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Description
Meet the sE Electronics SE2200a, a cardioid-only condenser microphone that has earned admirers from around the globe due to its versatile performance and sound shaping capabilities. Revered for its low noise and remarkable tolerance for loud Sound Pressure Levels (SPLs), this mic brings studio-grade quality to your recordings. It also features a highpass filter and a handy 10dB pad - the tools you need to sculpt the sound to your exact tastes. Whether you're recording vocals, drums, brass, or more, the sE2200a proves itself to be a true studio stalwart, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Key Features:
- Cardioid-only condenser microphone, perfect for a wide range of recording applications
- Noted for its low noise and ability to handle loud SPLs without distortion
- Equipped with a highpass filter and a switchable 10dB pad for sound shaping
- Remarkable versatility makes it suitable for recording vocals, drums, brass, and more
- Renowned for its studio-grade performance and reliability
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sE Electronics SE2200A Cardioid Condenser Microphone
sE Electronics SE2200A Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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sE Electronics sE2200a on Ac.Guitar Mitchell MD 200 SCE
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Tappeti Sonori Recording Studio
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PROS
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Produces a clean sound, free from crunchiness or muddiness
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Offers a warm, characteristic sound quality
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Provides a flat response, accurately capturing source audio
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Features a fat bottom and a slight high-end bump, reducing sibilance
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Excellent value for the price, rivaling more expensive microphones
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Versatile, serving as a go-to mic for vocals and percussions
CONS
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Lacks inherent "color," may require post-production adjustments for some preferences
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Discontinued model, replaced by the newer SE2300
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about sE Electronics SE2200a.
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The sE 2200a is praised for its performance on vocals and general acoustic instruments like acoustic guitars and drum overheads.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 21 Ratings
warmth!!!
the warmth i get from this microphone for the past 4 years makes it hard for me to use any other mics for now! i have recorded all of my hits on this as a producer!! love it!!!
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great value microphone with excellent sound quality
Great all round microphone! Cannot fault in any way, sounds excellent for the price.
Artist usage
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Used for vocals on Back to Black, as stated in a February 13, 2014 Facebook post by sE Electronics, which features this video of Winehouse using the microphone to record a stripped-down version of "Love Is A Losing Game".
Remember our original sE2200a? Amy Winehouse used it to record her vocals on the Back To Black album. She also used it on this session. A great voice truly missed...
#throwbackthursday
The product description for the microphone's successor, the sE2200a II C, specifies the original as Winehouse's main vocal mic, as can be seen on old product listings from zZounds and Performance Audio.
The SE Electronics sE2200a II Cardioid is the single pattern version of the recently launched sE2200a II Multi-Pattern. So why change the classic sE Electronics sE2200a mic which has been used on so many classic tracks and albums such as Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black'? The sE2200a was Amy's main vocal mic.
Album Usage
The sE Electronics SE2200a has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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