SE ELECTRONICSSE4400a Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Vintage Microphone with Shockmount and Case

Good mic. Came with a shockingly good little flight case. Nice shock mount. Rubberized surface helps keep you from dropping and breaking your investment.The visual similarities to the classic AKG 414 are obvious. (414's go for what, $1,600? $2,000?) This isn't the current, relatively bright but very good AKG 414. It has a little bit more tube-ish, ribbon-ish, mellower character to it.I've recorded some things and played around with the results since I got it. I bought it at the same time as an LCT 440 Pure. They're both good mics but have essentially opposite philosophies. I feel like the se4400 is going to give me a good tone straight out of the mic but with a reserved upper register - it is then my job go find, on the eq, what high parts I might want to emphasize, if I feel that is neccessary. With the LCT 440, it's going to give you everything and it is up to you to subtract from it. It has some warmth but is also a very airy mic. I find the se4400 a little easier to get quick results from when eqing. It's just easier to add a bump in the upper eq where you find a sweet spot than trying to figure out what to subtract and leave in.Generally I feel really confident with this mic doing vocal takes and acoustic guitar that I am going to get a good recording. I happen to use pennywhistles, recorders, and similar instruments in my music and having a non-hyped upper end is a real plus there.If you're looking for a poor man's AKG 414, this isn't exactly it, but in my case I felt like I got something that suited me a little better than a 414 would have. I'm sure you could save a parametric EQ setting with a shelf in the upper range, perhaps a few other tweaks and get a pretty decent approximation.Or look at some of the LCT products if you want a poor man's 414. I only wish the sE mics came with the same kind of built-in magnetic pop filter as the LCT's. Personally though, I wouldn't give up my se4400 up for a 2nd LCT. I did a LOT of research listening to endless mic shootouts on youtube with reference headphones and, within my particular budget, purposely paired these two mics because of their different characters - I like to alternate vocal takes, acoustic guitar takes, etc with these two - both are going to give you excellent material out of the mic, assuming your mic technique is good, but different takes on these two get out of each others' way without too much tweaking.original date 4/4/, update 5/16/18 still super happy with this mic.

SE is affordable awesomeness, this mic continues that legacy of full features and a great price. Mic has both low cut and pad switches, the included mic clip has a euro thread adapter as well if needed. Would definitely recommend.

This is an excellent microphone. I like everything about it. It comes in a cardboard box with formed foam, and you can put the microphone back in the box when it is not being used. It is obviously very high-quality.I use the microphone for recording acoustic guitar and vocals. If you position the microphone 4 feet away at 45°, pointed at an angle at the guitar, the sound is excellent.The part of the microphone that attaches to the stand is easy to use. One note: there is a screw screwed into the plastic fitting that attaches to the stand. If you cannot figure out how to adapt this piece to your microphone stand, look for that screw, which can be removed to create a different fitting.I put the microphone away in the box when not using it so that it does not gather dust. It is extremely easy to put together and put away.Another thought (most people already know), remember to plug the microphone in completely before powering up your audio adapter, and to fully power down the audio adapter before unplugging the microphone. I turn the volume down on the audio adapter, turn off the audio adapter, and then unplug the microphone. Hope this helps. I’m giving this microphone five stars. I would buy it again in a minute.

Being an enthusiast, i was looking for a good matching stereo mic set up that would work well with acoustic guitars. Tried the akg314 set and they showed up doa. Neither mic worked. Upset , I decided to try the AE4400a set. I was really surprised at what i got. Out of the box they are really durable and well built. (Im a quality control engineer by day) the shock mounts were certainly different then what I expected. Very ingenious if you ask me. Takes a bit to get used to but works better then traditional shock mounts. The stereo bracket included is just as you would expect from such an accessory. My only issue was there are 2 switches for the poloar patterns and for a second i was puzzled. Usually there is only one but it certainly works. So the real question is how donthey preform? Well, in less then 20 minuets of unboxing i had them set up in a stereo configuration and was recording a Taylor acoustic. One take and inwas sold. Just an amazing reproduction. Very transparent and well balanced. Id recommend this for acoustic stereo mics, but I haven’t yet really tested vocals or other instruments. Although ive read reviews that they do supprisingly well on guitar cabinets. Ill post more as i go. This is well worth the money for the acoustic aspect alone.

Pretty satisfied. Upgrade from cheap dynamic mic used for home recording acoustic guitar. Quite sensitive so the pad and tone switches are useful. Basically recommend as good value entry level condenser mic. Not sure what might motivate me to want to try and upgrade, ie, spend more money. Am thinking of getting shock mount ...

The sound is crystal clear.

Simply put this is a SUPERB condenser microphone. I have a home recording studio and have recorded with the like of the Neumann U 87 Ai - This sE Electronics sE2200 is comparable and that's a fact, the clarity and range of this mic for the cost makes it a hidden treasure. For example I have been following a youtube star named Josh Turner for some time now, he is amazing and now records with the sE Mics. A great example is Josh Turner's cover recording of American Tune - Paul Simon (cover). The microphone being used by Josh in this recording is the sE2200 and most should agree it sounds simply amazing. Keep in mind when you listen, your equipment also has a impact, you need to listen with high quality speakers. You simply cannot go wrong investing in this wonderful "hidden treasure" of a microphone.

Très surpris de la qualité sonore de ce microphone.. Très satisfait. qualité prix excellent.

Excelente paquete de grabación. El micrófono tiene una respuesta increíble. Los botones de filtros y atenuador de decibelios son muy delicados, como unico detalle. Pero, por el precio. Considero que es un increíble micrófono.

This microphone is very smooth and detailed, it's good for pop vocals or ballad vocals, I recommend getting a really good pop filter and enhance the quality even more, overall, I definitely recommend this microphone for it's price range, cheers.

buen micrófono, capta bien, incluso si la persona esta alejada el micrófono unos metros. pareciera que esta solo a unos centímetros de el pues se capta bien el audio, al grado que si la computadora activa los ventiladores a una velocidad alta, el micrófono capturara el ruido de los ventiladores, y el de tu voz.al ser un micrófono de condensador, capta todo y puede que a muchos les moleste por el llamado ruido blanco o ruido de viento. pero configurando bien el micrófono, con un buen programa de edición de audio o para grabación de audio profesional o estudio esos problemas desaparecen.pero definitivamente con este micrófono puedes hacer magia a nivel profesional o estudio profesional con el puedes lograr cosas solo moviendo parámetros y conseguir un sonido que envidiaran los estudios mas caros que producen artistas.así que si buscas algo que sirva para todo lo que se te ocurra en ciertos momentos pero que no solo sea un micrófono para sentirte locutor o todo un fanboy del los lives en youtube o twitch o facebook gamig,este es tu micrófono eso si te toca aprender a configurar y usar bien los software con los que usaras el micrófono no se te olvide también que necesitas una mezcladora o fuente phantom power 48v (volts)este es un micrófono real 100% profesional para estudio profesional. no falsa publicidad como varios micrófonos que dicen serlo solo por que los usan youtubers o streamers u cuanto seudo profesionales de entretenimiento,salen usándolos y pintándolos como profesionales o de estudio y solo son micrófonos con precio elevado por las promociones de eso pseudos comunicadores u streamers y para nada son ni micrófonos profesionales ni menos micrófonos de estudio profesional.

Go for it nice product for ukulele beginners