The SE Electronics X1 S is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for versatile, full-range vocal and instrument recording in commercial facilities, project studios, home setups, and mobile rigs. The handcrafted gold-sputtered capsule features a pressure-gradient design for directional focus and rejection of off-axis sounds. It utilizes a gold-plated XLR 3-pin jack and requires 48V phantom power. The metal-bodied X1 S delivers a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a selectable 80 Hz or 160 Hz low-cut filter to reduce rumble and low-frequency buildup. A switchable -10 dB or -20 dB pad minimizes distortion when miking loud sources such as drums and amplified guitars. Even without a pad, the X1 S can handle a maximum SPL of 140 dB. It ships with a mic clip and thread adapter for easy mounting on a mic stand.

Product Features

• A Refined Version of sE's Best-Selling X1
• Improved Sensitivity, Increased SPL Handling (Up To 160dB w/ Pad), and a Huge Reduction in Self-Noise
• 80 /160 Hz Bass-Cut Filters and -10 / -20 dB Pads
• Hand-Made Metal Housing and Gold-Sputtered Diaphragms
• Custom-Designed Hand-Crafted True Condenser Capsule Individually Tuned

Attributes

• Color: Black

Technical Specifications

• Type: Condenser
• Unit Count: Single
• Instrument Type: Vocal, Drum, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Classical, Cello, Flute, Keyboard, Saxophone, Ukelele, Upright Bass, Violin
• Connector Type: XLR
• Format: Instrument
• Power Source: 48V Phantom Power
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Diaphragm: Large: Over 1" (25.4mm)
• Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 130-139dB
• Diaphragm Size: 1"
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Output Impedance: 125 ohms