sE Electronics sE2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Pros
- Great sound
- Super Value
- Multi-Pattern
- Nice Shock Mount
- Hi Pass Filter
Cons
- Heavy
- More features than needed
A VO microphone that delivers! The sE Electronics sE2200 studio condenser microphone has been a popular choice by many voice artists over the past 10 years. I’ve seen it at trade shows, read lots of reviews and yet never had the chance to try one in my own studio.
It was fairly easy to set-up with the twist tight shock mount which also has a clip for the included “Pop” filter.
A versatile VO Microphone
Multi-pattern microphones do have a lot to offer. A cardioid pattern makes it a go-to for vocal and instrument use in the studio. Why compromise on quality or increase the price with pattern switching when all you want and need is the simplicity of a cardioid pickup pattern. This is what you get with the sE2200: Excellent side and rear rejection to cut down on room reflections and a present noise floor from other hardware, with clear audio capture in front
Over-all Impression: A high end VO microphone for great price
As well as creating a large diaphragm microphone perfect for voice over that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, sE has included several little touches to ensure it can work in a range of situations. Firstly, a -10 or -20 dB attenuation switch allows you to pull back the gain for high SPL signals, capturing even the loudest of voices with excellent clarity. There is also a high pass filter with two different roll-off points to take care of low frequency rumble. This is further addressed with the included shock mount and pop filter, making this an ideal combination for any home studio or professional setup looking for another microphone flavor. When it comes to the quality of this microphone’s performance, the sE2200 can stand up to a range of higher priced microphones and deliver results over and over.
Summary
A great, professional sounding mic for voice over, at a great price! When you consider the price of this model, it would be hard to consider any microphone collection not having an sE2200. You could do a lot worse if you wanted to stand with just one microphone in your kit, but you should certainly consider having an sE2200 in there for variety of tone and additional signal source offerings even when more expensive microphones are in use. In all, there’s a reason why this microphone has remained so popular over recent years.