sE Electronics X1 S Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The sE Electronics X1 S is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for versatile, full-range vocal and instrument recording in commercial facilities, project studios, home setups, and mobile rigs. The handcrafted gold-sputtered capsule features a pressure-gradient design for directional focus and rejection of off-axis sounds. It utilizes a gold-plated XLR 3-pin jack and requires 48V phantom power. The metal-bodied X1 S delivers a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a selectable low-cut filter at 80 or 160 Hz to reduce rumble and low-frequency buildup. A switchable -10 or -20 dB pad minimizes distortion when miking loud sources such as drums and amplified guitars. Even without a pad, the X1 S can handle a maximum SPL of 140 dB. It ships with a mic clip for easy mounting on a mic stand. An X1 Enhanced The X1 S is a refined version of sE's best-selling X1, tuned for advanced performance in every way. When sE introduced the X1 in 2010, it redefined the potent