sE Electronics BL8 | Half-Cardioid - 163dB Max SPL | Boundary Microphone for Kick Drums

sE Electronics BL8  (sE Electronics BL-8)

Boundary Condenser Microphone

The sE Electronics BL8 is a rugged half-cardioid boundary condenser microphone designed for kick drums, high-SPL sources, piano, room ambience, speech, and other demanding live and studio applications. Its low-profile design combines a hand-crafted true-condenser capsule with extensive onboard sound-shaping controls, allowing it to handle everything from powerful low-frequency sources to detailed acoustic capture.

sE Electronics BL8 Competitive Differences

• Half-cardioid boundary design with the same 1/2-inch true-condenser capsule technology used in the sE8
• Handles up to 163 dB SPL with the 20 dB attenuation pad engaged
• Switchable 80 Hz and 160 Hz low-cut filter with 6 dB/octave slope
• Switchable 10 dB and 20 dB attenuation pad for high-SPL sources
• Classic, neutral, and Modern character settings for selectable tonal shaping
• Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm provides fast transient response
• Interchangeable capsule design is compatible with the sE8 omni capsule
• Compatible with the Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System for kick drum mounting
• Tour-ready all-metal construction with a dent-resistant grille and gold-plated XLR connector

sE Electronics BL8 Description

The sE Electronics BL8 uses a hand-crafted small-diaphra