sE Electronics BL8. Kickin’ great sound. Bullet-proof, built like a tank and ready for the road, your secret weapon for a variety of applications such as kick drums and other high SPL sources. Product Highlights: Featuring our renowned 1/2" true-condenser cardioid sE8 capsule. Transformerless Class-A circuitry ensures plentiful headroom without distortion. Low-noise electronics deliver transparency and clarity. Reproduces low frequencies with stunning accuracy. Character switch provides classic & modern voicings. Integrated low-cut filter & pre-attenuation pad enable a variety of applications. Compatible with our sE8 omni capsule & The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System. Product Features: Gold-plated XLR Connector. Built to last, the BL8 has a gold-plated XLR connector to ensure loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use. Pre-attenuation Pad and Low-cut Filter. The integrated low-cut filter and attenuation pad switches make the BL8 a very versatile microphone, excelling at ambience recording, room miking, and can even be used on acoustic pianos while keeping high-SPL sources from overloading your mixer’s input. Classic and Modern Voicings Accommodate for Live and Studio Settings. The ideal studio kick drum tone is often different than our preferences in a live sound environment. Similar to our award-winning kick-drum mic, the V KICK, the BL8 offers "Classic" and "Modern" voicings. These options both cut and shape the low-mids to emphasize transients and punch. In its center position, the capsule’s neutral response is retained, which is ideal for a variety of other applications. Featuring Our Renowned 1/2" True-condenser sE8 Cardioid Capsule. Utilizing the same capsule as the celebrated sE8 small-diaphragm condenser, the BL8 features a hand-crafted, true condenser capsule with an ultra-thin three-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm for superior transient response. Incredible Dynamic Range in All Areas. The BL8 utilizes transformerless Class-A circuitry to ensure plentiful headroom without distortion. Its ultra-low-noise electronics enable demanding applications such as grand piano or room miking while also designed to reproduce low frequencies with stunning accuracy, the BL8 is perfect in combination with our V KICK, but can also be used alone, without an additional outer kick-drum mic. Bullet-proof, Built Like a Tank and Ready for the Road. Robustly built, the BL8 features an all-metal construction and a dent-proof grille, perfect for touring environments and busy stages. The BL8 is also compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System for easy integration into any kick drum, making it ideal for touring applications. Compatible with The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System. The BL8 is the perfect companion for any production, whether touring the world or recording in the studio. And when paired with The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System, it becomes an even more powerful tool. This combination allows for easy and secure mounting of the BL8 inside a bass drum shell, providing superior isolation and minimizing unwanted vibrations and rumble. With the BL8 and The Kelly Shu Flatz Isolation System, artists and engineers can focus on their performance without distractions. Compatible with the sE8 Omni Capsule. The BL8 offers a remarkable advantage with its versatile interchangeable capsule options. Being fully compatible with the sE8 omni capsule, the BL8 can effortlessly cater to any sonic requirement and environment. Although the sE8 omni capsule is not included with the BL8, it is an excellent investment for any comprehensive mic collection. Easily Mountable for Simple & Secure Installation. The BL8 microphone is the perfect solution for hassle-free installation in music venues, theaters, and houses of worship. The mounting brackets are conveniently indicated on the bottom of the BL8 and can be easily accessed by removing the casing. Then, the BL8 can be securely mounted onto any flat surface. Recommended Use. Kick Drum, Cajon, Piano, Speech, Conferencing, Room Miking / Ambience, Stage Floor Miking.

• Gold-plated XLR Connector: Built to last, the BL8 has a gold-plated XLR connector to ensure loss-free, reliable signal connection for years and years of demanding use.