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SE Electronics 2200a

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The sE2200A is a fixed-cardioid, large-diaphragm condenser mic; it is a revised version of the company’s model 2200, itself well-received as a decent, inexpensive, general-purpose LDC.

The single-diaphragm capsule measures 1'' in diameter.

How does the 2200a differ from the 2200?

• The 2200a uses more surface-mount components.
• The body of the 2200a has been redesigned.
• Mechanical resonances have been reduced.
• HPF and pad switches have been improved.
• The “full replacement” period of the warranty was doubled to 2 years for the 2200a.
• The strength and finish quality of the shockmount have been improved.

SoundOnSound

the 2200A produces a noticeably smooth, comfortable sound, with a slightly fatter low end and well-defined, but silky-smooth highs. The 2200A’s frequency plot shows a gentle bass hump at the low end, matched by a very wide, shallow rise at the high end, giving the mic a slight ‘smile’ characteristic that is both subtle and flattering.

FutureMusic reports that the mic’s frequency response changes when the -10dB pad is engaged.

The 2200a ships with an elastic shockmount. Two packaging options are available (prices as of late 2011):

• With a flight case, $399
• No flight case, $349

The SE Electronics 2200a is also known as: sE2200a.

The mic was released in 2004.

Specifications

Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Cardioid (14.1 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF (100Hz) (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25mm	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 125 dB

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
n/a	178mm (7.01'')	51mm (2.01'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v

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