sE Electronics 2300 Large Diaphragm Studio Microphone

The sE2300 is the latest version of the popular studio microphone that has quickly earned sE Electronics a high reputation thanks to its outstanding sound characteristics. Its smooth yet present sound is ideal for vocal and speech recordings or miking instruments. The gold-coated large diaphragm capsule in "real" condenser technology is responsible for the balanced, nuanced sound.

The combination of the handmade capsule, the proven electronics in class A circuitry and the output transformer specially made for the sE2300 ensure first-class sound quality and that "certain something". The carefully selected components and the revised electronics design deliberately dispense with integrated circuits (ICs).

The switchable pre-attenuation filters enable a high dynamic range and guarantee clean processing of very high sound pressure levels. The switchable high-pass filter suppresses low-frequency noise and compensates for the proximity effect.

High reliability, even in demanding stage use, is guaranteed by the robust metal construction and the high production standards.

The sE2300 has a switch for selecting the pre-attenuation filter, the high-pass filter and the polar pattern.

pre-attenuation filter

The pre-attenuation filter switch is located on the left side of the microphone. When activated, it attenuates the signal by 10 or 20 dB to enable recording of loud instruments or near-field microphones without distortion. This also prevents clipping of input stages of audio interfaces, mixers and microphone preamps.

high pass filter

The high pass filter switch is located on the right side of the microphone. Wind noise, pop, footsteps or rumble may affect the recording signal. By operating the switch, such interference signals and the resulting distortions are reduced. In the left position the filter starts at 80Hz, in the right one at 160Hz. In addition, the high-pass filter reduces the bass increase that occurs when the miking distances are small due to the proximity effect.

polar pattern

The switch for selecting the polar pattern is located in the middle of the rear of the microphone. It enables a precise selection of the directional characteristic (figure-of-eight, cardioid or omnidirectional) and thus enables a wide range of possible applications.

Scope of delivery:

sE2300 microphone

Microphone spider with thread adapter

pop filters

Technical specifications

Capsule 1" condenser capsule

Polar pattern figure eight, cardioid, omnidirectional

Transmission range 20 - 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity 24 mV/Pa (-32.5 dBV)

Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 126 / 136 / 146 dBSPL (0/10/20 dB attenuation filter)

Equivalent noise level 9 dB(A)

Dynamic range 117 / 127 / 137 dB (0/10/20 dB attenuation filter)

Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB(A)

High-pass filter 80/160Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable

Attenuation filter 10 / 20 dB, switchable

Power supply 48 volts according to IEC 61938

Current consumption 4.8mA

Output impedance 40 ohms

Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms

Connection 3-pin XLR connector male

Dimensions Diameter: 51 mm (2.01 in.) Length 215 mm (8.46 in.)

Weight 611 g (21.55 oz.)