sE X1S

The X1S is a refined version of sE’s best-selling X1, tuned for advanced performance in every way imaginable. When sE introduced the X1 in 2010, it redefined the potential of an affordable hand-crafted condenser microphone.

With the highest dynamic range and SPL handling capabilities in its class, along with expanded features that dramatically increase its flexibility, the X1 S has been improved in every way – yet is even more affordable than the original.

Features:

• A large-diaphragm condenser microphone that’s excellent for vocals and acoustic instruments
• Hand-made, gold-sputtered 1″ capsule and extremely clear signal path provide a wide-open sound
• All-metal capsule, with no plastic parts for long term reliability
• Fixed cardioid polar pattern provides tonal consistency and excellent off-axis sound rejection
• Switchable -10dB/-20dB pad lets you get the extra headroom you need when miking loud sound sources
• Handles loud sound sources up to 160dB SPL without distortion
• Switchable two-position highpass filter cuts out low-frequency rumble and reduces proximity effect
• Requires +48V phantom power