X1 A - Microphone SE Electronics - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X1 A SE Electronics

We would like to thank you cordially for choosing this sE microphone! This manual contains some important instructions for setting up and operating your new equipment. Please take a few minutes to read the instructions below carefully. We hope you will enjoy working with it as much as we enjoyed designing and building it for you.

Most Sincerely,

Your sE Team

Brief Description

The X1 A is high quality condenser microphone intended for a wide range of studio applications, from vocals to drums to acoustic instruments and beyond. Thanks to its custom design and carefully-selected capsule, it delivers pristine sound quality and an even, well-balanced frequency response.

The electronics and the switchable attenuation pad ensure a high dynamic range, with high sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability and extremely low-noise components. The switchable low cut filter eliminates rumble or footfall noise, and can also compensate for an excess of bass frequencies caused by the proximity effect. This enables the X1 A to close-mic many instruments including electric guitar speaker cabinets, brass instruments and drums.

Reliable operation even in demanding on-stage applications in difficult environments is ensured by the roadworthy all-metal design, robust construction, and high quality manufacturing standards.

What's in the box

Your packaging should contain the follow items. If anything is missing, please contact your sE Electronics dealer and let them know.

X1 A microphone
- microphone stand clip
- thread adapter

Controls

The X1 A features a switch for the attenuation pad and a switch for the low-cut filter.

Attenuation Switch

The Attenuation Switch is located on the front-left side of the microphone. When switched on, the incoming signal is reduced by 20 dB for capturing of loud instruments and/or close-miking without distortion. Using the switch also helps prevent overloading the input stage of recording interfaces, mixing desks and microphone preamps.

Low-Cut Switch

The Low-Cut Switch is located on the front-right side of the microphone. Wind noise, plosives, footfall noise or rumble might affect the recorded signal, so enabling the switchable low cut filter reduces such unwanted noise and prevents distortion. Additionally, the low cut filter also minimizes the proximity effect when recording sound sources at a very short distance.

Powering

In order to ensure proper operation, the microphone requires a phantom power source providing 48 Volts according to IEC 61938.

Risk of damage

Do not connect the microphone to any power supply other than a phantom power source (input with phantom power or external IEC standard phantom power supply) with a floating connector, using a balanced cable with studio grade connectors to IEC 268-12 only. This is the only way to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Safety and maintenance

Risk of damage

Please make sure that the piece of equipment to which your microphone will be connected fulfils the safety regulations enforced in your country and is fitted with a ground lead.

Cleaning the microphone

After every use, clean the microphone with a dry, soft cloth tissue and store it in a solid case or a zipper pouch.

Technical Specifications

Capsule	2/3" condenser capsule
Polar patterns	Cardioid
Frequency range	20 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	20 mV/Pa -34 dBV
Max. SPL (0.5% THD)	130 / 150 dB SPL (0/20 dB Attenuation pad)
Equivalent noise level	16 dB(A)
Dynamic range	114 / 134 dB (0/20 dB Attenuation pad)
Signal-to-noise ratio	78 dB(A)
Low cut filter	100 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable
Attenuation pad	20 dB, switchable
Powering	48 Volts according to IEC 61938
Electrical Impedance	<50 Ohms
Recommended load impedance	>1k Ohms
Current consumption	4.0 mA
Connectivity	3-pin male XLR connector
Dimensions	Diameter: 58 mm (2.28 in.) Length 169 mm (6.65 in.)
Weight	390 g (13.8 oz.)

Frequency response Polar Pattern

Support

In case you are experiencing any problems or have any questions regarding your sE product, please contact your dealer first for the fastest and more direct service. If an authorized service is required, it will be arranged by that dealer: http://www.seeelectronics.com/dealers

If you still have difficulties with support or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly: http://www.seeelectronics.com/contact-us

Lastly, remember to register your new gear to extend your warranty to a full three years:

http://www.seeelectronics.com/registration

Contact

Feel free to contact us:

sE Electronics International, Inc. www.seeelectronics.com

PO Box 1049 [e-mail]

6 Beach Road

Tiburon

CA 94920

USA

Our international distributors and sales representatives: http://www.seeelectronics.com/contact-us

This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. Please contact us if you want to order a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity. Technical data subject to change without notice.

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Grazie

Max. SPL (0.5% THD) 130 / 150 dB SPL (0/20 dB Attenuation pad)

Range dinamico 114/134 dB (0/20 dB Attenuation pad)

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Contacto

sE Electronics International, Inc. www.seeelectronics.com

PO Box 1049 [e-mail]

6 Beach Road

Tiburon

CA 94920

USA

Nuestros distribuidores y representantes locales: http://www.seelectronics.com/contact-us

Thank you for purchasing an sE product! You are automatically entitled to a two-year warranty, but can extend this to a full three years with registration. To register your new equipment and to read the full warranty details, please go here:

http://www.seelectronics.com/registration

Most Sincerely,

Your sE Team