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sE Electronics V BEAT Dynamic Drum Microphone  From sE

Superior isolation & effortless sonics, all with minimal footprint & maximum flexibility.

sE Electronics

$169.00

Retail:  $219.00

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The V Series for Drums

Based on technologies in the acclaimed V SERIES handheld dynamics, sE is proud to present the V SERIES FOR DRUMS. Not only do their custom capsules provide stunningly natural, punchy sound for any kit or playing style, but their flexible adjustment & mounting mechanisms also make them the most versatile & most compact mics in their class.   The V KICK: Unbeatable punch & impact, with four custom voicings to cover any sonic need. The V BEAT: Superior isolation & effortless sonics, all with minimal footprint & maximum flexibility. THE V CLAMP: The perfectly compact companion for all your drum mic mounting needs.

Manufacturer's Description from sE

Effortlessly amazing sound for any snare or tom drum, whether on-stage or off.

The V BEAT is the most compact drum microphone in its class, intended for use with snare or tom drums. Unlike the V7, which is optimized for vocals, the V BEAT features the same high-grade sonic performance as the V7 X instrument dynamic, but in a dedicated low-profile & drum-friendly form factor. Tuned for instrumental use, it can also be used on sources such as electric guitar speaker cabinets or brass instruments.

Its specialized capsule provides a highly detailed, extremely natural sound character on snares or toms of any size, with amazing off-axis rejection to minimize bleed from nearby drums and cymbals. Its ultra-compact design and parallel XLR connector & stand mount give it the smallest footprint in its class, and its rock-solid swivel mount allows its angle to be adjusted with great precision – so it can be aimed at almost any part of the drum head to achieve whatever sound character is required.

 

Compact, flexible, and minimalist design

The V BEAT utilizes an extremely low-profile mechanical design, with the XLR connector and stand mount integrated in parallel on the underside of the flexible swivel mount. This minimizes the V BEAT’s footprint, removes any cables from line-of-sight, and negates the need for any right-angle adapters or special cables. 

It also means there’s no danger of cables interfering with the drummer’s performance, as they are kept out of the way of cymbals and drum sticks alike.

When used as intended with the V CLAMP, the V BEAT becomes even more compact and even more flexible. 

The V CLAMP adds another axis of vertical movement for even better fine-positioning ability, and keeps the V BEAT securely fastened to your drum rim while adding barely any bulk to the overall footprint.

The custom DMC7 X capsule offers the same technologies and features as its sibling within the acclaimed V7, including the innovative, specialized aluminum voice coil. While the V7 is optimized for vocals, the capsule in the V BEAT has been custom-tuned for instrumental use. With aluminum being a much lighter material than the industry standard (copper), it delivers an open and transient-rich sound, with deep and clear lows for stellar performance. The midrange is also extremely balanced, supporting the natural resonances of percussive instruments.

The excellent off-axis rejection of this sophisticated capsule also helps isolate your drums from other sound sources on the stage - efficiently reducing stage bleed and spill from other drums, cymbals and more. The supercardioid pattern also allows you to easily tailor the bottom-end by adjusting the proximity effect – i.e. distance to the drum head.

Proven Neodymium magnets, tight production tolerances and high workmanship ensure excellent sensitivity, high-end sound quality and superb consistency.

 

Unique, patented integrated capsule suspension

The V BEAT’s advanced internal capsule suspension efficiently decouples the capsule from mechanical vibration, isolating it from shocks & jolts and eliminating the need for an external shock mount.

 

All-metal housing & spring steel grille with gold XLR connector

The V BEAT’s road-ready chassis is all metal, with no fragile plastic parts. The chassis' high quality, highly durable die-cast zinc alloy is designed to hold up under on-stage stress for years, the spring steel mesh grille is dent-proof and corrosion-free for perfect reliability, and the tightening knob for the swivel mount maintains a rock-solid hold on the V BEAT in any position.

Plus, the V BEAT’s gold-plated XLR connector ensures a loss-free and reliable signal connection for years to come.

 

Internal windscreen

The red internal windscreen efficiently reduces unwanted popping, plosives and wind noise - and in case you prefer a more visually subtle black windscreen, we have also included one as a standard accessory.

 

Knurled nut for other mounting accessories

Some popular drum mic mounting systems (such as the LP® Mic Claw) include a knurled nut to secure the mic in position. However, these third-party nuts may partially block the XLR connector on the V BEAT due to its extremely space-efficient design – so we have included a knurled nut with a smaller outer diameter to solve this problem for you.

