Description
The sE Electronics X1 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for versatility across the studio. Whether you’re tracking lead vocals, acoustic guitar, strings, or percussion, the X1 aims to deliver a level of detail and warmth that’s uncommon at its price point.
What sets it apart is the capsule itself. Rather than sourcing off-the-shelf components, sE hand-crafts and hand-tunes each gold-sputtered capsule in-house, giving skilled technicians direct control over the microphone’s sonic character. That capsule is genuinely the heart of the X1’s performance.
The mic’s body is built from a sturdy metal chassis finished in acoustically-damping black paint, which helps suppress unwanted resonances inside the housing. Practical features round out the design: a 10dB pad for handling louder sources without distortion, and a low-cut bass filter to tame low-end rumble or proximity effect, making the X1 adaptable to different rooms and instruments.
- Frequency Response: 20Hz–20KHz
- Sensitivity: -32 dBV/Pa (25.1mV/Pa)
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
- Equivalent Noise Level: 16dB (A-weighted)
- Max SPL for 0.5% THD @ 1000Hz: 125dB
- Power Requirement: 48V ±4V phantom power
- Connector: 3-pin
For engineers and musicians looking for a dependable, characterful cardioid condenser for studio recording, the sE X1 offers hand-built quality without the hand-built price tag.
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