SE Electronics sE 6160 Stereoset

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SE Electronics sE 6160 Stereoset

SE Electronics

sE 6160 Stereoset

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619577
Model: sE 6160 Stereoset
Price: $1,153.90

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The sE 6160 Stereoset is a seriously impressive pair of mics for capturing dialogue and instruments in video applications. Their tight pattern and detailed sound make them ideal for situations needing clear separation, like film shoots, broadcast, or recording in less-than-ideal acoustic environments. If you need professional-grade stereo sound without the coloration of a large-diaphragm mic, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • SE Electronics sE 6160 Stereoset
  • Condenser Directional Microphone
  • Small diaphragm true condenser capsule
  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid / Lobar
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20.000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: (0.5% THD) 137 / 147 / 157 dB
  • SPL (0/10/20 dB attenuator)
  • Inherent-noise: 13dB(A)
  • Dynamic range: 124 / 134 / 144 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuator)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 81 dB
  • High-pass filter: 80 / 160 Hz
  • 6 dB / octave
  • switchable
  • Attenuator: 10 or 20 dB switchable
  • Requires 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions (D x H): 19.6 x 250 mm
  • Weight: 0.11 kg (each microphone)
  • Includes windscreen
  • microphone clamp with thread adapter and soft case
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response captures subtle nuances beautifully.
  • • Supercardioid pattern offers excellent isolation in challenging spaces.
  • • Small diaphragm delivers a clean, detailed, and natural sound.
  • • Robust build quality with a reassuringly solid, metallic feel.
CONS
  • • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage without precise mic placement.
  • • Price point places it in a premium category for video work.
  • • Limited polar pattern choices compared to some multi-pattern condensers.

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser Directional
Polar Pattern Supercardioid / Lobar
Frequency Range 20 - 20.000 Hz
Mounting Microphone clamp with thread adapter
Power Requires 48V phantom power
Weight 0.11 kg (each microphone)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sE 6160s offer a slightly more natural and less processed sound than the NTG5s, but the NTG5s might be a bit more forgiving in very noisy environments due to their slightly broader pickup pattern.
With proper gain staging and a clean preamp, they're very quiet and capable of capturing subtle sounds; the 13dB(A) self-noise is quite respectable for a small-diaphragm condenser.
Absolutely, they'll provide a very detailed and accurate acoustic guitar recording – expect a clean, balanced tone with excellent stereo imaging, but without the warmth of a ribbon mic.

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