In brilliant condition – SE2200A mic

SE Electronics 2200A Microphone

The slightly more expensive, cardioid-pattern 2200A model replaces the original 2200 (reviewed in SOS September 2003) and has so many redesigned features that it is really a quite different microphone. The metal body has a matte-silver metal plate finish, with a grey trim line around the centre, and the base unscrews to provide access for servicing — or for inquisitive reviewers. Tapping the metalwork and grille reveals a sensibly low level of mechanical ringing, and the grille design offers the capsule good physical protection without affecting the acoustic space around the capsule in any significant way.

As with most of the updated SE mics, more use has been made of surface-mount components in the 2200A, although there are still some discrete parts (specifically transistors and an FET), as well as an output transformer. At the heart of the mic is a one-inch, gold-on-Mylar diaphragm capsule. In contrast to the simpler Mini, the 2200A has switches for a 10dB pad and low-frequency roll-off. The mic comes well packed in a foam-lined aluminium mini-flightcase bearing the SE logo, and as this is a more sophisticated package than the Mini, it comes complete with a substantial metal shockmount. A spare elastic suspension band is, thoughtfully, also included.

SE Electronics Mini & 2200A

Turning to specifications, the mic has the usual 20Hz-20kHz frequency response and a sensitivity of 14.1mV/Pa: -37dBV ± 1.5dB. The weighted Equivalent Input Noise is a dB better than for the Mini, at 17dB, which is quiet enough not to be problematic, but still not as quiet as it could be, given modern component technology. Maximum SPL is 125dB, which rises to 135dB with the pad switched in, and the usual 48V phantom power is required.

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