sE Electronics X1 S Vocal Pack

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.

FEATURES

• 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

Recommended Use: Vocals, speech, broadcasting, podcasting, electric guitar, drums

X1 S Vocal Pack - All the essentials for the start of a great recording chain
The X1 S Vocal Pack comes with the essentials for any recording project. The X1 S studio condenser microphone, our quick-lock shockmount and a metal popfilter that slides right into the shockmount for a compact, simplified setup.

• The X1 S custom-designed hand-crafted true condenser capsule with high SPL handling (up to 160dB!) ideal for any source

• The ISO PACK quick-lock shockmount and metal popfilter absorbs low-end rumble, footfall noise and superb plosive protection

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.

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.)

What's in the box:

• X1 S microphone

• Shockmount

• Pop Shield

• 3 metre mic cable

• microphone stand clip

• thread adapter

For more information, click here to visit the manufacturers website.