sE Electronics X1 A Cardioid Condenser Mic

The X1 A: It could be your first mic, but it's one you'll want to keep forever. There's a new entry point to sE's acclaimed X1 Series, and it's breaking the performance barrier (again) for every mic in its class. When it was introduced in 2011, the X1 brought a new level of quality to its price point, competing easily with microphones costing several times as much. But that didn't stop sE from trying to outdo themselves again. With a newly-developed condenser capsule and an exterior based on the rugged metal chassis of the X1, the X1 A offers first-class sound & specifications at an even better ""home studio"" cost, featuring an extremely natural frequency response, massive SPL-handling capabilities (150dB!), switchable attenuation and low-cut filters, and a perfectly balanced sensitivity level - so it's at home on absolutely any source. All-Metal Housing & Premium Finish Unlike the cheaply constructed bodies of some other ""entry-level"" microphones, the X1 A's all-metal chassis provides efficient rejection of any electrical interference and noise - and the high-quality finish ensures a great look for years to come. Integrated Windscreen Eliminates the need for an external pop filter, and provides an extra layer of safety and security for the all-important capsule. Completely New Acoustic Design The X1 A's new condenser capsule design is a work of art, delivering stellar sonic performance on any source with incredible speed, accuracy, and well-balanced frequency response. The electronics have also undergone a complete overhaul, and exhibit better specifications and sound - on and off the test bench - than any other microphone in its class. Attenuation & Low Cut Switches The -20 dB pad switch on the left provides extended dynamic range, enabling a wide range of applications and close-mic techniques for even the loudest instruments...think super-heavy electric guitars, fortissimo brass instruments, and heavy-footed kick drums. On the right, the 100 Hz low-cut switch helps eliminate low-frequency rumble or footfall noise, and compensates for excessive bass with close-mic techniques (proximity effect). Features Capsule Type : 2/3" Permanently-Biased Condenser Directional Pattern : Cardioid Frequency range : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance : <50 Ohms Sensitivity : 20 mV/Pa (-34 dB) Max SPL : 130 / 150 dB (0 / 20 dB pad, (0.5% THD @ 1kHz) Signal to Noise Ratio : 78 dB(A) Equivalent Noise Level : 16 dB(A) Dynamic Range : 114 / 134 dB (0 / 20 dB pad) Low Cut Filter : 100 Hz, 6 dB/oct, switchable Attenuation Pad : 20 dB, switchable Connectivity : 3-pin male XLR Power requirement : 48V phantom according to IEC 61938 Recommended Load Impedance : >1K Ohms Current Consumption : 4.0 mA Diameter : 58 mm (2.28 in.) x Length : 169 mm (6.65 in.)