sE Electronics V8 MC1 Microphone Capsule

Premium Wireless Vocal Capsule for Shure Systems

The sE Electronics V8 MC1 Graphite Grey is a dynamic microphone capsule designed to thread directly onto compatible Shure wireless handheld transmitters, upgrading them with the vocal character of sE's acclaimed V8 microphone. Built around the newly developed DMCV8 capsule with a neodymium magnet and aluminum voice coil, it delivers clear highs, controlled mids, and an extended low end for an open, natural vocal sound that feels finished before EQ. The highly focused supercardioid pickup pattern keeps the voice front and center while minimizing stage bleed and feedback, even on the loudest stages. With a frequency response of 25 Hz to 21 kHz and a sensitivity of -48 dB, the V8 MC1 captures vocal detail with clarity while drawing power from the transmitter.

What Sets the V8 MC1 Apart

Two design choices make this wireless capsule stand out from generic replacement heads. The patented integrated shock mount isolates the capsule from handling vibrations and mechanical impact, preserving vocal clarity even when the performer moves across the stage. Gold-plated contacts ensure a secure, loss-free signal connection to the transmitter, so the capsule performs reliably show after show without corrosion or signal dropouts.

Technical Parameters — Built for Live Performance

The V8 MC1's specifications translate directly into on-stage benefits. The supercardioid pattern delivers more usable gain before feedback, while the neodymium magnet and aluminum voice coil provide the sensitivity needed to capture subtle vocal nuances without heavy EQ correction.

• Capsule Type: Dynamic (DMCV8) — handles high SPLs without distortion; no phantom power required
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid — focused rejection of off-axis sound and stage bleed
• Frequency Response: 25 Hz – 21 kHz — extended low end and airy top-end detail
• Sensitivity: -48 dB (4.1 mV/Pa) — strong output level for clean wireless transmission
• Impedance: 1,300 Ohms — optimized for Shure wireless transmitter inputs
• Magnet & Voice Coil: Neodymium magnet paired with an aluminum voice coil for consistent sensitivity and transient response
• Dimensions & Weight: 54 mm diameter × 96 mm length, 170 g

Who the V8 MC1 Is For

The sE Electronics V8 MC1 is the right choice for live vocalists, touring performers, worship leaders, and presenters who already run compatible Shure wireless systems and want a serious upgrade in vocal clarity without replacing their transmitter setup. It suits singers who need a tight supercardioid pattern to cut through loud stage monitors and dense instrument bleed. The all-metal housing and spring-steel grille make it ideal for performers who travel frequently and need gear that survives nightly load-ins. For anyone seeking the V8's polished vocal character with the freedom of wireless, this capsule delivers it in a single thread-on upgrade.

Built on the Legacy of the V7

As the latest evolution in sE Electronics' V Series, this capsule builds on the award-winning V7. The newly developed DMCV8 capsule refines the V7's proven neodymium magnet architecture for greater clarity and a more open vocal sound. The MC1 version packages that performance into a capsule that drops onto existing Shure wireless transmitters.