sE Electronics X1S Large diaphragm Condenser Microphone

sE Electronics X1S Large diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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.

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

Specs
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