Detail 01
Half-cardioid boundary design
Places the microphone as a boundary source rather than using a conventional stand-mounted position.
Product detailSKU #1500000397465
sE ElectronicsBL8 Boundary Cardioid Condenser Mic With EQ Control Kelly SHU FLATZ Compatible
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a half-cardioid boundary format, the BL8 puts a true-condenser option inside a kick-drum or high-SPL recording setup. Its low-cut, pad, and three-position voicing controls let you move from a neutral response to Classic or Modern low-mid shaping with more transient emphasis. It also works for room ambience and acoustic-piano recording, while Kelly SHU FLATZ compatibility supports integrated kick-drum installation for touring rigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kick-drum setups needing boundary-mic placement with selectable Classic, neutral, or Modern voicings.
- Room ambience or acoustic-piano recording where low-cut filtering and attenuation are useful.
- Touring kick-drum rigs built around the Kelly SHU FLATZ Isolation System.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Low-cut filter and attenuation pad
Provides two control options for high-level sources and alternate recording applications.
Detail 03
Classic, neutral, and Modern voicings
The center setting retains the capsule's neutral response; the other settings shape low-mids to emphasize transients and punch.
Detail 04
All-metal construction and dent-proof grille
Built for touring environments and busy stages.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your kick-drum installation uses the Kelly SHU FLATZ Isolation System if you plan to use that integration.
- 02Use the appropriate pad setting when placing the mic on high-SPL sources.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the BL8 be used beyond kick drum?
Yes. Its neutral setting, low-cut filter, and pad support ambience, room-miking, and acoustic-piano applications.
02What do the voicing options change?
Classic and Modern settings cut and shape low-mids to emphasize transients and punch. The center position keeps the capsule response neutral.
03Is it compatible with Kelly SHU FLATZ?
Yes. The BL8 is compatible with the Kelly SHU FLATZ Isolation System for kick-drum integration.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsSound
- Voice Coil
- Copper
- Recommended Load Impedance
- up to 1k ohms
- Capsule
- Dynamic
- Frequency Range
- 50-16,000 Hz
- Electrical Impedance
- 300 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 2.8 mV/Pa (-51 dBV)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connectivity
- 3-pin male XLR connector
2 detailsOther
- Polar Patterns
- Cardiod
- Magnet
- Neodymium
