sE Electronics X1 USB Microphone

Condenser studio USB microphone. The X1 USB offers the same robust performance as the original X1, but with the added convenience of plugging straight into a USB port on a PC or Mac, negating the need for an audio interface or external power supply. And with top-of-the-line 24-bit 192 kHz conversion built directly into the mic, you can be assured you're getting the best possible output from the hand-built capsule and analog mic circuitry. The headphone jack allows for zero-latency monitoring, and a level control on the front of the mic lets you dial in the right volume without an external controller of any kind.Whether you're recording lead vocals, acoustic guitar, strings, percussion or any other source instruments, we believe the sE X1 outperforms every mic in its price class. Why is the X1 such a classy mic? Mainly because its large diaphragm, gold-sputtered capsule is hand-crafted and hand-tuned by skilled technicians in our own factory. This is highly unusual for mics at this price, and is a great point of pride for us. This capsule is the true heart of the X1. Since all our capsules are custom-made in-house, we are able to coax the very highest levels of performance out of our microphones. Surrounding the all-important electronics is a sturdy metal chassis finished in acoustically-damping black paint, to minimize any resonant frequencies in the microphone body. The sE X1 is also equipped with a 10dB pad and a low-cut bass filter, providing essential tools for recording a variety of sources in any environment. The X1 comes standard with a mic clip that will securely attach it to any mic stand, but if you're interested in some other options, you can read about the X1's accessories and bundles below. Compatibilty with Win7 and older operation systems. Frequency range: 20Hz - 20kHz. Impedance: 200Ohm. Dimensions: 88 x 231 x 172 mm. Weight: 460g