SE Electronics X1s
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The SE X1s is the updated version of the X1, SE’s popular entry-level, fixed-cardioid, transformerless condenser microphone.
There are numerous changes from the original X1:
- The X1’s low cut filter now provides two options, with rolloffs at 160Hz and 80Hz.
- The X1’s switchable 10dB pad now offers two attenuation options, -10dB and -20dB.
- Self-noise is now 9db, down from 16db.
- The mic is now capable of handling 160db SPL, a large increase over the previous version’s 125db SPL.
- The X1s is more sensitive: sensitivity has been raised from 25mv/Pa to 30mV/Pa.
- The mic’s output impedance has changed from 200 ohms to 125 ohms, which should allow the mic to drive a longer cable (although we don’t consider 200 Ohms a limitation in this sense).
- The XLR connector pins are now gold-plated.
- SE has given the X1s a different paint job, though the mic is still black.
- The mic clip has been redesigned.
SE sells the mic with a clip but also sells a bundle with a reflexion filter, a pop screen, a shockmount, and a cable.
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The mic was released in 2017.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(30 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 25.4mm Capsule diameter: 32mm |
125 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 160 dB Self-noise: 9.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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445g (15.70oz) | 169mm (6.65'') | n/a |
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Power Specifications |
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