The sE Electronics SE7 (P) sideFire is a back-electret small-diaphragm condenser built for studio and live sound engineers who need access to spaces standard microphones cannot reach. The 90° side-address capsule allows you to position the mic perpendicular to a sound source—ideal for close-miking drums, overhead cymbals, acoustic guitars, and orchestral instruments where end-fire geometry would be impractical or impossible. Its cardioid polar pattern delivers natural, balanced response across the frequency range with excellent transient capture from the ultra-thin diaphragm.

The transformerless, discrete class-A circuitry and gold-plated XLR connector ensure pristine signal integrity in demanding touring and installed environments. Switchable -20dB attenuation pad and 80 Hz low-cut filter give you the headroom and frequency control needed for loud sources like brass and snare drums, while handling up to 156 dB SPL. Matched pairs deliver the phase coherence and sensitivity accuracy critical for stereo overhead and multi-mic drum setups.

Whether you are tracking acoustic ensembles in the studio, managing overhead ambience on a live stage, or integrating tightly-spaced drum mics in a broadcast or installed sound system, the SE7 sideFire's unique capsule geometry solves access problems that conventional small-diaphragm condensers cannot address.