sE Electronics X1 S Hand-Crafted Cardioid Condenser Microphone
sE Electronics X1 S Hand-Crafted Cardioid Condenser Microphone
SoundPro Item: 112002 | Part Number: X1-S-U
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- Hand-Crafted 1" True Condenser Capsule Individually Tuned For Consistent Sonic Character
- 80 Hz And 160 Hz Switchable Low-Cut Filters Eliminate Proximity Effect And Room Rumble
- 10 dB And 20 dB Switchable Attenuation Pads Extend Dynamic Range For Close-Mic Techniques
- Cardioid Polar Pattern Provides Focused On-Axis Capture And Room Rejection
- 9 dB Equivalent Noise Floor Preserves Detail In Quiet And Sensitive Sources
- Gold-Plated XLR Connector And All-Metal Housing Ensure Durability And Shielding
The sE Electronics X1-S-U is a side-address condenser microphone built for producers, engineers, and recording professionals who demand hand-crafted quality without premium pricing. Its individually tuned capsule and refined electronics deliver the highest dynamic range in its class, making it equally at home on lead vocals, drum overheads, acoustic instruments, and room ambience. The redesigned electronics provide dramatically improved sensitivity and the industry-leading 160 dB SPL capability with pad engagement, along with only 9 dB equivalent noise—ideal for capturing everything from whisper-quiet fingerpicking to aggressive kick drum close-miking.
The X1-S-U addresses real-world recording challenges through dual switchable low-cut filters (80 Hz and 160 Hz) that eliminate proximity effect and rumble without EQ, and selectable 10 dB and 20 dB attenuation pads that extend dynamic range for high-SPL sources. Its all-metal chassis provides electromagnetic shielding, while the gold-plated XLR connector and precision-engineered hand-crafted capsule ensure consistent performance across touring, installed, and studio environments. Whether you're recording in treated facilities or using isolation techniques in untreated spaces, this microphone delivers professional-grade sound capture with the flexibility touring and production teams require.
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