Lectrosonics will ship the S1 microphone

This mic just made boom operators’ lives way less stressful on set.

Lightweight professional shotgun design

• Lectrosonics S1 targets film, TV, sports, and news.
• Compact 215mm length and 19mm diameter suits booms.
• Body keeps polar pattern steady with minimal color shift.
• Fits easily into shockmounts and other mounting gear.

Audio performance specs

• True condenser capsule with RF biasing handles humidity.
• Slight high-frequency lift keeps dialogue crisp and clear.
• Self-noise sits at a whisper-quiet 10dBA.
• Handles SPLs up to 130dB without distortion.

Power efficiency

• S1 draws less than 2mA from phantom power.
• Compatible with standard 48V setups for mobile rigs.
• Low-power design keeps battery rigs running longer.
• Lightweight build avoids extra strain on booms or mounts.

Polar pattern and signal clarity

• Supercardioid design rejects off-axis noise consistently.
• Circuitry ensures high SNR above 80dB.
• Sensitivity hits -34 dBV, low mode -54 dBV.
• Flat response across 20Hz–20kHz captures the full spectrum.

Pricing and release

• S1 is expected in the second half of 2026.
• Price tag lands at $1639 for professional users.
• Designed through Freedman Group's collaboration with Rode.
• Gear combines capsule tech with pro user insights.