SE Electronics sE4400: The Swiss Army Knife for Every Studio
If you’re looking for one microphone that can handle everything, the sE Electronics sE4400 is your answer. Based on the technology of the renowned sE2200, but enhanced with a dual diaphragm and advanced electronics, the sE4400 delivers an honest and transparent reproduction. No excessive “hype” in the highs, but a natural sound that fits beautifully into any mix.
Four Guiding Characteristics for Limitless Possibilities
The sE4400 is equipped with two diaphragms, allowing you to choose from four different characteristics via switches on the housing:
Cardioid: Ideal for vocals and direct instrument recordings.
Hypercardioid: For added isolation and focus on one source.
Omnidirectional: Perfect for capturing the ambience of a room.
Figure-8: Indispensable for interviews or Mid-Side (M/S) stereo recordings.
Classic Sound in a Modern Jacket
The handmade capsule of the sE4400 pays homage to the famous “brass” capsules of yesteryear. This results in a sound that is silky smooth in the highs and solid in the lows. Thanks to discrete Class-A electronics, the microphone has very low self-noise and tremendous transparency.
Built for Precision Shooting
Dual Pad Switches: The -10dB and -20dB pads allow you to capture even the loudest sources (such as drums or brass instruments) without distortion.
Dual Low-Cut Filters: choose between 40Hz or 80Hz to directly correct unwanted low or proximity effect.
Unique Slim Design: With a thickness of less than 2 cm, you can place the sE4400 very close to a guitar amp or drumhead, even in positions where round microphones won’t fit.
Includes Custom Shockmount: Comes with a high-quality shockmount that effectively dampens vibrations.
Why the sE4400 is a must-have:
Unlike microphones that “add something” to the sound, the sE4400 is designed to capture reality. This makes it the favorite of engineers looking for a reliable microphone for piano, strings, choirs and drum overheads.
Technical specifications
Type: Large-diaphragm Capacitor (Hand-built)
Diaphragm: Double 1″ Gold-sputtered mylar
Target Characteristics: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL: 137 / 147 / 157 dB (depending on pad setting)
Dynamic range: 124 dB
