sE Electronics X1R Ribbon Microphone

The second addition to the X1 Series, the X1 R brings the magic of traditional ribbon mics into the modern age with a tough construction that can handle any SPL. This is a ribbon you can take on the road.

The sE X1 R ribbon microphone is a high performance passive ribbon from sE Electronics. The sE Electronics X1 R is suited to a variety of recording applications including guitar cabs, overhead drums, brass, woodwind, strings, commercial broadcast and voice-over.

This state of the art ribbon element enclosed by top-grade Neodymium magnets boasts some of our latest ribbon microphone technologies. We have combined our traditional ribbon technology with some of the mechanical elements of our own VR1/VR2 microphone HF (High Frequency) extension technology to bring you a classic sounding ribbon mic with a gentle HF lift.

The X1 R doesn’t quite offer the full-frequency response performance of the VR1, VR2, or the widely acclaimed Rupert Neve Signature Series RNR1 – but its hybrid old and new ribbon technology gives you all the natural beauty of the ribbon sound, but with more versatility and ease of use than the majority of ribbons on today’s market.

The X1 R comes standard with a mic clip that will securely attach it to any mic stand, but fits the Isolation Packif a shockmount solution is desired.

Features

• Passive ribbon microphone with extended frequency response and higher SPL handling
• Record louder sound sources with confidence thanks to 135dB max SPL
• Extended high frequency response gives you more brightness than most ribbon mics, without becoming harsh
• Ideal for acoustic instruments, vocals, and drum overheads
• Figure-8 pickup pattern

Specs

• Microphone Type: Ribbon
• Ribbon Type: 2-micron Aluminum
• Polar Pattern: Figure-8
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-16kHz
• Max SPL: 135dB
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Connector: XLR
• Weight: 1.1 lbs.