Detail 01
Cardioid 2/3-inch condenser capsule
Captures the source while minimizing unwanted ambient noise.
Product detailSKU #1500000487656
sE ElectronicsX1 A Condenser Microphone - Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The red X1 A is a cardioid condenser mic for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, amplifiers, percussion, and voiceover. Its switchable -20 dB pad expands its usable range for louder sources, while the 100 Hz low-cut filter gives you a way to reduce rumble, handling noise, and excess low-frequency buildup as you track. An integrated windscreen addresses plosives and helps protect the capsule. It needs 48 V phantom power and includes a mic clip and thread adapter for getting a session started.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, amplifiers, percussion, or voiceover in home, project, and professional studios.
- Recording louder guitar cabinets, brass, or drums with the switchable -20 dB pad engaged.
- Reducing rumble and excessive low-frequency buildup during recording with the 100 Hz low-cut filter.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without 48 V phantom power, which the condenser microphone requires.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Switchable -20 dB pad
Expands the microphone’s dynamic range for loud sources such as cabinets, brass, and drums.
Detail 03
Switchable 100 Hz low-cut filter
Reduces rumble, handling noise, and excessive low-frequency buildup during tracking.
Detail 04
Integrated windscreen
Helps reduce plosives and protects the capsule without an additional pop filter.
Detail 05
All-metal housing
Protects against electrical interference and is intended for regular studio and stage use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48 V phantom power; this condenser microphone requires it.
- 02A mic clip and thread adapter are included.
- 03It is compatible with sE’s Isolation Pack and Reflexion Filter X accessories.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the X1 A require phantom power?
Yes. It requires 48 V phantom power.
02What does the -20 dB pad do?
It expands the microphone’s dynamic range for loud sources such as guitar cabinets, brass instruments, and drums.
03Can it reduce low-end rumble?
Yes. Its switchable 100 Hz low-cut filter is designed to reduce rumble, handling noise, and excessive low-frequency buildup.
04Is a pop filter required for plosive reduction?
The X1 A has an integrated windscreen that helps reduce plosives and protects the capsule.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- 20 mV/Pa (-34dBV)
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Housing Material
- All-metal
- Available Finishes
- Red, White
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR
- Power Requirement
- 48V phantom power (IEC 61938)
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 13.8
- Diameter
- 2.28 inch
- Height
- 6.61 inch
11 detailsOther
- Low Cut Filter
- Switchable 100Hz, 6dB/octave
- Capsule Type
- 2/3 inch condenser capsule
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 78dB(A)
- Attenuation Pad
- Switchable -20dB
- Dynamic Range
- 114dB / 134dB (-20dB pad engaged)
- Maximum SPL
- 130dB SPL / 150dB SPL (-20dB pad engaged)
- Product Type
- Condenser microphone
- Series
- X1
- Integrated Windscreen
- Yes
- Model
- X1A-2C
- Equivalent Noise Level
- 16dB(A)
