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SE Electronics sE X1-R Ribbon Mic

An Extremely Adaptable Microphone

£150.00

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SKU: X1R

Product Description

sE Electronics now bring you the sE Electronics sE X1-R Ribbon Mic! Adatable and flexible enough to be used on a variety of instruments or vocals, this really is a microphone that can (and should) be used on a daily basis. Its hybrid of old and new ribbon technology gives you a classic, yet natural sound that is completely versatile. Great for a first time project studio buyer, yet equally useful for a seasoned pro, the SE Electronics sE X1-R Ribbon Mic brings you exceptional performance in a classic design - at a great price!

Here's What sE Electronics Say About the sE X1-R Ribbon Mic

The sE X1R ribbon microphone is the new high performance passive ribbon from sE Electronics. The sE Electronics X1R 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 the latest ribbon microphone technologies from sE Electronics. We have combined our traditional ribbon technology with some of the mechanical elements of our patented Voodoo microphone HF (High Frequency) extension technology to bring you a classic sounding ribbon mic with a gentle HF lift. The sEX1R does not offer the full frequency response performance of the Voodoo VR1 / VR2 and the widely acclaimed sE Rupert Neve RNR1, but a hybrid of old and new ribbon technology which 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 sE X1R also draws on the chassis and design elements of the hugely successful sE X1 Cardioid Condenser Microphone to bring you exceptional performance, and the hand-crafted capsule quality you expect from all sE mics, but at a fraction of the cost of other boutique brands. The sE X1R really is the perfect ribbon mic for the first time project studio buyer, or a great addition of new character to your microphone collection. For more information on the sE Electronics and sE Rupert Neve ribbon mic family, visit Ribbon Microphones.

Specifications

  • Type: Passive
  • Element: 2µ aluminum ribbon
  • Frequency Response: 20-16K Hz ±1dB
  • Sensitivity: -55.3dB 1V/Pa ±1dB
  • Directional pattern: Figure of 8
  • Impedance: 200 ohm
  • Connector: 3-pin
  • Max SPL: 135dB
  • Weight: 0.5KG
Specifications
Brand
sE Electronics
Capsule Type
Ribbon
Instrument
VocalsInstrument
Polar Pattern
Figure 8
Diaphragm Size
Large

Customer Reviews

4.8

9 reviews

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Trusted Customer5th Nov 2023

My first ribbon mic, and after reading all the reviews decided this was the one for me. I was not disappointed. Sounds fantastic on vocals and guitar cabs. Just like the reviews said, a warm rich low end, with no shrill highs, but enough clarity to make it sound balanced. On a guitar cab mixed in with a SM57 sounds fantastic, punchy, warm and clear. It adds another dimension to the 57 by itself. The only down side is the clip is not the best for holding the mic at some angles. I dont think its strong enough for the weight of the mic.

Value 5Looks 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer22nd May 2023

This is an extraordinary ribbon mic full stop, let a lone for the price. Great for vocals with a rich sound on instruments.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Geoff Noble16th Jan 2023

I have fancied getting a ribbon mic for some time, but the cost of getting a decent one was always just out of my price range. Having read the reviews for the SE X1-R I decided to give it a shot. Glad I did, this mic delivers for my purposes. I play a lot of pedal steel and it is difficult to get a good recording of this instrument, especially when playing through an amp as opposed to recording direct. First go at recording my pedal steel using the X1-R confirmed that the reviews I read were not lying, I positioned the mic about 3" from my speaker cabinet, (Fender Hot Rod Deville 2 x 12), just slightly off centre on the right speaker and the subsequent recording sounded exactly like it did when playing it live to my ears. Very little to no colouration of the sound coming out the amp. Have also used it to record acoustic guitar with good results. Would certainly purchase again if required.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mrs Jennifer Mann10th Jul 2022

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer12th Mar 2021

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Kyriacos Balassis14th Feb 2021

Excellent review videos to help purchase decisions!

Mr Jonathan Kempster16th Mar 2020

You won't find a better ribbon mic at this price.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer8th Jan 2015

It does not even come with a case or a pouch to store it, like the Shure sm58, sm57 or the Audio Technica AT2030. Other than that, great.

Trusted Customer18th Jun 2014

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