Product Description
sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle Condenser Microphone Vocal Recording Package with Reflection Filter
Overview
The SE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone and accessory package designed for quality vocal and podcast recording in project studios, home setups, and mobile rigs. It includes the X1 S cardioid studio condenser mic, an RF-X reflexion filter, a pop filter, shockmount, and a 10’ microphone cable.
The durable, metal-bodied X1 S features a handcrafted gold-sputtered capsule, wide frequency response and dynamic range, and a selectable 80 or 160 Hz low-cut filter to reduce rumble and low-frequency buildup. A switchable -10 or -20 dB pad minimizes distortion when miking loud sources. The mic can handle a maximum SPL of 140 dB (160 dB with the -20 dB pad engaged). It utilizes a gold-plated XLR 3-pin jack and requires 48 VDC phantom power. The included accessories aid in eliminating unwanted sounds from plosives, room reflections, and vibration.
The SE Electronics X1 S is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for versatile, full-range vocal and instrument recording in commercial facilities, project studios, home setups, and mobile rigs. The handcrafted gold-sputtered capsule features a pressure-gradient design for directional focus and rejection of off-axis sounds. It utilizes a gold-plated XLR 3-pin jack and requires 48V phantom power.
The metal-bodied X1 S delivers a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a selectable 80 Hz or 160 Hz low-cut filter to reduce rumble and low-frequency buildup. A switchable -10 dB or -20 dB pad minimizes distortion when miking loud sources such as drums and amplified guitars. Even without a pad, the X1 S can handle a maximum SPL of 140 dB. It ships with a mic clip and thread adapter for easy mounting on a mic stand.
The X1 S utilizes a handcrafted condenser capsule, meticulously constructed and tuned in SE's capsule room by technicians with decades of experience
Its internal redesign allows for improved sensitivity, dramatically increased SPL handling (up to 160 dB), and a large reduction in self-noise
The -10 dB and -20 dB pad switches provide extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques
Selectable at either 80 Hz or 160 Hz, the two filters help eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, as well as help compensate for excessive bass (proximity effect) with close-mic techniques
The X1 S's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of electrical interference and noise
A gold-plated XLR connector ensures loss-free, reliable signal connection
The gray sE Electronics RF-X Reflexion Filter X is a budget-friendly solution for vocalists, podcasters, and narrators who need to reduce unwanted room ambience while recording in untreated acoustic environments. This reflection filter merges technology from the upscale Reflexion Filter PRO with a lightweight body and an easy-to-use clamp assembly.
It features a four-layer acoustic filter design to effectively impede room reflections and keep sound coloration to an absolute minimum. The RF-X clamp assembly's lightweight design can be used on almost any microphone stand while allowing the position of your mic to be adjusted horizontally without moving your mic stand or the RF-X. Thanks to the L-bracket, you can also adjust the height of the RF-X.
Using the same design technology as the industry-standard Reflexion Filter PRO, the RF-X was conceived to answer the needs of the discerning recording artist working on a budget. With its lightweight vented body and an efficient redesigned clamp assembly, the RF-X is simplicity itself, providing stellar performance and ease of use.
New materials have been developed to make the RF-X lighter than its predecessors while maintaining its durability, helping to position the RF-X as a versatile product suited for any challenging working environment. It features a four-layer acoustic filter design comprised of the outer vented composite panel, a wool fabric layer, an air gap layer, and an inner acoustic foam layer.
This multilayer design differentiates the RF-X from typical designs by filtering frequencies evenly across the whole spectrum, helping to ensuring that recordings exhibit almost zero sound coloration when using the filter.
Just like the RF Pro and RF SPACE, each RF-X is assembled by hand in the sE factory.
Specifications
SE Electronics X1 S Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Microphone
| Form Factor |
Large Diaphragm Mic
|
| Sound Field |
Mono
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| Operating Principle |
Pressure Gradient
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| Element Type |
Condenser
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| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid
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Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz
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| Maximum SPL |
140 dB SPL
|
| Sensitivity |
30 mV/Pa
|
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
85 dB
|
Power
| Operating Current Consumption |
6 mA
|
SE Electronics RF-X Reflexion Filter X
| Filter Type |
Reflection Filter
|
| Filter Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer
|
| Attachment Style |
Female Thread
|
| Filter Material |
Foam, Wool
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| Dimensions |
14.7 x 7.9 x 12.0" / 37.3 x 20.1 x 30.5 cm
|
Other Details
1. The warranty only applies to sE Electronics and sE Rupert Neve products (henceforth “sE product”) purchased from authorized sE Electronics and/or sE Rupert Neve dealers (“henceforth “sE dealer”). For authorized dealers of sE products in all regions, please check with your local distributor, listed on
the “Distributors” page of our website.
2. The warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship of the sE product and is limited to the repair or replacement of that product. At its sole discretion, sE Electronics may (a) repair “the product” supplying parts and labor free of charge, (b) chose to replace the sE product with a new sE product of the same model, or (c) replace the sE product with a new sE product of a similar specification, in circumstances where the same sE product is no longer available.
3. The warranty does not cover any of the following:
Damage caused by the user; spillages or moisture; neglect, abuse or misuse, including but not limited to failure to use the sE product for its normal purpose in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for usage, failure to properly maintain the sE product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or the failure to use the sE product in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications; normal wear and tear; use of microphone/product with incompatible or faulty equipment; unauthorized modifications; repairs conducted by unauthorized persons or service centers; the model and/or serial number being altered, removed or made illegible; accidents; or acts of God or any cause beyond the control of sE Electronics. Cosmetic defects, such as paint finish, and general wear and tear are not covered under warranty.
4. The warranty is transferable during the term of the applicable warranty period of the sE product but this is subject to the conditions outlined in (7).
5. The warranty does not affect any statutory rights that the original purchaser may have in accordance with the law applicable in the jurisdiction where the sE product was purchased, or any rights that the original purchaser may have against the authorized sE dealer pursuant to their original purchase agreement.
6. In order to claim pursuant to this warranty, the sE product must be returned, together with the original proof of purchase (standard 2 year warranty) and proof of warranty extension (extended 3 year warranty) to the authorized sE dealer in the territory and at which the sE product was originally purchased.
7. Once the sE product has been received, the authorized sE dealer will assess the warranty claim and then arrange replacement in accordance with the warranty procedure prescribed by sE Electronics for their authorized service center network. The warranty replacement process will be conducted by the authorized sE dealer as promptly as possible and within a reasonable time from the date of submission of the warranty claim.
8. In all circumstances, a claimant under this warranty will be liable for all costs in delivering their sE product back to the authorized sE dealer for warranty replacement and for all costs in collecting the repaired unit, or its replacement sE product, from that authorized sE dealer. The sE dealer may waive the cost of return shipping to a nominated address after the warranty replacement at that sE dealer’s sole discretion.
9. sE Electronics will not accept any warranty replacement without the original proof of purchase of the sE product, and without the registration of the sE product during the extended warranty period. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to keep the original proof of purchase safe at all times, as sE Electronics is not obliged to provide a copy of the original.
10. sE Electronics shall not be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price of the sE product arising out of the use or inability to use the sE product insofar as allowed to be disclaimed by law in the jurisdiction where the sE product was purchased.
11. This warranty can be extended to 3 (three) years from the date of purchase. To be eligible for the extension of the warranty, the original purchaser must register the purchase of their sE product on the sE Electronics website registration page (https://seelectronics.com/register-a-product) and follow the procedure outlined in item 10. The terms and conditions of the original warranty will then apply for the term of the extended warranty period.
12. This warranty is in lieu of any or all expressed or implied.
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