The sE Electronics V8 Black is the matte black version of the V8, a handheld dynamic vocal microphone with a supercardioid pattern. It is built mainly for singers on stage, and sE also lists speech, broadcasting and podcasting among its uses. sE describes it as a development of the V7, with a new capsule that sounds clearer and more open.
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DMCV8 capsule: a newly designed dynamic capsule that sE says gives an open, natural sound needing little EQ.
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Supercardioid pattern: a tight pickup pattern for isolating the voice, reducing bleed and getting more gain before feedback.
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Integrated shock mount: a new patented internal shock mount reduces handling noise and vibration.
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Robust build: all-metal housing and a spring-steel grille that resist dents and corrosion. The grille's bevelled edge stops the mic from rolling when you put it down.
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Internal windscreen: cuts wind noise and plosives. A red one comes fitted and a black spare is included.
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Gold-plated XLR: standard 3-pin male output connector.
On stage, the supercardioid pattern helps the vocal stand out from loud monitors and backline, and the shock mount keeps handling noise down when the mic is used by hand. The neodymium magnet and aluminium voice coil give a sensitivity of 2.2 mV/Pa and a frequency range of 25 Hz to 21 kHz.
The V8 Black comes with a mic clip, a thread adapter, the spare black windscreen and a soft case. sE also offers it in Graphite Gray.