Review of SE6160

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Bandrew Scott

sE Electronics 6160 Shotgun Mic Review / Test

NOV 25, 2025-1 MIN
Podcastage

sE Electronics 6160 Shotgun Mic Review / Test

NOV 25, 2025-1 MIN

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<p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>RECORDING SETTINGS:<br></strong>Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen <br>Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz<br>Gain: 27dB<br>Boosted in Post: +12dB</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>SPECS:</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Polar Pattern: Supercardioid</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Sensitivity: -32dBV</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Max SPL: 157dB (with 20dB Pad)</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Self Noise: 13 dB(A)</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Impedance: 110 Ohms</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Buy the sE 6160 (Affiliate Link)</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Sweetwater: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6160">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6160</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Thomann: <a href="https://thmn.to/thoprod/619575">https://thmn.to/thoprod/619575</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Amazon:&nbsp;<a href="https://geni.us/18i204th">https://geni.us/18i204th</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Sweetwater: <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204th">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204th</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Thomann: <a href="https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531">https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">00:00 - Intro / Setup <br>00:22 - What’s in the Box<br>00:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough<br>01:30 - Specifications<br>01:45 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)<br>02:08 - Plosive Test<br>02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test<br>02:53 - Background Noise Test&nbsp;<br>03:13 - Untreated Room Test<br>03:33 - Shock Rejection Test <br>03:57 - Mic Resonance Tap Test<br>04:12 - High Pass Filter Demo<br>05:04 - Pad Demo<br>05:25 - Foam Windscreen Demo<br>06:25 - Audio Technica AT875R Comparison<br>06:48 - Audio Technica AT8035 Comparison<br>07:14 - Deity Smic 2 Comparison<br>07:41 - Rode NTG5 Comparison<br>08:03 - Roge NTG3 Comparison<br>08:30 - Sennheiser MKH416 Comparison<br>08:59 - sE Electronics SE8 Comparison<br>09:32 - Shure SM81 Comparison<br>09:55 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison<br>10:19 - Neumann KM184 Comparison<br>10:47 - Shure SM57 Comparison<br>11:20 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison<br>11:51 - Music Test<br>14:05 - Pros &amp; Cons<br>15:37 - Overall Thoughts<br>17:27 - Recommendation</p>