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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. Product 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. Product Features: Custom-designed, Hand-crafted Capsule. Just like its predecessor, the X1 S utilizes a hand-made condenser capsule, meticulously constructed and tuned in sE’s capsule room by technicians with decades of experience. This results in a capsule built like the world’s finest musical instruments - and a capsule truly up to the challenge of recording them. High-performance Electronics. Where the original X1 was powerful, the redesigned electronics of the X1 S take its performance to a whole new level, giving it the highest dynamic range in its class. Its internal redesign also allows for improved sensitivity, dramatically increased SPL handling (up to 160dB!), and a huge reduction in self-noise. Two Switchable Attenuation Levels. Selectable at either 80Hz or 160Hz, the two low-cut filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise and help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques. Low-cut Filters. The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide variety of applications and close-mic techniques. All-metal Housing & Gold-plated XLR. Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some other "entry-level" microphones, the X1 S's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come. Recommended Use. Vocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass. Product 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.)
