The sE Electronics BL8 Boundary Cardioid Condenser Mic is ideal for kick drums and high-SPL sources alike. The BL8 is a half-cardioid boundary microphone, utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser. Its hand-crafted, true condenser capsule uses an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. The BL8 is designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, often eliminating the need for an additional outer kick drum mic. It’s also compatible with The Kelly SHU FLATZ Isolation System, making it ideal for touring applications.

The BL8 utilizes transformerless Class-A circuitry to ensure plentiful headroom without distortion, while its low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity. The integrated low-cut filter and optional EQ shaping switch make it a very versatile microphone, excelling at immersive ambience recording and detailed room miking. It can even be used on acoustic pianos. Thanks to its switchable attenuation pad, the sE Electronics BL8 keeps high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer’s input.

Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction, a dent-proof grille, and gold-plated XLR contacts to ensure long-term reliability.

1/2" True-Condenser sE8 Cardioid Capsule
Utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser, the BL8 features a hand-crafted, true condenser capsule with an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response.

Ready for the Road
Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction and a dent-proof grille, perfect for touring environments and busy stages. The BL8 is also compatible with The Kelly SHU FLATZ Isolation System for easy integration into any kick drum.

Pre-Attenuation Pad and Low-Cut Filter
The integrated low-cut filter and attenuation pad switches make the BL8 a versatile microphone, excelling at ambience recording and room miking. It can even be used on acoustic pianos while keeping high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer’s input.

Classic and Modern Voicings for Live and Studio Settings
The ideal studio kick drum tone is often different than what’s preferred in a live sound environment. Similar to sE’s kick-drum mic, the V KICK, the BL8 offers Classic and Modern voicings. These options both cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize transients and punch. In its center position, the capsule’s neutral response is retained, making it ideal for a variety of other applications.

Dynamic Range in All Areas
The BL8 utilizes transformerless Class-A circuitry to ensure plentiful headroom without distortion. Its ultra-low-noise electronics enable demanding applications such as grand piano or room miking while also designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, the BL8 is perfect in combination with sE’s V Kick, but can also be used alone, without an additional outer kick-drum mic.

Gold-Plated XLR Connector
Built to last, the BL8 has a gold-plated XLR connector to ensure loss-free, reliable signal connection for years of demanding use.