






sE X1 A – Red & Black EditionProfessional sound, expressive color.
Studio-quality performance with a touch of personality.
The sE X1 A Red Edition combines professional studio-grade performance with a distinctive design. It offers natural sound, high sound pressure level handling, and exceptional versatility for recording.
Recommended applications
- Vocals
- Drums (overheads)
- Room sound
- Acoustic guitar
- Electric guitar amplifier
- Orchestra and strings
- Piano
- Woodwinds
- Brass
Key features
- Striking new red and black finish
- High-end sound and specs at an even more home-studio-friendly price
- Extremely natural frequency response
- Impressive SPL handling up to 150 dB
- Switchable low-cut filters and pad
- Perfectly balanced sensitivity
- 100 Hz low-cut filter
- Switchable -20 dB pad
Specifications – sE X1 AComponents
Capsule:
- 2/3" back-electret condenser
Power
Electrical impedance:
- < 50 ohms
Recommended load impedance:
- 1 k ohms
Connectivity:
- 3-pin male XLR connector
Power requirements:
- 48V phantom power (P48 according to IEC 61938)
Sound characteristics
Polar pattern:
- Cardioid
Frequency response:
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity:
- 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
Max SPL:
- 130 / 150 dB
(0 / 20 dB pad, 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz)
Equivalent noise level:
- 16 dB
Dynamic range:
- 114 / 134 dB
(with or without 20 dB pad)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
- 78 dB
Low-cut filter:
- 100 Hz, 6 dB/octave, switchable
Pad:
- -20 dB, switchable
Power consumption:
- 4.0 mA
Dimensions
Microphone diameter:
- 58 mm (2.28 in)
Microphone length:
- 169 mm (6.65 in)
Weight:
- 390 g (13.76 oz)
What's in the box
- X1 A microphone
- Swivel microphone clip
- Thread adapter for mic stand