SE ELECTRONICS Gemini II Cardioid Dual Tube Condenser Microphone for Vocals & Instruments - Professional Studio Recording Microphone with Dual Tube Design & Large 1.4" Capsule

The sE Gemini II is the larger-than-life answer to your vocal tracking needs. 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. - Chris Fogel, Scoring Engineer ('Black Panther', 'Wolf of Wall Street') As with all of sE's true condensers, the Gemini II’s gold-sputtered capsule is handcrafted and hand-tuned by skilled technicians in our own factory. This is almost unheard-of for affordable microphones, and is a great point of pride for us. 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. 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. 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 (included) Weight (mic): 1224g / 43.18oz Weight (PSU): 1691g / 59.65oz Tube complement: 1x 12AX7/ECC83, 1x 12AU7/ECC82 Connector: XLR3F from PSU