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.
