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.

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.