Detail 01
Pad switches
Choose -10 dB or -20 dB attenuation for louder sources and close-mic techniques.
Product detailSKU #1500000054707
sE ElectronicsX1S Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a hand-made 1-inch condenser capsule, the X1S is an analog cardioid microphone for studio and stage work. Its XLR output requires phantom power. Two pad settings extend the microphone’s high-level handling to as much as 160 dB, giving you options for close placement on loud sources. Selectable 80 Hz and 160 Hz low-cut filters let you address low-frequency rumble, footfall noise, or excessive bass during close-mic work. A clip and storage/shipping case are included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking loud electric guitar, brass, or kick drum sources using the pad switches
- Studio or stage recording setups that provide phantom power through XLR
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without phantom power for the microphone
- Recording paths that do not provide an XLR microphone connection
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
Low-cut filters
Select 80 Hz or 160 Hz filtering to reduce rumble, footfall noise, or excessive close-mic bass.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
The microphone uses a cardioid polar pattern.
Detail 04
All-metal chassis
Designed to reject electrical interference and noise.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Phantom power is required.
- 02Connection is via XLR.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the X1S handle loud instruments?
Yes. Its maximum SPL is 140 dB, reaching up to 160 dB with the switches engaged.
02Does it have filters for low-frequency noise?
Yes. It has selectable 80 Hz and 160 Hz low-cut filters.
03What comes with the microphone?
A clip and a storage/shipping case are listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 140 dB (up to 160 w/switches)
- Capsule
- Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz to 20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- 2 filter, 2 attenuation
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Mounted
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- Yes
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connectivity
- XLR
- Power Supply
- No
4 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 6.6 in.
- Weight
- 445
- Depth
- 2.3 in.
- Width
- 2.3 in.
3 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✕ Not included
- Case or Gig Bag
- Storage/shipping case
- Clip
- ✓ Included
2 detailsOther
- Diaphragm Size
- 1 in.
- Applications
- Studio, stage
