sE Electronics X1 A

The sE Electronics X1 A is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone built for home studio recording and beyond. When the original X1 was introduced in 2010, it set a new benchmark for quality at its price point, competing with microphones costing several times as much. The X1 A builds on that legacy with a newly developed condenser capsule housed in the same rugged metal chassis of the X1 Series, delivering first-class sound and specifications at an even more accessible cost. Whether you're just starting out or building a serious setup, the X1 A is a microphone you'll want to keep forever.

Versatile by Design

The X1 A is recommended for an exceptionally wide range of sources: vocals, drum kit overheads and room mics, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cabinet, orchestral instruments, strings, piano, woodwinds, and brass. This broad versatility makes it a practical choice for any recording environment, from intimate bedroom setups to more demanding tracking sessions. Its cardioid polar pattern keeps the focus on the source in front of the mic while naturally rejecting unwanted noise from the sides and rear.

Exceptional Sonic Performance

At the heart of the X1 A is a newly developed 2/3" back-electret condenser capsule delivering an extremely natural frequency response across the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range. With a sensitivity of 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) and a self-noise floor of just 16 dB equivalent noise level, the X1 A captures detail with impressive clarity. Its signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB and a dynamic range reaching up to 134 dB with the pad engaged make it capable of handling everything from soft whispers to the most demanding high-volume sources with ease.

Built for Real-World Recording

The X1 A is engineered to handle the unpredictable realities of recording. Its massive SPL-handling capability reaches 150 dB with the switchable -20 dB attenuation pad engaged, while the switchable 100 Hz bass-cut filter at 6 dB/octave tames low-frequency rumble and proximity effect. These practical controls give engineers and performers the flexibility they need without added complexity. Requiring standard 48V phantom power and presenting a low output impedance of under 50 ohms, the X1 A integrates seamlessly with virtually any audio interface or preamp.

Features:

• Newly developed 2/3" back-electret condenser capsule
• Rugged metal chassis shared with the X1 Series
• Extremely natural frequency response (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Massive SPL handling up to 150 dB
• Switchable -20 dB attenuation pad
• Switchable 100 Hz bass-cut filter (6 dB/oct)
• Low self-noise of 16 dB equivalent noise level
• Wide dynamic range up to 134 dB
• High signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB
• Cardioid polar pattern suited to a broad range of instruments and voices

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