sE Electronics V7 – Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone
16-05-26
sE Electronics V7 – Professional Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Exceptional Clarity
Anyone looking for a professional dynamic vocal microphone today will sooner or later end up with classics like the SM58 or Beta 58A. But in recent years, the V7 from sE Electronics has also built up an enormous reputation among live artists, technicians, and rental companies.
And not without reason.
The sE Electronics V7 combines an open, powerful sound with exceptionally high feedback resistance and a build quality that can effortlessly handle intensive touring. The result? A microphone that feels at home on both small café stages and large festivals.
Developed for live performance
The V7 was designed entirely with live use in mind.
Thanks to the supercardioid pickup pattern, the microphone focuses strongly on the voice, while ambient noise and crosstalk from other instruments are suppressed significantly better.
Thanks to its supercardioid capsule, the sE V7 provides exceptional isolation from ambient noise and monitor bleed. This keeps the sound tight and controlled, even on loud stages or in small clubs.
For live bands, DJs, rental companies and professional PA applications, this is a major advantage.
- more gain for feedback
- better intelligibility
- more definition in the mix
- less “muddy” sound on busy stages
Open and natural sound
What immediately stands out about the V7 is its particularly open sound.
Whereas some dynamic vocal microphones sound somewhat “closed” or mid-heavy, the V7 retains a great deal of detail and presence without becoming harsh.
The special aluminum voice coil plays an important role in this, ensuring a fast and accurate response. As a result, the voice remains lively, even with powerful vocals or louder stage situations.
Technical specifications
- Type: Dynamic microphone
- Characteristic: Supercardioid
- Frequency response: 40 Hz – 19 kHz
- Impedance: 300 Ohm
- Connection: XLR 3-pin
- Housing: All-metal construction
- Includes microphone clamp and pouch
Also available for wireless systems
Do you work with wireless Shure or Sennheiser systems? Then V7 capsules are also available that allow you to use the same sound characteristics wirelessly.
Shure SM58 vs sE Electronics V7
The Shure SM58 has been the industry standard for live vocals for decades thanks to its warm, forgiving sound and legendary reliability. It is ideal for all-round live performances, rehearsals and rental applications.
The sE Electronics V7 delivers a more modern and detailed sound with added clarity, higher gain before feedback and excellent feedback rejection thanks to its supercardioid capsule. As a result, the V7 sounds more open and professional, especially for modern live vocals, streaming and in-ear monitoring.
In short:
SM58 = warm, classic, reliable
V7 = clear, modern, more detail and presence