sE Electronics X1 R

2025-04-19T00:33:22+03:00

Vendor: SE Electronics
Type: Ribbon Microphones
Price: 189.00

sE Electronics X1 R – Rugged Ribbon Mic with Extended High-Frequency Clarity

The sE Electronics X1 R brings vintage ribbon warmth into the modern studio. Built with a tough, all-metal housing and Neodymium-magnet ribbon element, it handles high SPL sources with ease—perfect for recording guitar amps, overhead drums, brass, strings, and voice-over—available at Soundium.

Key Features

2.5 µm hand-crafted ribbon with Neodymium magnets: Captures silky, smooth low-end and clear midrange with ribbon authenticity.

Extended high-frequency response technology: Subtle HF lift adds clarity beyond typical ribbons—without harshness.

High SPL tolerance (up to 135 dB): Ideal for loud sources like guitar cabinets or drum overheads.

Figure-8 polar pattern: Excellent for capturing ambience or doing classic Blumlein stereo.

All-metal body with gold-plated XLR connector: Rugged construction that resists interference and travel impacts.

Customer Benefits

Whether you're tracking soft acoustic guitar or blazing drum overheads, the X1 R delivers ribbon character with pro-level versatility. Its extended high-end and high SPL capability mean you get smooth tones without compromise. Build quality and road-ready durability make it a workhorse for studio and live environments.

Quick Specs

Transducer: 2.5 µm aluminium ribbon

Polar pattern: Figure-8

Frequency range: 20 Hz – 16 kHz

Sensitivity: ~–55 dBV / Pa

Impedance: 200 Ω

Max SPL: 135 dB (0.5 % THD @ 1 kHz)

Self-noise: ~23 dB

Weight: 510 g

What’s in the Box

sE Electronics X1 R ribbon microphone

Swivel mic clip

Stand thread adapter

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

Rich ribbon warmth with a modern high-frequency boost—clear and musical

High SPL headroom allows use on loud sources like drums and guitar cabs

Durable, road-ready build—great value for travel or pro studio setups

⚠️ Cons:

Ribbon mics naturally lack high-end that condensers offer—may need an additional bright mic in shimmer-heavy mixes

No internal shock-mount or pop filter included—consider adding sE’s Isolation Pack for vocal work

The sE Electronics X1 R blends vintage ribbon smoothness with high-frequency clarity and pro-level ruggedness—an ideal all-round studio and live tool—available at Soundium.