A Budget Condenser Mic for EVERYTHING? The X1 A
Tom Buck Tom Buck
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 Published On Dec 21, 2023

This is my first time using an sE microphone, and with its super affordable price, the X1 A fits into just about any audio workflow.

•sE X1-A Microphone: https://geni.us/LRLD3Z4 (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Pro II: https://geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon)
•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3NmIbtL (B&H)gen

🎤 Other mics featured in this video:
•Rode NT1 5th Generation: https://geni.us/teFht (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic USB: https://bhpho.to/3HlqwPQ (B&H)
•Samson Q9u: https://geni.us/samsonq9u (Amazon)
•Shure SM58: https://geni.us/fNPEFQG (Amazon)
•Lewitt LCT 240 Pro: https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon)

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⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Let’s SE(E) What All the Fuss Is About
0:56 - What’s in the box?
2:34 - Initial Sound Test
3:53 - Dry Signal vs. EQ’d Sound Quality
4:57 - vs. Rode NT1 5th Generation
7:43 - Thoughts After Using the Mic for Podcasting
9:21 - vs. Shure SM7B
11:28 - vs. Rode PodMic USB
12:15 - vs. Samson Q9u
13:32 - vs. Shure SM58
15:07 - vs. Lewitt LCT 240 Pro
17:37 - Final Thoughts

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•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)

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•Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Sony Video Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Profile (USB Mic): https://bhpho.to/3JDWGrh (B&H)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Sennheiser Wireless System: https://bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (B&H)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: https://bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
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