The V BEAT + V CLAMP: Effortlessly amazing sound on any snare or tom, with minimal footprint and maximum flexibility. It's a no-brainer.

 

TIPS & TRICKS

1. Store your drums with the V CLAMP still attached.

If your drum cases are large enough, you can leave the black bracket attached when you put your drums away, saving valuable setup and teardown time. Just remove the mic (still attached to the metal standoff) from the bracket and store it separately (in a V CASE, for example) - then when it’s showtime, you can just slide it right back into the V CLAMP and you’re ready to go.

 

2. Use different bracket grooves for differently-sized drums.

The black bracket of the V CLAMP has three separate grooves in its upper jaw. Depending on the height of the rim of your particular drums, you may find that one groove allows for a better fit than the other two. Feel free to experiment!

 

3. Use a cable tie for extra safety or organization.

The hole in the silver-colored stem of the V CLAMP allows you to insert a cable tie wrap. If you are using the V CLAMP upside down (for example, for a snare bottom mic) it’s a good idea to do this - that way, even if the knob hasn’t been properly locked, if the mic starts to fall it’ll be stopped by the cable tie wrap and won’t fall on the floor.

The hole also allows you to tie down your mic cables - especially useful for organizing cables in very large drum kits.

 

IN THE BOX

  • thread adapter
  • zipper pouch
  • spare black internal windscreen
  • sE logo sticker
  • user manual
  • knurled nut for 3rd part accessories
sE Electronics

About Manufacturer

The sE Electronics story begins withMr Siwei Zou, a hugely talented classical musician from Shanghai who won a top place at the Shanghai Conservatory and went on to become a highly successful player, conductor and composer. He worked closely with the Shanghai Opera and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra as both conductor and recording artist,with several hugely successful classical hit recordings to his name. In 1987 he was invited by California Sonoma State University as a visiting Scholar to serve on the faculty. He continued to teach counterpoint and orchestration as a faculty member in the Music Department at the University. He also studied recording technology under Grammy Awards nominee Professor Warren Dennis Kahn. The sE commitment to exceptional quality can be directly attributed to the company founder Mr. Zou, who in his distinguished career has developed an ingrained instinct and desire for perfection. Wishing to bring this drive for artistic and creative perfection to bear in a tangible way, Siwei started his own microphone manufacturing company. Working with a team of his own top engineers, and experts in the field of electrical engineering at Shanghai University, Siwei designed, built and tested a whole range of new and innovative products. Shunning the common practise of western manufacturers re-branding cheap Chinese microphones, Siwei designed and built his own range of microphones which are now manufactured in his state-of-the-art facility in Shanghai., the ultra-modern face of new China. sE Electronics make only their own products, which means dedication to detail in every aspect of performance and styling without compromise. All sE mic capsules are entirely built by hand. Even the chassis and flight cases are built in-house. In fact when you own an sE microphone you can be confident that every aspect of both the mic and its accessories has had the same unrivalled level of care and passion right throughout its design and manufacture. Even to the level that every single microphone that leaves the facility has undergone a personal listening test rather than simply being put through a machine - and it shows. Launched in Europe in 2003, sE Electronics condenser mics are now the number one brand in the UK and the fastest growing microphone brand in Europe. The brand, in its short history, has already won almost every major European award possible for excellence including the Future Publishing Readers Poll ýMic of the Yearý Award. Although sE is a new line to the USA in 2004, both the sE Gemini and Icis have already won the coveted ýMix Certified Hitý Award and the range is fast finding the same unanimous acclaim and passionate following that it has in Europe. sE is so confident youýll be able to really hear the difference, that they offer a completely free loan service for all of their products! The range includes three superbly tailored ýpencilý instrument mics, two large diaphragm solid-state condensers, two incredible performance tube mics, and the worldýs first dual tube, transformerless, studio mic in the form of the award-winning Gemini.

Specifications

  • Capsule: Dynamic
  • Voice Coil: Aluminum
  • Magnet: Neodymium
  • Directional Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 30 Hz - 19 kHz
  • Impedance: 300 Ohms
  • Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pa (-54 dBV)
  • Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR
  • Height: 61 mm (2.4 in.)  x  Length: 110 mm (4.3 in.)
  • Weight: 347 g (12.2 oz)

 

V CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS

  • Height: 75 mm (3.0 in.)  x  Length: 57 mm (2.2 in.)
  • Weight: 93 g (3.3 oz)