sE Electronics X1 S

THE NEW GOLD STANDARD IN AFFORDABLE CONDENSERS
When sE introduced the X1 in 2010, it redefined the potential of an affordable hand-crafted condenser microphone. Featuring the highest dynamic range and SPL handling capabilities in its class, along with dramatically increased flexibility, the X1 S has been improved in every way – yet is even more affordable than the original.

RECOMMENDED USE
Vocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass

HIGHLIGHTS

• Custom-designed hand-crafted true condenser capsule individually tuned in our own factory
• A refined version of sE’s best-selling X1
• Improved sensitivity, dramatically increased SPL handling (up to 160dB!), and a huge reduction in self-noise.
• Hand-made metal housing and gold-sputtered diaphragms
• 80 /160 Hz bass-cut filters and -10 / -20 dB pads

SPECIFICATIONS

Components
Capsule: Hand-crafted 1″ True Condenser

Power
Electrical impedance: 125 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1k Ohms
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
Powering: 48V Phantom Power (P48 according to IEC 61938)

Sound
Polar patterns: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 mV / Pa (-31 dBV)
Max SPL: 140 / 150 / 160 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Equivalent noise level: 9 dB
Dynamic range: 131 / 141 / 151 dB (0 / 10 / 20 dB attenuation pad)
Signal to noise ratio: 85 dB
Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
Attenuation pad: 10 / 20 dB, switchable
Current consumption: 6.0 mA

Dimensions
Mic Diameter: 58 mm (2.28 in.)
Mic length: 169 mm (6.65 in.)
Mic weight: 445 g (15.70 oz.)

What’s in the box
X1 S microphone
microphone stand clip
thread adapter