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sE Electronics SE2300 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Connection type:XLRTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:146 dB SPLSupported sample rates:N/A kHzOutput connector type:XLR

sE Electronics SE2300 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

75%

6.7

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of microphones
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

20%

8.8

Audio Performance

20%

4.0

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

4.0

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

5.2

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

8.3

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 53% of microphones
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 89% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone sE Electronics SE2300

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

20%

8.8

Audio Performance

20%

4.0

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

4.0

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

5.2

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

8.3

Accessories

6.7
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
3.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
sE Electronics SE2300 has a popularity score of 3.3 points, which is lower than 65.8% of microphones.
3.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.6
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
25.4 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-32.5 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
XLR
Output connector type
XLR
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
N/A
Supported bit depths
N/A
Audio interface sample rate
N/A
Audio interface bit depth
N/A
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
3
N. of polar patterns
3
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 3, which is higher than that of 82.9% of microphones and equal to that of 4.5% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
yes
Bidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 83% of models
This microphone supports a bidirectional pickup pattern. 16.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
yes
Phantom power required
yes
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone requires phantom power. 9.1% of microphones also require phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
48 V
USB bus-powered
no
USB bus-powered
no
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This microphone does not support USB bus power. 86.4% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
215 mm
Height
215 mm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 215 mm tall, which is taller than 74.4% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
51 mm
Width
51 mm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 51 mm wide, which is narrower than 72.3% of microphones and equal in width to 3.1% of microphones.
Thickness
51 mm
Thickness
51 mm
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 51 mm thick, which is thinner than 69.5% of microphones and equal in thickness to 3.2% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
shock mount; pop filter; mount adapter
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
N/A
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
Requires audio interface.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Requires audio interface.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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sE Electronics SE2300 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 2 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (3 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    3 vs 1
  • 25 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    146 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (146 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    With 20 dB pad engaged.
    146 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • 21 dB wider dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    117 dB
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (117 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    127/137 with pads.
    117 dB vs 96 dB
  • Supports balanced output
    Balanced output
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This microphone supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
  • 25 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    146 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (146 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    With 20 dB pad engaged.
    146 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 21 dB wider dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    117 dB
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (117 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    127/137 with pads.
    117 dB vs 96 dB
  • Supports balanced output
    Balanced output
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This microphone supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (3 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • No USB bus power
    USB bus-powered
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This microphone does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • 3.57x more expensive
    sE Electronics SE2300 is more expensive than the average microphone (£250 vs £70).
    £250 vs £70
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    sE Electronics SE2300
    the average microphone
    sE Electronics SE2300 has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.70 vs 8.027).
    7.7 vs 8.03
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    sE Electronics SE2300 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.61 vs 7.9).
    7.61 vs 7.94
  • 89.6% less popular
    sE Electronics SE2300 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (3.28 vs 6.2).
    3.28 vs 6.22
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • No USB bus power
    USB bus-powered
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This microphone does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2018 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    September 2018.
    2018 vs 2020
  • 30 mm taller body
    Height
    215 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (215 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    215 mm vs 185 mm
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about sE Electronics SE2300

  • Exceptional value for money, offering professional 'Class A' discrete electronics at a mid-range price point.
  • High versatility due to three switchable polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure-8).
  • Ultra-low self-noise (9dB) providing a very clean signal for quiet sources.
  • High SPL handling (up to 146dB with pads) making it suitable for loud sources like drum overheads and guitar cabs.
  • Natural, detailed sound with an 'airy' top end that takes EQ well without becoming harsh.
  • Rugged all-metal build quality described as a 'war horse' for both studio and road use.
  • Includes a comprehensive isolation pack with a high-quality shock mount and integrated metal pop filter.

What we don't like about sE Electronics SE2300

  • Can be slightly sibilant or 'bright' on certain vocal types, particularly those that are already airy or breathy.
  • Does not include a storage pouch or bag, which some users find disappointing for a microphone in this class.
  • Sounds somewhat 'scooped' and lacking in low-end when used in specific guitar cabinet miking scenarios compared to higher-end alternatives.
  • Off-axis response in omni and figure-8 modes is good but not as precise as dedicated single-diaphragm capsules.
  • Substantial weight requires a very sturdy mic stand to prevent tipping.

Verdict

The sE Electronics sE2300 is a versatile large-diaphragm multi-pattern condenser microphone featuring a hand-crafted 1-inch true condenser capsule and discrete Class-A electronics for a polished, vintage-style sound. Its technical specifications include a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range, extremely low self-noise of 9 dB(A), and a high maximum SPL of 146 dB with its switchable -10/-20 dB attenuation pads. The microphone offers exceptional flexibility with three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8) and switchable low-cut filters at 80 Hz or 160 Hz. Main pros include its superior build quality, high dynamic range suitable for diverse sources like vocals and drum overheads, and the inclusion of a quick-release shock mount and metal pop filter. However, its sound profile may be considered slightly bright or 'scooped' in some instrumental applications, and it requires a sturdy stand due to its substantial weight of 611g.

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