sE X1 A Condenser Mic Review (VS AT2020, Neat Worker Bee II, Behringer TM1, MXL 770 990 and More!)

Today, I have the sE X1 A Condenser Microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! I will take you through what comes in the box, the features, specs and I will do a ton of tests to help you determine your own opinion on the sE X1 A mic. As usual, I do also provide a blind comparison in this video... However, this comparison is HUGE!!! This review will include a comparison of all these mics:

sE X1 A (of course)
Audio-Technica AT2020
Neat Worker Bee II
Behringer / Tannoy TM1
MXL 770
MXL 990
MXL 2006
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro
RØDE NT1 (as the "more expensive" option)

A lot of these microphones are similar in price. I wanted to include as many as possible since this is a popular price tag for a lot of people's first condenser mic. Hopefully this can help you pick the right one for you!
Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!

Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!

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COMMENT BELOW or EMAIL [email protected] and I will do my best to test it out for you.

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Introduction / Basics / Comparison Info: 0:00 - 1:05
What Comes with the SE X1 A: 1:05 - 1:36
My Opinion of Accessories and Build: 1:36 - 2:41
SE X1 A Features: 2:41 - 3:07
My Opinion of Features: 3:07 - 4:08
SE X1 A Specs: 4:08 - 5:29

Mic Test Intro: 5:29 - 5:45
Proximity Effect Test: 5:45 - 6:07
Plosive Test: 6:07 - 6:45
Noise Rejection Tests: 6:45 - 7:05
Polar Pattern (White Noise Test): 7:05 - 7:25
Kitty Purr Test: 7:25 - 7:44
Distance Tests: 7:44 - 7:55
Low Cut and -20 dB Pad Tests: 7:55 - 8:22
Post Processing Test: 8:22 - 9:00
Acoustic Guitar Test: 9:00 - 9:20
Clean Electric Guitar Test: 9:20 - 9:35
Distorted Electric Guitar Test: 9:35 - 9:52
Bad Singer Singing Test: 9:52 - 9:58

Blind Comparison Intro (Mic list in description): 9:58 - 10:24
Blind Comparison Palate Cleanser Mic: 10:24 - 10:51
Blind Comparison: 10:51 - 13:20
Blind Comparison Reveal: 13:20 - 14:10

Quick Summary and Intermission Explanation: 14:10 -14:43
My Opinion / Review of the sE X1 A: 14:43 - 18:20
My Grade for the sE X1 A: 18:20 - 18:32

Thank you for watching!: 18:32 - 19:32

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sE X1 A Mic:
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Audio Technica AT2020:
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MXL 770:
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MXL 990:
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MXL 2006:
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Lewitt LCT 240 Pro:
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Behringer / Tannoy TM1:
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RODE NT1:
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Neat Worker Bee II:
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Hakan Pop Filter Used:
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