sE Electronics T1 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)

sE Electronics T1 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)

The sE Electronics T1 is a large-diaphragm true-condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid polar pattern, built around the same hand-crafted twin 1" titanium-sputtered brass capsule found in the multi-pattern T2. Titanium is 33% stiffer and more than 300% lighter than gold, which translates directly into a faster transient response, ideal for sources that depend on sharp attack: drums, cymbals, hand percussion, and upright bass. This matched pair edition comprises two factory-matched T1 units, sonically tested and tuned in-house at sE Electronics to ensure a virtually identical frequency response between both microphones.

The T1 is constructed entirely from die-cast metal with a spring steel wire mesh grille and metal switches throughout. A switchable attenuation pad (-10 or -20 dB) extends the maximum SPL handling to 157 dB, while the two-position low-cut filter (80 or 160 Hz, 6 dB/octave) controls proximity effect and low-frequency rumble at source. Each unit ships with a custom shockmount featuring a flat, round-edged chassis that can be positioned flush against a drum head or guitar cabinet. The matched pair is completed by a stereo mounting bar, two shockmounts with thread adapters, and a shared metal carry case.

Key Features

• Hand-crafted titanium-sputtered capsule: Twin 1" titanium-sputtered brass capsule, identical to the one used in the T2. Titanium is 33% stiffer and more than 300% lighter than gold, delivering a faster transient response.
• Factory-matched pair: Both microphones are rigorously tested, tuned in-house, and sonically matched at sE Electronics to ensure a virtually identical frequency response for consistent stereo imaging.
• Low self-noise: 9 dB(A) equivalent noise level with an 85 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
• High SPL handling: Maximum SPL of 157 dB with the -20 dB pad engaged, suitable for close-miking loud sources including kick drums and guitar cabinets.
• Switchable attenuation pad: -10 or -20 dB, selectable via metal switch.
• Switchable low-cut filter: 80 or 160 Hz at 6 dB/octave, selectable via metal switch.
• Dent-proof all-metal housing: Die-cast metal body with spring steel wire mesh grille and premium finish, built for demanding studio and live use.
• Custom shockmount: Flat, round-edged chassis allows the microphone to be positioned flush against a drum head or guitar cabinet, with isolation from low-end rumble and footfall noise.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: sE Electronics.
• Model: SE-T1-PAIR (sE Electronics T1 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Matched Pair).
• Capsule: Hand-crafted 1" titanium-sputtered true condenser.
• Diaphragm: Titanium-sputtered mylar.
• Polar pattern: Cardioid.
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV).
• Equivalent noise level: 9 dB(A).
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB.
• Max SPL: 137 / 147 / 157 dB (0 / -10 / -20 dB pad, 0.5% THD).
• Attenuation pad: -10 / -20 dB, switchable.
• Low-cut filter: 80 / 160 Hz, 6 dB/Oct, switchable.
• Electrical impedance: 125 Ohms.
• Connector: 3-pin male XLR.
• Powering: 48V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938).
• Weight (per unit): 290 g.
• Length (per unit): 146 mm.
• Width/diameter (per unit): 29 mm.
• Product code: SE-T1-PAIR.

What's Included

• 2 × sE Electronics T1 microphone.
• 2 × Custom shockmount with thread adapter.
• 1 × Stereo mounting bar.
• 1 × Metal carry case.

Who Is It For?

• Drum overhead recording: The factory-matched frequency response ensures a balanced, phase-coherent stereo image across the kit.
• Piano and acoustic instrument recording: The titanium capsule's fast transient response captures the dynamic range of percussive and string-based instruments with accuracy.
• Live sound engineers: The dent-proof metal housing, metal switches, and roadworthy construction make these suitable for repeated touring use.
• Engineers working with varied SPL sources: With 157 dB max SPL and a 9 dB(A) noise floor, the T1 pair covers both high-SPL close-miking and quiet acoustic sources without swapping microphones.

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