SE Electronics X1 A: The New Standard in Affordable Condenser Microphones
When sE Electronics launched the original X1, they changed the market for budget microphones forever. The sE Electronics X1 A builds on that success with a completely updated design. It’s not just another entry-level microphone; it’s an instrument designed to capture your creativity with the clarity and definition you expect from a professional studio.
Why the X1 A stands out above the rest
In a price range where a lot of plastic is often used, SE Electronics resolutely opts for quality with the X1 A. The all-metal housing not only looks stylish, but also acts as an effective shield against electromagnetic interference and noise.
New Capsule Design: The specially selected condenser capsule provides fast transient response, preserving every detail of a voice or instrument.
Integrated Switches:
-10 dB Pad: Prevent clipping when recording louder sources such as guitar amps or drums.
100 Hz Low-Cut Filter: Eliminate annoying low-frequency rumble (such as footsteps or traffic) and correct the “proximity effect.
Internal Wind Cap: The internal design helps reduce light plosives (P and B sounds), making your recordings immediately usable.
Versatility in the Home Studio
The X1 A is a true all-rounder. Its cardioid directivity effectively suppresses noise from the sides and back, which is crucial in rooms that are not perfectly acoustically treated. Use it for:
Vocals: From rap to vocals and voice-overs.
Instruments: Acoustic guitar, piano, strings and even as an overhead with drums.
Streaming & Podcasts: For a crystal clear voice that sounds instantly professional.
What’s in the box?
The X1 A comes with a rugged, newly designed microphone clip that fits any standard microphone stand, and a screw adapter for different thread sizes.
Technical specifications
Type: Large-diaphragm Capacitor (Permanently Polarized)
Directivity: cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dB)
Max SPL: 130 / 150 dB (0 / 10 dB pad)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB
