sE Electronics X1 A – Robust Large-Diaphragm Condenser with Pad & Filter

The sE Electronics X1 A is ideal for home studios, project-recording, and live tracking applications where you need clarity, durability, and versatility. With its upgraded capsule, high SPL tolerance, low-cut filter and pad switches, it handles everything from pristine vocals to loud guitar cabs—Soundium gives you a mic that adapts to the source, not the other way around.

Key Features

• 2⁄3″ back-electret condenser capsule: Delivers balanced, accurate sound with a pleasant top end and detailed mids.
• Cardioid polar pattern: Focuses on the sound source, reducing bleed and room reflections.
• Switchable -20 dB pad: Lets you close-mic very loud sources without distortion.
• 100 Hz low-cut filter (6 dB/oct): Useful to reduce rumble, foot-noise, or proximity bass build-up.
• Handles up to 150 dB SPL with pad: Plenty of headroom for drums, brass, guitar cabinets, even loud rock or orchestral peaks.
• All-metal body & integrated windscreen: Durable build with protection against plosives and rough handling, while gold-plated XLR ensures solid connections.

Customer Benefits

With the X1 A, you get a microphone that lets you record many different sources without switching gear. Vocals remain clean, instruments sound natural, and loud sources stay under control. The pad and low-cut filter reduce distortion and rumble before they become problems. Built-tough body and solid electronics mean this mic can live in your setup years. Soundium believes in gear that doesn’t just sound good, but lives long and performs reliably.

Quick Specs

• Frequency range: 20-20 000 Hz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
• Max SPL: 130 dB SPL (no pad); 150 dB SPL (with -20 dB pad)
• Attenuation pad: -20 dB, switchable
• Low-cut filter: 100 Hz, 6 dB/octave, switchable
• Equivalent noise level: 16 dB (A-weighted)
• Signal to noise ratio: 78 dB
• Output impedance: < 50 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Power requirement: 48 V phantom power
• Current consumption: ~ 4.0 mA
• Dimensions: Ø 58 mm × 169 mm length
• Weight: 390 g

What’s in the Box

• sE Electronics X1 A microphone
• Swivel mount mic clip
• Thread adapter (mic stand)

Use Cases / Ideal For

Great for vocal tracks, acoustic guitar, overhead drums, room ambience, brass, strings, guitar cabinets, and many loud sources. Also useful for project studios and podcasters who want good performance without overpaying. Perfect whenever you need one mic to handle many different instruments and levels.

Compatibility

Needs a preamp or audio interface with 48 V phantom power. Use balanced XLR cable. Best with preamps that can drive < 50 Ω loads and offer clean gain. Low-cut filter helps tame rumble in untreated rooms or with close-mic’ing. Without pad, loud sources can overload weaker preamps.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Excellent SPL handling makes it suitable even for loud sources.
• Pad and high-pass filter give flexibility and clean signal control.
• All-metal build and windscreen add durability and reduce handling/plosive issues.
• Clear, balanced sound from bass to treble, good value for its spec.

⚠️ Cons:

• At very low SPLs, self-noise is noticeable (16 dB), so not the quietest condenser for whispery vocals.
• No multi-pattern capability — only cardioid, limiting flexibility in stereo or ambient setups.
• Length and body size make positioning a little more demanding on small setups or booms.

The sE Electronics X1 A balances performance, flexibility, and build quality in a remarkably affordable large-diaphragm condenser. For home studios, live rooms, or any rig that needs one mic that can do it all, this mic is a smart, powerful choice—Soundium supports your sound and your craft.