SE Electronics SE6160

SE Electronics sE6160: The New Standard in Directional Microphones

In situations where every decibel of ambient noise can ruin your recording, the sE Electronics sE6160 is your best ally. This compact shotgun microphone brings legendary sE capsule technology to the world of film, live sound and professional video production.

Unmatched Off-Axis Suppression

What is unique about the sE6160 is its ability to almost completely ignore noise from the sides. This makes it ideally suited for:

• Remote voice recording: Ideal when the microphone needs to remain out of view (on a boom arm), but the voice still needs to sound close and clear.

• Noisy environments: Whether it’s crowd noise, traffic or machinery, the sE6160 keeps the focus on the speaker.

• In-Ear Monitoring: Artists use it on stage to capture the natural ambience of the venue without polluting the mix.

Handmade True Condenser Capsule

Unlike many other shotgun microphones that use cheaper electret capsules, the sE6160 features a handmade small-diaphragm true condenser capsule with a gold-plated diaphragm. This results in an extremely low self-noise of only 13 dB(A) and honest, transparent audio reproduction that requires little post-processing.

Complete Control of Your Signal

The sE6160 is built to be flexible in any situation:

• Two low-cut filters (80Hz & 160Hz): Immediately filter out unwanted low rumble (such as wind or air conditioning).

• Two Attenuation pads (-10dB & -20dB): Makes the microphone withstand extremely high sound pressure (up to 157dB SPL!), perfect for live concerts.

• Lightweight & Robust: At only 110 grams, it is half as light as many competitors, which is a relief for boom operators during long rotary days.

Why buy the sE6160?

• Precision: The narrow pickup pattern ensures minimal background noise.

• Durability: All-metal housing for professional on-site use.

• Natural sound: No artificial boost, but the honest voice of your talent.

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