SE ELECTRONICS GEMINI II Dual Tube Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone

 GEMINI II  SE ELECTRONICS 

 Dual Tube Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone 

The Gemini II dual valve microphone is a no-holds-barred piece of microphone history. The dual valve design means pure valve warmth from the 12AX7 input valve, coupled with a 12AU7 valve on the output stage. The result is an incredibly large, detailed, and intimate sound – reminiscent of the classic valve microphones from decades ago, but with a thoroughly modern twist.

Dual-Tube Design
Most microphones use a transformer to optimize the mic's output impedance and couple the mic to the mic preamplifier. With the Gemini II, this optimization is accomplished with a second vacuum tube, negating any high frequency rolloff typically incurred with a transformer.

This provides the Gemini II with a sparkling, pristine high-end typically only found in the most expensive solid-state microphones, while maintaining the rich, thick tonality of a tube mic.

The Gemini II comes packaged in a wooden presentation box next to its custom shockmount and robust power supply, all within a secure and solid flight case.

Specifications:

• Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted True Condenser

• Diaphragm: 35mm Gold/Mylar

• Directional Pattern: Cardioid

• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

• Impedance: 200 Ohms

• Sensitivity: 35.48 mV/Pa (-29 dB)

• Max SPL: 135/145 dB (0/-10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)

• Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dB

• Self-Noise: 19 dB(A)

• Pass Filter Switch: 150 Hz

• Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB

• Power Requirement: Dedicated PSU

• Tube complement: 1x 12AX7/ECC83, 1x 12AU7/ECC82

• Connector: XLR3F from PSU

SALE: $1699.99

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