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sE X1 S
Large-diaphragm (1") cardioid condenser, with two pads and two low-cut filters
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power P48.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −30.5 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 91%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 94%
- Self-noise
- 9 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 86%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 87%
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 62%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2017
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 95% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 69% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 60% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 4.
Titled "Frequency response"; distance, anechoic or not, smoothing and typical-vs-individual not stated. Relative dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 4. Approximate
"Polar Pattern". Two halves: 125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left, 2 to 16 kHz on the right; 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring labelled +5 to -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1.5 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | hand-crafted 1" true condenser capsule | p. 3 |
| Sensitivity | −30.5 dBV/Pa (30 mV/Pa)Printed "30 mV/Pa (-30.5 dBV)". Frequency and load not stated. | |
| Self-noise | 9 dB(A)"Equivalent noise level: 9 dB(A)". | |
| Max SPL | 140 dB SPL0.5% THD, pad off; also 150 dB SPL, 10 dB pad; also 160 dB SPL, 20 dB pad. "Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 140 / 150 / 160dBSPL (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)". | |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 85 dBPage 4; reference not stated (the German page says "85 dB(A)"). | p. 4 |
| Dynamic range | 131 dBpad off; also 141 dB, 10 dB pad; also 151 dB, 20 dB pad. "131 / 141 / 151 dB (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)". | p. 3 |
| Output impedance | 125 ohmelectrical impedance | p. 4 |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohmmore than. "Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency range"; tolerance not stated. | p. 3 |
| Powering | P48"48 Volts according to IEC 61938". | p. 4 |
| Current draw | 6 mA | |
| Low cut | off, 80 Hz, 160 Hz; 6 dB/octave"80 / 160Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable" (page 4). On the front right: 80 Hz left, off in the centre, 160 Hz right. | |
| Pad | −10 dBalso −20 dB. "10 / 20 dB, switchable"; switch on the front left. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male | |
| Weight | 440 g15.52 oz. | |
| Dimensions | 169 × 58 mm"Diameter: 58 mm (2.28 in.) Length 169 mm (6.65 in.)": length x diameter. | |
| Supplied accessories | Microphone stand clip; Thread adapter"What's in the box". | p. 2 |
| Construction | All-metal body | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2017 | |
Documents
- X1 S User Manualv1.6
- SE Electronics X1s | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © sE Electronics, unchanged, with its original address.
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