X1 Studio Bundle

I have had this bundle for a month now, and let me just say that I am extremely pleased. I am a singer with very powerful vocals, so finding a good quality microphone has been a long tedious journey that I just could not afford to play "hit or miss" with. There was a lot of research involved with the selection process. When I came across the sE Electronics Studio Bundle, I thought, "Wow! What an awesome deal!". I paid almost 100 bucks for my Blue Snowball microphone and you mean to tell me I get all this for under $200?? Okay...back to researching! I've read countless reviews on other websites, like Amazon, and still wasn't sold. UNTIL...I searched each item contained in the bundle on YT for video reviews that demonstrated the capabilities of the X1 and RF (higly recommended) and let me just say, WOW. I was definitely impressed. Being that the studio bundle wasn't the only thing on my list, I had to make a decision on who to buy from. I gathered my totals from each website and compared them to Amazon. Amazon was actually significantly cheaper!Since all of the items weren't sold by the same seller, I knew receiving my entire order on the same day obviously wasn't a guarantee but it was well worth it seeing as I was saving a couple hundred bucks!I ordered the  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface  after researching reviews on preamps, and I also ordered a tripod microphone stand.The X1 sounds amazing! I can hear every note I sing...every word crystal clear. It handles my voice like a pro. I don't have to hold back the emotion in my voice out of fear it will come across distorted, or that my lows will be inaudible. It can definitely hold it's own with higher priced competitors if paired with the right preamp!About the RF-X Vocal Booth:Well, I am not sure if I got a box with missing pieces or if that is actually how it comes, but there was no way to mount the RF to the microphone stand. It appears that either the mounting hardware was missing or was not included in this bundle. Hmmm...back to researching again -Lol.I saw this product on several different websites and they all had mounting hardware. Not sure why mine didn't, but the reviews I read said they had a hard time keeping the mic stand from tipping over due to weight of the RF, and many complained of damaging their condensor mics because of this (Ouch $$). At this point, I figured I'd find another way to mount it...one that doesn't make my mic want to commit suicide!I took a gamble and ordered the  AKG KM216 Thread Adapter 3/8" Male, 5/8" Female, Chrome  from Amazon. When it arrived, I screwed it onto my mic stand and mounted the RF with no problem. It has been stable and secure since I mounted it! Besides mounting issues, the RF does exactly what it claims to do and is a great investment. I would highly recommend this bundle to anyone wanting a quality sound on a budget. Just remember to invest in a good preamp if you don't have one already.

So.. I bought this mic for my studio .. however i used it for about a week and then i went on vacation .. and back to school so it was covered up like new untouchable no dust dirt, I mean flawlessly covered during that time, however when I finally decided to use it..you guessed it .. it was dead.. luckaly i had a pv i100 mic and I plugged that bad boy up and and it was fine. After a few more repeats I made sure I came to a conclusion that it was the mic .. I am currently going through exchange with se electronics.PROS: However I like the quality its ok for a home studio. nice warranty and cable quality. nice packagingPERSONAL CONS: Personally I don't like the fact that the switches on the microphone have no instruction to what they are or how to be used for someone coming into the music scene.CONS:The sound proof barrier does little to help you sound better if you have a window open :O It apparently can die if you don't use it. VERY SHORT CABLE CANNOT COVER 100sq ft Room

Bought this for my son's in-home recording study. He says "This thing is dope, Dad!" which I think means he likes it. Actually, the audio quality is much better this previous mic and, if you can't have a soundproof studio, the shield does seem to make a difference. Keeping it out of 5 stars: ours came without a manual and there are a few parts to assemble and different ways to do so. We got there eventually. It is also not as sturdy as I'd like

High quality mic for the price, quick shipment and definetly worth the money.. no instructions on putting it together inside the box but youtube has some videos on it that helped me really does fit any mic stand and recording quality is clear as the wind.. amazon was good and quick about getting the product to me on time.. buy this item

This Bundle doesn't come with the required adapter to install it on any Mic Stand!! I'm not familiar with the "standard" but I think you need something like this > http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Support-21600N-Threaded-Adapter/dp/B0006PXXR6/ref=pd_sim_MI_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZAN8SM253MJ2ABSQWYCOtherwise I think this is a very good product.

