sE Electronics sE X1 D Drum Microphone Overview
The sE Electronics sE X1 D is designed for drums, providing the well known sound characteristics of the sE Electronics sE X1 series to a mic specifically designed for kick drums and percussion instruments.The sE Electronics sE X1 D is unique in the fact it is the first mic in the sE X1 series made specifically for percussion. The X1 D features a titanium sputtered capsule which has been handcrafted following in the tradition of sE Microphones. The capsule is designed to be stiffer than the gold sputtered capsules providing faster transient response which is crucial when recording instruments that create fast transients and attack, like percussion and drums. This allows the microphone to provide clarity and deliver fantastic performance when capturing a sound source.
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- The sE X1 D is also well suited to recording the hammer action of a piano, and bass, where the strings are often played with percussive techniques.
- The microphone offers a cardioid polar pattern with great off-axis rejection, which is essential when recording only one element of a drum kit without wanting the sound of other elements to bleed into the signal.
- On board the sE X1 D is a -10dB pad and a bass cut.
- The mic is constructed with integrated shock protection in the form of a built-in rubber capsule mount, which helps to isolate the capsule from knocks and vibrations.
- The microphone is fitted with a side-mounted stand adapter for quickly and easily attaching it to a microphone stand and comes with a soft protective pouch.
- Capsule - Custom-designed and handcrafted titanium capsule
- Polar Pattern - Cardioid
- Controls - -10dB Pad, Bass Cut
- Power Requirement - 48V Phantom Power
- Connector - Three-pin XLR
