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sE Electronics

X1 S

microphone

$199

Used market: $155*

Find at ThomannManufacturer datasheet

Specifications

5 of 7 values have a recorded source
Connectors
XLR 3-Pin Male·
Has Built In ADC
no·
Transducer Type
Condenser True✓
Sensitivity dBV
-31✓
Output Impedance ohms
125✓
Phantom Power Required
yes✓
Connection Architecture
XLR-Only✓

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Tonal Profile

1-inch true condenser, cardioid, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 9 dB(A) self-noise, with switchable 10 and 20 dB pads that take max SPL to 160 dB.

Gain Staging Advice

The datasheet prints 30 mV/Pa and -31 dBV side by side, but 30 mV/Pa converts to -30.5 dBV: sE has rounded its own conversion down by half a decibel. The printed dBV figure is used here.

* Estimated with the depreciation fallback (~78% retained value). · checked on 8/5/2026