SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U, Dual Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Case

SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U, Dual Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Case

The SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U is incredibly huge, detailed and intimate sound - classic tube meets modern precision. The SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U has a dual valve microphone and 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. 

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

This provides the SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U 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.
Not just for vocals, the bass cut filter and -10dB pad make the Gemini useful for loud and heavy sources like drum room mics and booming timpani.

SE Electronics GEMINI-II-U Main Features

• Dual Tube Design
• HandCrafted Capsule and Larger than life sound

Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted True Condenser

Diaphragm: 35mm Gold/Mylar

Directional Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Impedance: 200 Ohms

Sensitivity: 40 mV/Pa (-28 dB)

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

Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB

Self Noise: 13 dB(A)

Pass Filter Switch: 150 Hz

Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB

Power Requirement: Dedicated PSU (included)

Weight (mic): 1180g / 41.60oz

Weight (PSU): 1970g / 69.50oz

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

Connector: XLR3F from PSU