sE Electronics X1 S X1 Series Large Condenser Microphone with Clip

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. 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. The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide variety of applications and close-mic techniques.

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. 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. 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.

sE Electronics X1 S X1 Series Large Condenser Microphone Features:

• Custom-designed hand-crafted true condenser capsule individually tuned in sE Electronics' 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.