sE4400a Large Diaphragm Multi Pattern Condenser Microphone

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In fact, it has been suggested that this mic is named as it is because uses a twin pair of the capsules used in the older (and much loved for its' versatility) single pattern sE 2200a, an entirely differently and more conventionally shaped model. I would personally add that if sE thought of “cloning” something of the venerable AKG 414 in its' various versions (EB, ULS, B-TLII, XLS, etc), then it must have been cloning its' universality and ubiquity in studios around the world. Actually, the word would not be “cloning”, but rather... earning. The test recordings we made were of both steel and nylon strung guitars played in an averaged sized dining room, with plaster walls, wooden floor and a dining table. While I’m not usually a fan of plaster-boarded rooms, it proved a good recording environment for the test, providing subtle ambience without being too overpowering. Whilst a more controlled studio environment can yield great results, it is interesting to hear how mic’s perform in domestic setting – as I’m sure many of you will understand. Anyone from the audio world looking at the sE 4400a microphone is bound to think “ Oh – an AKG 414 derivative!”. The shape, albeit somewhat more rounded and modernly pleasing to the eye, and a bit smaller, along with the twin “4s” in the model name all ring a bell.

sE Electronics 4400a Condenser Microphone with four polar patterns - a truly versatile all-rounder. If you're looking for a C414 clone....these aren't necessarily them. Yes, the physical design and feature set reminds you of that AKG. Recently, 414's have come across as a bit nasal and shrill in the high frequencies. I find when talking to other engineers, when the 414 is spoken of favorably it tends to be the older models, the famed version with brass in the capsule. The 4400's are DARK sounding, warm...not sharp at all, more like those earlier 414's. So i would say they actually out 414 the current 414's. While the SM81 is extremely versatile when it comes to playing style and guitar type, it is not particularly good at longer distance miking, and does not thrive in multi-instrumental applications. For these reasons, there are better microphones for classical guitar if you want to mic up further away or multiple classical guitars. Das Modell 4400a der englischen Firma mit chinesischer Fertigung stellt ein wahres Ausstattungsmonster dar. Doppelkapsel mit 1″, vier Richtcharakteristiken, zweifach schaltbar sind Pad und LowCut.For example, the sE4400a is easy to position so its capsule is just peeking over the top of the rim of a snare drum. Speaking of the capsule, it's based on a retuned version of the capsule in the SE2200A (I wish SE Electronics were consistent with capitalization of their product names), which I consider one of the best values in microphones; I use it more often than mics in my closet that cost ten times as much. In direct comparison to the SE2200A (Tape Op #48), the sE4400a in cardioid mode brings out significantly more of the snare drum's punch whether up close, at medium distances, or placed far. I can hear much more resonance of the drum's body. There is perceivably less of the actual snare wires coming through, no matter how I angle the mic, but also less of the undesirable "spit". Hypercardioid and figure-8 modes are useful for rejecting high-hat bleed, but of course, polar-response selection also affects how much room and "floor" (reflection of the snare from the floor -or in my case, a clipboard lying flat on the rug below the snare) the mic captures. Das AT 4050 ist ja schon lange eine feste Größe im Studiobereich. Wie eh und je wird das Mikro in Japan gefertigt und erhält bei Registrierung lebenslange Garantie. While the microphone is excellent for all sorts of classical guitars, rooms, and playing styles, a decent preamp is sometimes needed to get the best sound out of this microphone. The microphone also can sound a bit stiff in smaller rooms.

Whether you're searching for a single microphone to carry out all of your recording tasks, or looking to add to an existing library of models with a microphone you can throw into a bag for a session and pull out for almost any application, the 4400a is definitely more than up to the job. T]he frequency plot is somewhat more revealing and shows a nominally flat response, but with a gentle presence peak at around 10kHz. This type of response tends to produce a largely natural sound, but with an extra sense of clarity at the high end… Its presence peak gives it a slightly flattering, larger-than-life vibe, but in a pretty subtle way that doesn’t make things sound too harsh, and the low end gains useful support from a little added warmth… Die Frage, ob das C 214 nun einfach ein C 414 ist, bei dem eine Kapsel weggelassen wurde, möchte ich mit „nein“ beantworten. Das C 214 ist ein eigenständiges Mikrofon, das durchaus die Klangästhetik der Doppelmembran mit übernimmt, diese aber in Auflösung und Durchsetzungsvermögen nicht ganz erreichen kann. Dafür kostet das C 214 gerade mal etwas mehr als ein Drittel des größeren Modells und liefert dafür ein mehr als respektables Ergebnis. sE Electronics sE 4400a For the more learned audio enthusiast there is an Impedance of ? 50 Ohms and a Noise floor of 17dB(A weighted). I know what these mean, but I have no idea what it means to me Is this good or bad, obviously, is a matter of taste, but in many instances it will at least keep the often human problem littered task of lead vocal recording free of technical problems or added colour that might be enhancing, or annoying, to the point of getting distracting to the performance.Mit Audix ist auch ein Hersteller aus den USA im Test vertreten. Vorwiegend für ihre Drum-Mikrofone bekannt, bringt der Hersteller mit dem SCX25A ein recht ungewöhnliches Mikrofon an den Start. Build quality and self-noise are both premium here. The microphone feels good in the hand and should last a while, even with heavy use. Self-noise is limited, making for an excellent sonic listening and recording experience. Natürlich kann auch das AKG-Portfolio ein Produkt im mittleren Preisbereich anbieten. Wie der Name assoziiert, soll das C 214 ein einfacheres C 414 mit der Reduktion auf eine einzelne Membran und Nierencharakteristik sein. The recently released one-inch dual-diaphragm, multi-pattern sE Electronics 4400A was developed – without Mr. Neve’s involvement – as a mid-level all-rounder suitable for professional or personal recording. According to sE, over a year was spent testing the mic in studios and with broadcasters before settling on the final capsule tuning. The supplied statistics of the finished product quote the boundaries of the 4400a’s frequency response as being 20Hz and 20kHz (no surprises there), with a maximum SPL of 130dB (at 0.5% THD) and a quiet 17dB equivalent noise level. You can find any number of Chinese‑built microphones at the budget end of the market, but SE are one of the very few companies to own a microphone factory in China — rather than having their mics made for them in one of the huge factories in Shanghai or Bejing that specialise in building mics or capsules for third‑parties. Certainly, this has helped SE to build a strong reputation for value at the affordable end of the market, but they also make more up‑market microphones, many with innovative design features, such as the Titan's titanium diaphragm or the Gemini's dual-tube, transformerless circuitry. Overview

Auch die Kapsel ist etwas verkleinert, Angaben macht Neumann zur Größe nicht, da das TLM 107 aber als Großmembran beworben wird, sollte sie zumindest 3/4″ betragen.I found that acoustic guitar was handled without problems by the mic, which delivered both the depth and woodiness of the body sound, and the transient detail of the strings. I also managed to coax a very sweet, woody sound out of a mandolin when the mic was positioned about 12 inches from the sound hole. The SE4400a sounds good on hand percussion too, including bodhran, so it should work as a drum overhead or general percussion mic too. Because the response is pretty flat, with plenty of low‑end extension, there's no reason not to expect a stereo pair to turn in good results on piano, although I didn't have the chance to try this during the review. Das Audio-Technica zeigt, wieso es seit Jahren eine feste Größe in den Tonstudios ist. JZ Microphones BH-2