After two returns I gave up on this defective mic.It does not work .It only worked for about 30 seconds AFTER phantom power is shut off. Sounded great during that brief period. Would have been one star, but if the defect is remedied in the future, it may be worth considering. I ended up buying the AudioTechnica 2035. Very pleased with the AT2035.

for the price and to use for home studio or taking around to meet up with your budds!having a great time using it! sE gets a 5Stars from me!!

Great product really makes a difference on your vocal...

Having considered several microphones, compared many reviews, and tried mics and other make reflexion screens borrowed from friends I finally chose this bundle on the basis of 'bang for buck', as the difference between the quality of the mics in the £100-200 price range is for most people imperceptible and the quality of recording is also affected by the rest of your hardware and the use of your software. The screen and fixtures are pretty sturdy enough, as is the shockmount. The kit is well packaged.Some other reviews have commented that they think the reflexion screen and its fixtures are flimsy - it certainly is not. In fact the whole assembly does seem quite heavy for my mic stand - its OK at the moment but I think I would be happier with a heavier stand - this bundle saved so much on my budget I can afford one!Interesting perspective: I have just begun home recording, and when singing into my borrowed mics I have always found it off-putting singing at big shiny bits of kit in front of my face. With this one you look through a matt black popscreen at a matt back mic in front of a matt black reflexion filter, so really all you see is a lot of black so you are less conscious of the mic which is as invisible as it could possibly be, so I find it easier to forget about the paraphanalia and concentrate on the music Nice touch SE- maybe you should emphasise this in your marketing!Ordered from 'Sounds Live' via Amazon Marketplace at 1.00pm Thursday, free standard delivery quoted at 3-5 days, but it arrived 9.25 am the next day! less than 21 hours!

This is a good package for the price, delivered next day and in good condition.The reflexion filter is made of plastic which was a little off-putting at first, if only because I'm used to the weight of the RF Pro my friend has. That doesn't prevent it from doing a fine job though. I'd recommend visiting the SE site and giving the manual a look over, it has some great tips to get the mic positioned correctly inside the filter.The mic itself seems great, I've used it a couple of times and the sound is quite warm without being muddy. It's quite amazing that you can get such quality equipment for such a low price.The only problem for me is i'm not particularly confident in the pop shield. I like the way it's mounted on the cradle, very cool to look at but it seems to allow a bit more sybillance than I'd like to creep through. I think I'll be going back to my old one. This is a relatively small issue though, I wouldn't be put off buying another one because of it.Overall, an affordable and good-quality product.

Prompt and safe delivery. Not had much chance to test it out as yet apart from vocals but the mic is good quality and an upgrade on my current set up. The filter makes a difference but I would recommend using some of the foam packaging they give you to put a roof and bottom on the filter as this really assists the isolation.(and something behind you will help even more). This is probably mentioned in other comments but the filter and mic together are very heavy for the mic stand so make sure you have a heavy duty stand. You can get by ok without one but for ease it is worth the investment in the end. Overall - great value, quality and a real attribute particularly for home studio.

I purchased this for a home project studio. Whilst the shield is pretty lightweight, it does a good job of deadening reflected sound. I purchased a mic stand which it worked well with, but required careful adjustment to stop wobbling. If you have the option, I'd suggest using with a heavy weight desk top stand as this might give a more solid option. Alternatively, choose a more sturdy floor mic stand. The mics have good all round reviews - i'd check reviews on the manufacturers site - it fits my needs perfectly and is a good mid price option.

A great sounding mic bundle at an affordable price for the small home studio