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sE X1 S
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sE X1 S

Large-diaphragm (1") cardioid condenser, with two pads and two low-cut filters

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−30.5 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
9 dB(A)
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
125 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Frequency response"; distance, anechoic or not, smoothing and typical-vs-individual not stated. Relative dB.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 4. "Polar Pattern". Two halves: 125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left, 2 to 16 kHz on the right; 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring labelled +5 to -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1.5 dB.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsulehand-crafted 1" true condenser capsulep. 3
Sensitivity−30.5 dBV/Pa (30 mV/Pa). Printed "30 mV/Pa (-30.5 dBV)". Frequency and load not stated.
Self-noise9 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level: 9 dB(A)".
Max SPL140 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, pad off; also 150 dB SPL, 10 dB pad; also 160 dB SPL, 20 dB pad. "Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 140 / 150 / 160dBSPL (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)".
Signal-to-noise ratio85 dB. Page 4; reference not stated (the German page says "85 dB(A)").p. 4
Dynamic range131 dB, pad off; also 141 dB, 10 dB pad; also 151 dB, 20 dB pad. "131 / 141 / 151 dB (0/10/20 dB Attenuation pad)".p. 3
Output impedance125 ohm, electrical impedancep. 4
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, more than. "Recommended load impedance >1k Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range"; tolerance not stated.p. 3
PoweringP48. "48 Volts according to IEC 61938".p. 4
Current draw6 mA
Low cutoff, 80 Hz, 160 Hz; 6 dB/octave. "80 / 160Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable" (page 4). On the front right: 80 Hz left, off in the centre, 160 Hz right.
Pad−10 dB; also −20 dB. "10 / 20 dB, switchable"; switch on the front left.
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight440 g. 15.52 oz.
Dimensions169 × 58 mm. "Diameter: 58 mm (2.28 in.) Length 169 mm (6.65 in.)": length x diameter.
Supplied accessoriesMicrophone stand clip; Thread adapter. "What's in the box".p. 2
ConstructionAll-metal body

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