sE Electronics BL8 Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone

Kickin’ Great Sound Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for the road, your secret weapon for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources.     Recommended Use: Kick Drum Cajon Piano Speech Conferencing Room Miking / Ambience Stage Floor Miking   Features: Featuring our renowned 1/2" true-condenser cardioid sE8 capsule Transformerless Class-A circuitry ensures plentiful headroom without distortion Low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity Reproduces low frequencies with stunning accuracy Character switch provides classic & modern voicings Integrated low-cut filter & pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications Compatible with sE8 omni capsule & The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System   Highlights Gold-plated XLR connector Built to last, the BL8 has a gold-plated XLR connector to ensure loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use. Pre-attenuation pad and low-cut filter The integrated low-cut filter and attenuation pad switches make the BL8 a very versatile microphone, excelling at ambience recording, room miking, and can even be used on acoustic pianos while keeping high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer’s input. Classic and modern voicings accommodate for live and studio settings The ideal studio kick drum tone is often different than our preferences in a live sound environment. Similar to our award-winning kick-drum mic, the V KICK, the BL8 offers “Classic” and “Modern” voicings. These options both cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize transients and punch. In its center position, the capsule’s neutral response is retained, which is ideal for a variety of other applications. Incredible dynamic range in all areas The BL8 utilizes transformerless Class-A circuitry to ensure plentiful headroom without distortion. Its ultra-low-noise electronics enable demanding applications such as grand piano or room miking while also designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, the BL8 is perfect in combination with our V KICK, but can also be used alone, without an additional outer kick-drum mic. Featuring renowned 1/2" true-condenser sE8 cardioid capsule Utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser, the BL8 features a hand-crafted, true condenser capsule with an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for the road Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction and a dent-proof grille, perfect for touring environments and busy stages. The BL8 is also compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz™ Isolation System for easy integration into any kick drum, making it ideal for touring applications.   Specifications: Capsule Hand-crafted small-diaphragm true-condenser capsule Powering 48 Volts according to IEC 61938 Electrical impedance 60 Ohms Current consumption 5.0 mA Connectivity 3-pin male XLR connector Polar patterns Half-cardioid Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV) Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 143 / 153 / 163 dB SPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad) Equivalent noise level 14 dB(A) Dynamic range 129 / 139 / 149 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation pad) Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB Low-cut filter 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable Attenuation pad 10 / 20 dB, switchable Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms   What's in the box? BL8 microphone Pouch