SE ELECTRONICS Gemini II Dual Valve

Product Description

The Gemini II Dual Valve is a large-diaphragm dual-tube condenser microphone from sE Electronics, delivering an incredibly large, detailed, and intimate sound reminiscent of classic valve microphones with a modern twist. It's built for vocal tracking but handles loud sources like drum rooms and timpani just as well.

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.

Construction

The capsule is a hand-crafted true condenser with a 35mm Gold/Mylar diaphragm in a cardioid pattern. A built-in bass cut filter at 150 Hz and a -10 dB pad make the Gemini useful for loud and heavy sources like drum room mics and booming timpani.

What's Included

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

Who It's For

A serious investment for the studio owner who wants a tube microphone with modern clarity but retained valve warmth. For vocals, but also for drum room and other loud sources.

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