sE Electronics T2 Demo + Review | Omni v Cardioid v Supercardioid v Figure 8 | Strat, Les Paul, Bass

Objectively speaking, it's THE BEST microphone for us. Better than AKG C414. Full SEAMLESS COMPARISON of all 4 polar patterns. There is nothing better for micing any cabinet (guitar or bass) for a variety of reasons. Purely objective data follows below:

Pros:
20Hz to 20kHz full flat frequency response
titanium sputtered capsule for improved transient response & durability
the only titanium sputtered capsule manufacturer
the 4 polar patterns: omni, cardioid, supercardioid, figure 8
very lightweight LDC mic rivaling dynamics: only 290g
flat compact construction
small size: 146mm x 58mm x 29mm
"lollipop" shape
can easily be hung from the top of a cab
considerably more compact and slightly lighter than the AKG C414
can operate in the most compact spaces
can easily be used with any mic stand and booms (thanks to its size and weight)
comes with quality spider and case (extremely well padded and insulated)

Cons:
literally none

Neutral:
new version is in part SMT, pre-2023 version was full THD

The Verdict:
We'll keep it brief: nothing can rival the T2 in versatility, especially when compact is needed. The tones speak for themselves better than any epithets. Objectively more compact than an AKG C414. And FAR more affordable (despite the AKG C414 being also SMT). And it went beyond its potential inspiration: with its titanium sputtered capsule, it manages to step beyond and become something truly unique. Something that we shall never leave. There is no higher praise to give, than the fact that we'll likely still use it many decades from now. Easily one of the best microphones in history!

Find it and all of sE Electronics top-of-the-line mics, especially the T2 right here:
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We use Klotz AIS cables! LaGrange and Titanium series cables are just what the pandas ordered for utmost signal integrity and noise free operation, every single day!
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We use Vintage guitars! Some of the best reproductions of authentic vintage instruments, truly giving not only lazy F&G, but even the mighty Japanese makers a run for their money.
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The RIG:
(The STRAT)
Fender American Original 50's Stratocaster (stock except stainless steel frets)
Fender Pure Vintage '59 single coil bridge pickup

(The LES PAUL)
Vintage V100AFD Single Cut (all stock)
Wilkinson WVHZ Double Coils AlNiCo 5 humbucker bridge pickup

(The BASS)
Ibanez EHB 1505 5 string BASS (passive mode, all stock)
Nordstrand™ Custom Big Split Humbucker bridge pickup

(The Looper)
Valeton GP-200
we recorded loops than replayed each loop straight into our tube amp for a completely even recording and zero room guitar noise

(The Tube Amp)
Orange OR15
clean setting: Master FULL, TMB noon, Preamp around 8:30
overdrive setting: Master around 8:30, TMB noon, Preamp 13:00
high gain setting: Master around 8:30, TMB noon, Preamp FULL

(GUITAR parts)
Friedman PT112
Celestion G12M-65 Creamback
16 ohms (matched impedance)

(BASS part)
HESU B110 Bass Standard Cabinet
1x 10" Hesu Phoenix Ceramic
tweeter turned off
8 ohm (matched impedance)

(ALL parts)
sE Electronics T2
always center position, on the grill
no bass cut or pad
cycled through all four polar patterns

(ALL parts)
Presonus Studio 68c

(ALL parts)
Audacity
no post processing

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Time Stamps! ฅʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔฅ

00:00 Unboxing
00:40 Comparison: Omni vs Cardioid vs Supercardioid vs Figure 8
00:43 Strat Clean
01:14 Strat Overdrive
01:58 Strat High Gain
02:56 Les Paul Clean
03:50 Les Paul Overdrive
04:51 Les Paul High Gain
05:53 Bass Clean
06:53 Bass Overdrive
08:05 Bass High Gain
09:16 Multiple Polar Patterns Together!
09:19 All Polar Patterns Together: Strat Clean
09:50 (LEFT) Omni + Figure 8, (RIGHT) Cardioid + Supercardioid: Strat Overdrive
10:33 All Polar Patterns Together: Strat High Gain
11:31 All Polar Patterns Together: Les Paul Clean
12:26 (LEFT) Omni + Cardioid, (RIGHT) Supercardioid + Figure 8: Les Paul Overdrive
13:27 (LEFT) Omni (RIGHT) Figure 8: Les Paul High Gain
14:28 (LEFT) Omni + Figure 8, (RIGHT) Cardioid + Supercardioid: Bass Clean
15:28 All Polar Patterns Together: Bass Overdrive
16:40 (LEFT) Omni + Supercardioid, (RIGHT) Cardioid + Figure 8: Bass High Gain