sE X1 – the aptly named X1 large diaphragm condenser microphone from sE Electronics is one of the coolest, sexiest new mics for the MI market in years. The mic is hand built in sE’s own facility in Shanghai like all their products, and boasts a 10dB pad and bass cut to add to the hand crafted capsule.

There is not another brand on the market today building high quality, hand-made mics anywhere near this price point. All are either OEM or mass produced on machines.The sE X1 microphone is a new benchmark in quality of build and performance estimated to sell at only £99 and the sE X1 microphone is available in December! You can also buy the sE X1 with the new Project Studio Reflexion Filter (see separate story).