sE Electronics X1 A Black Studio Condenser Microphone

The sE Electronics X1 A is a professional studio condenser microphone designed for vocal and instrument recording. Featuring a 16mm electret condenser capsule with a cardioid polar pattern, it delivers clear, detailed sound with low noise. The robust metal housing ensures durability, while switchable -20dB pad and low-cut filter provide versatility for high-SPL sources and proximity effect control. Ideal for home studios, podcasting, and live sound applications.

Advantages

High-quality electret condenser capsule for accurate sound reproduction; cardioid pattern rejects off-axis noise; switchable attenuation pad handles up to 150 dB SPL; low-cut filter reduces rumble and proximity effect; all-metal construction for reliability; includes microphone clip and thread adapter.

Suitable for

• Studio vocal recording
• Acoustic instruments
• Podcasting and voice-over
• Live sound reinforcement

Key specifications

• Microphone Type: Condenser
• Capsule: 16mm Electret Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
• Max SPL: 150 dB (with -20dB pad)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB(A)
• Switchable Pad: -20 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 100 Hz, 6 dB/octave
• Output Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Power Requirement: 48V Phantom Power
• Impedance: <50 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1 kOhm
• Dynamic Range: 134 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78 dB
• Color: Black
• Housing Material: Metal
• Included Accessories: Microphone clip, thread adapter

Recommendations

For best results, use with a quality XLR cable and audio interface providing 48V phantom power. The -20dB pad is recommended for loud sources like drums or guitar amps. The low-cut filter helps reduce low-frequency noise in untreated rooms.