Does the X1 S need phantom power?

Yes. It is a condenser mic and needs 48V phantom power, which most audio interfaces supply over XLR.

What is included in the studio bundle?

The microphone, the RF-X reflexion filter, and the sE Isolation Pack with a shock mount and pop filter. An XLR cable and interface are not included.

Is it good for recording acoustic guitar?

Yes. Its detailed cardioid capture suits acoustic guitar and other instruments, though loud sources may need distance or an inline pad.

How does it compare with the plain X1 S?

The microphone is the same. The bundle adds the shock mount, pop filter and reflection filter, which matter most in an untreated room.

Can I use it for live vocals?

It can work on stage, but as a sensitive condenser it picks up stage noise and needs phantom power, so dynamic mics are usually safer live.

Does it work with a USB-only setup?

No. It has an XLR output only, so you need an audio interface or mixer with phantom power.

Where is the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle cheapest?

At Guitar Center, for $249.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings.

Where can I buy the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Newegg, Musician's Friend, Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center, Sweetwater.

sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle

Best price now

$249.00at Guitar CenterObserved at 5:53 PM

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sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle

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$249.00at Guitar CenterObserved at 5:53 PM

Compared across 16 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $249.00 at Guitar Center (checked Nov 9, 2026).
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Our take on the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle

The sE Electronics X1 S is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with a hand-made gold-sputtered capsule and an all-metal body. This bundle adds the RF-X reflexion filter and the sE Isolation Pack (shock mount and pop filter), so a first home studio needs little else. It runs on 48V phantom power and connects by XLR to an audio interface. Reviewers rate it highly for clean vocal and instrument capture at a modest outlay, though it is a single-pattern mic with no pad or low-cut switch, so loud sources and room noise need care.

Best forFirst home studio vocalistsPodcasters and voiceover beginnersSinger-songwriters recording vocals and acoustic guitarBuyers who want a shock mount and reflection filter in one box

Pros

Hand-made gold-sputtered capsule with a large diaphragm
All-metal chassis feels solid
Bundle includes shock mount, pop filter and RF-X reflexion filter
Clean, detailed sound on vocals and acoustic instruments
Cardioid pattern rejects some room sound

Cons

No pad or low-cut filter switch
Cardioid only, no omni or figure-8
Needs a 48V phantom power interface, not included
Reflection filter helps but does not replace room treatment
Some users find it bright on harsh voices

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sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle price history

Lowest price we've seen: $249.00 on Nov 9 at Sweetwater. Tracked across 15 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 5109 ratings

Owners and reviewers rate the X1 S highly, calling it a strong first condenser for vocals and acoustic instruments. Many praise the bundle's shock mount and reflection filter as genuinely useful rather than filler. Criticism centers on its single cardioid pattern and lack of pad or low-cut controls.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe clean, detailed recordings on vocals and acoustic instruments.
BuildPraisedThe all-metal body is repeatedly called solid and well made.
Bundle valuePraisedBuyers say the shock mount, pop filter and reflection filter are useful additions.
Pattern optionsCriticisedReviewers note it is cardioid only, with no omni or figure-8 setting.
ControlsCriticisedSome miss a pad and low-cut filter for loud or boomy sources.
BrightnessMixedA few find it bright or harsh on certain voices.

Specifications

Connector Type: XLR 3 Pole
Interfaces: XLR
Wireless Technology: Wired
Included Accessories: RF-X Reflexion Filter, sE Isolation Pack
Power Source: 48V (Phantom power)
Target Devices: Karaoke Machine, Amplifier
Typical Users: Vocalists

Questions and answers

Does the X1 S need phantom power?: Yes. It is a condenser mic and needs 48V phantom power, which most audio interfaces supply over XLR.
What is included in the studio bundle?: The microphone, the RF-X reflexion filter, and the sE Isolation Pack with a shock mount and pop filter. An XLR cable and interface are not included.
Is it good for recording acoustic guitar?: Yes. Its detailed cardioid capture suits acoustic guitar and other instruments, though loud sources may need distance or an inline pad.
How does it compare with the plain X1 S?: The microphone is the same. The bundle adds the shock mount, pop filter and reflection filter, which matter most in an untreated room.
Can I use it for live vocals?: It can work on stage, but as a sensitive condenser it picks up stage noise and needs phantom power, so dynamic mics are usually safer live.
Does it work with a USB-only setup?: No. It has an XLR output only, so you need an audio interface or mixer with phantom power.
Where is the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle cheapest?: At Guitar Center, for $249.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings.
Where can I buy the sE Electronics X1 S Studio Bundle?: 15 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Newegg, Musician's Friend, Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center, Sweetwater.

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Form Factor

Condenser

Durability

All-metal chassis

Material

All-metal chassis

Directionality

Cardioid

Format

Bundle, Condenser, Single microphone

Subtype

Condenser

Type

Studio microphone

Diaphragm Size

Large-diaphragm

Signal Type

Analog

Use

Studio recording

Impedance

>1k Ohms (recommended load impedance), 125 Ohms (electrical impedance)

Cable Length

3 m

Depth

58 mm

Height

169 mm

Weight

0.45 kg

Width

58 mm

Wireless

NoSource