SE Electronics X1A Condenser Microphone

The X1 A: It could be your first mic, but its one youll want to keep forever. Theres a new entry point to sE is acclaimed X1 Series, and its breaking the performance barrier (again) for every mic in its class. When it was introduced in 2011, the X1 brought a new level of quality to its price point, competing easily with microphones costing several times as much. But that didnt stop sE from trying to outdo themselves again. With a newly-developed condenser capsule and an exterior based on the rugged metal chassis of the X1, the X1 A offers first-class sound specifications at an even better home studio cost, featuring an extremely natural frequency response, massive SPL-handling capabilities (150dB!), switchable attenuation and low-cut filters, and a perfectly balanced sensitivity level so its at home on absolutely any source.

Recommended UseVocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass

HighlightsNewly-developed condenser capsule with the same rugged metal chassis of the X1 SERIES
First-class sound & specifications at an even better "home studio" cost
Extremely natural frequency response, massive SPL-handling capabilities (150dB!)
Switchable attenuation and low-cut filters, with a perfectly balanced sensitivity level
100 Hz bass-cut filter and -20 dB attenuation pad

SpecificationsCapsule Type: 2/3" Permanently-Biased Condenser
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dB) Max SPL: 130 / 150 dB (0 / 20 dB pad, (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 78 dB(A)
Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB(A)
Dynamic Range: 114 / 134 dB (0 / 20 dB pad)
Low Cut Filter: 100 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable
Attenuation Pad: 20 dB, switchable
Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR
Power requirement: 48V phantom according to IEC 61938
Recommended Load Impedance: 1K Ohms
Current Consumption: 4.0 mA
Diameter: 58 mm (2.28 in.) x Length: 169 mm (6.65 in.)