hz) to instantly tame low-end rumble or proximity effect.
- Integrated Surface Mounting: For permanent or seamless structural installations in conference rooms or theaters, the bottom casing features integrated mounting brackets that easily secure the microphone flush onto any flat surface.
Technical Specifications
| Component / Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capsule Type | Hand-crafted 1/2" Small-Diaphragm True-Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omni-Directional (Omni Capsule Installed) |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
| Max. SPL (0.5% THD) | 143 / 153 / 163 dB SPL (0 / 10 / 20 dB Pad) |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80 Hz / 160 Hz (6 dB/oct, Switchable) |
| Output Connection | Gold-Plated 3-Pin Male XLR |
| Dimensions & Weight | 139 x 95 x 28.5 mm | 538 g (18.98 oz.) |
| Included in Box | BL8 Omni Microphone, Protective Pouch |
Whether capturing the vast resonance of a grand piano or reinforcing speech in a corporate house of worship, the sE Electronics BL8 Omni delivers unmatched sonic permanence and adaptability.
| Brand: | sE Electronics |
|---|---|
| Series: | Condenser & Ribbon Mics |