Product Comparison: SE Electronics SE8 vs Rode NT5
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General Specifications
Brand
SE Electronics
Rode
Model
SE8
NT5
Origin
China
Australia
About the Product
The sE8's new hand-made capsule implements a sophisticated backplate design that provides a perfectly balanced sound, so it's never harsh or aggressive - perfect for sources like high-hats and drum overheads.
The NT5 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone finished in durable satin nickel. Intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.
Key Specs
Microphone Type
Condenser
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Cardioid
Minimum Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Maximum Frequency Response
20 kHz
20 kHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
SE Electronics SE8 Condenser Microphone
- Classic microphone, great for a range of tasks.
- The quality of recordings is absolutely astounding!
- It's great for recording vocals and instruments.
- Very clear mic, great for drums and specially acoustic guitars.
- Well made and sounds excellent.
Rode NT5 Condenser Microphone
- This microphone is superb. Low floor noise.
- Nice mic. Clearly guitar sound.
- A very good sound is achieved for indoor dialogue recording.
- Very good microphone. It's warm and quiet.
- Excellent product, warm and harmonious sound.
Size & Weight
Height
4.72 in.
4.64 in.
Width
0.91 in.
0.78 in.
Depth
0.91 in.
0.78 in.
Weight
0.31 lbs.
0.22 lbs.
Features
Equivalent Noise Level
13 dBA
16 dBA
Maximum SPL
159 dB SPL
143 dB SPL
Output Impedance
110 Ω
100 Ω
Microphone Sensitivity
-32.0dB
-38.0dB
Interface
XLR
XLR
Power Options
+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface
+24V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface, +48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface
Extras
Hand-crafted Capsule, Small-diaphragm, Switchable attenuation pad, Switchable low-cut filter, All Metal Construction
Gold sputtered 1/2” capsule, Heavy-duty satin-nickel plated body, Dual power operation, Ultra low noise
What customers say about "Features"
SE Electronics SE8 Condenser Microphone
- Noise cancellation is very good.
- Sound quality is excellent, delivering actual vocal.
- The construction of the capsule and shock mount is extremely good.
- This thing feels solid and sounds really good.
- It picks up really well and clear.
Rode NT5 Condenser Microphone
- Very sensitive microphone.
- Getting excellent, crisp recordings.
- It sounds so warm and full.
- Great sounding microphone.
- It delivers quality and excellence.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
EEC, CE
EEC, CE
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