Today i review the sE Electronics X1a, a budget studio condenser microphone. This offers a cardioid polar pattern, -20dB pad, and 100hz high pass filter. The sound is more on the neutral side compared to it's direct competition with extension into the bass, neutral clear mids, and a slight bump in the treble and air frequencies. At the time of review the mic costs $100 and at this price it offers a tamer top end than it's competition. RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: ~12:30Boosted in Post: +8dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 20khzSensitivity: -34dBSelf Noise: 16BMax SPL: 150dB (with pad)Impedance: 50 OhmsBuy the sE X1a (Affiliate Link)Amazon: https://geni.us/sex1aSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sex1aB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/46lDYyyThomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/se_electronics_x1a.htm?offid=1&affid=2060Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)Amazon:  https://geni.us/2i32rdSweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4dB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDFThomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:23 - What’s in the Box00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:18 - Specifications01:29 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:45 - Plosive Test01:59 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:19 - Background Noise Test 02:36 - Untreated Room Test02:55 - Shock Rejection Test 03:12 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:28 - High Pass Filter Test03:51- Pad Test04:18 - MXL 990 Comparison04:39 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison04:59 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison05:20 - Avantone CK6 Comparison05:44 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison06:09 - Earthworks Sr117 Comparison06:36 - sE Electronics X1 Comparison06:59 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison07:24 - sE Electronics sE2200a II C Comparison07:54 - sE Electronics sE4400a Comparison08:27 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison09:01 - Music Test10:53 - Pros & Cons12:30 - Overall Thoughts13:38 - Recommendation

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