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Black large-diaphragm condenser microphone with rubber paint finish

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SE X1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

SKU CH-RXS0-QY4A9

A large-diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid pattern, 10 dB pad, bass cut and 16 dB self-noise for studio recording

  • Large 1" hand-made diaphragm captures detailed sound
  • Cardioid polar pattern focuses on source while rejecting off-axis noise
  • 10 dB pad and bass-cut filter handle loud sources and reduce low-frequency rumble
  • Low 16 dB self-noise delivers clean recordings at quiet levels
  • Includes mic clip; optional shock mount and flight case available for added protection

Entry-level large-diaphragm condenser

The SE X1 is an entry-level large-diaphragm condenser microphone built around a hand-made 1-inch capsule with a cardioid polar pattern. It targets home-studio owners, podcasters and project-studio engineers who need clean vocal or instrument capture without moving to a higher price tier.

Check phantom power and preamp headroom

Verify that your audio interface, mixer or recorder supplies 48 V phantom power with a tolerance of ±4 V, as the microphone will not operate without it. Ensure the preamp can handle the 25.1 mV/Pa sensitivity and 200 Ω output impedance without adding excessive gain noise, and confirm you have a free 3-pin XLR input for connection.

Black rubber paint finish with included clip

The body wears a black rubber paint coating that resists handling marks and feels solid for daily studio use. A standard mic clip ships in the box for quick stand mounting, while the 3-pin XLR connector locks securely to cables. Optional shock mounts and flight cases can be added later for improved isolation and transport protection.

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Price $131.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 638 comparable items (median $58.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy a shock mount separately?

The microphone ships with a mic clip; a shock mount and flight case are optional accessories you can add if desired.

Which polar pattern does this model offer and is there a switchable alternative?

It is fixed cardioid only; there is no pattern switch on this microphone.

What does the 16 dB self-noise figure mean when I record quiet sources?

At 16 dB A-weighted self-noise the mic adds very little hiss, so quiet vocals or acoustic instruments stay clean without excessive gain.

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