{"product_id":"se-electronics-x1-r","title":"sE Electronics X1 R","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003esE Electronics X1 R\u003c\/strong\u003e is a passive figure-8 ribbon microphone from the X1 series. The 2.5 µm aluminum ribbon is hand-tensioned by technicians at sE's own factory — a step that is exceptionally rare for a microphone at this price point. The X1 R incorporates mechanical elements of the HF extension technology from the higher-tier VR1\/VR2 series, resulting in a gentle lift before the high-frequency rolloff — a noticeably different character from typical ribbon microphones that begin rolling off around 10 kHz.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFigure-8 pattern and ribbon tone with HF extension\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe figure-8 polar pattern captures sound equally from the front and rear of the microphone while rejecting everything from the sides. This opens up three applications unavailable to cardioid mics: Blumlein pair stereo technique (two crossed figure-8s for natural stereo without artificial separation), Mid-Side recording (where the X1 R serves as the Side element), and capturing natural room ambience from behind the microphone. The HF lift before the 16 kHz rolloff gives the X1 R more air and definition than classic vintage ribbons — without the harshness associated with condenser microphones. In practice: electric guitar cabs lose aggression without losing detail; drum overheads acquire natural darkness while retaining transient attack; brass and strings gain a silky top end free of artificial artifacts. The 135 dB max SPL rating (0.5% THD) means the X1 R withstands direct amp miking and close cymbal placement — sources that would destroy a fragile vintage ribbon.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction, phantom protection and preamp requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe X1 R shares its chassis with the X1 condenser, built entirely from metal. The microphone is passive — it neither requires nor draws phantom power, but its circuit includes protection against 48V phantom, eliminating ribbon damage from accidentally engaged phantom power. The sensitivity of 1.78 mV\/Pa (-55 dB) and self-noise of 23 dB(A) call for high-gain preamps (minimum 60 dB) or an active inline preamp such as the DM2 T.N.T for optimal noise performance. The ribbon element sits within top-grade neodymium magnets. Included: mic clip — a shockmount solution is available separately as the Isolation Pack.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive 2.5 µm aluminum ribbon, hand-tensioned by factory technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure-8 polar pattern — suited to Blumlein stereo, Mid-Side recording, and room ambience capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHF extension technology from VR1\/VR2 series — gentle lift before 16 kHz rolloff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-grade neodymium magnets surrounding the ribbon element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL 135 dB (0.5% THD @ 1 kHz) — handles loud sources without ribbon damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom power protection (48V) — safe connection to any audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal housing — effective EMI rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications: guitar cabs, drum overheads, brass, strings, woodwinds, voice-over, broadcast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: mic clip (shockmount Isolation Pack available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransducer type: passive ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerating element: 2.5 µm aluminum ribbon, hand-tensioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz – 16 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 1.78 mV\/Pa (-55 dBV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 200 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 135 dB (0.5% THD @ 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 71 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-noise: 23 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: N\/A — passive, protected against 48V phantom power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: 3-pin XLR (female, XLR3F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 510 g (17.99 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sE Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828510613841,"sku":"49190","price":238.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/sEElectronicsX1R1.jpg?v=1779387570","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr\/products\/se-electronics-x1-r","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}