SE Electronics 4400a Multi-Pattern Studio Microphone
Four polar patterns, a vintage-style brass capsule, two bass cuts and two pads, and the most adaptable shockmount around – the 4400a is pure modern classic.
Much like a few particularly well-known classic European condensers, the 4400a is a true all-rounder. You can put it up on just about anything and it’ll sound great.
Unfortunately, for many studio owners, the "classic condensers" are not what they used to be. Capsule designs change over time, capacitors dry out, metal switches are replaced with plastic buttons and LEDs, and the mics that were once so versatile are now mere shadows of their former selves. sE saw an opportunity and thus, arose the 4400a. Now these classics are obtainable – hand-made brass capsule, four-polar-pattern-versatility and all. Like the classics, the 4400a sounds great on everything, be it vocals, guitars, toms, overheads, classical pianos, strings, etc. Its tonal versatility is unmatched, without the shortcomings of vintage mics.
HAND-CRAFTED CAPSULES
As with all sE mics, the 4400a’s back-to-back brass-ringed capsules are hand-built and hand-tuned by our skilled technicians, just like any fine musical instrument.
CUSTOM SHOCKMOUNT + CHASSIS
The flat, round-edged chassis design and custom suspension mount allow the mic to be centred within the shock, flipped around and used flat against a drum head or guitar cab, or angled outwards and pushed through inside of a kick drum. And at less than 3/4″ thick, it fits neatly in the palm of your hand, but is built to take a beating on the road.
