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Vintage sE Electronics Gemini Dual Valve Condenser Studio microphone
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: sE Electronics
SE Electronics Gemini Cardioid Valve Condenser MicrophoneThe Gemini is an innovative dual-tube, large-diaphragm condenser microphone.
The fixed cardioid capsule uses a 35mm O.D. capsule, with ~27mm diaphragm diameter (measured inside the clamping rings.The two valves are a 12AX7 (ECC83) on the input stage (“capsule preamplification” acc. to Resolution Magazine) and a 12AU7 (ECC82) on the output (impedance conversion). Both are dual-triode tubes and are installed in sockets, easing repair/upgrades. Because the second tube is handling impedance conversion, there is no transformer in the circuit.From Sound on Sound .....SE Electronics' Gemini is pleasantly unusual, and while it may not be the obvious choice for smoothing away rough edges, it's fantastic for placing your vocals right at the front of a mix or for delivering an intimate sound. It has warmth and it has depth, but that's balanced by its airy high end, and I'm sure the transformerless output stage has a lot to do with this.Most people buy tube mics because they want something that flatters the sound and, though it doesn't flatter in quite the same way as most other tube mics, the Gemini certainly paints a big picture, adding gloss and sparkle as well as weight. For such a big mic, it is capable of extreme delicacy, but it also sounds great with powerful vocals and can double up for just about any other studio task.This isn't a cheap cardioid microphone in the UK by any standards, but it does deliver a uniquely detailed and spacious sound and it's sheer size should impress the hell out of your clientsFull Sound on Sound review link ... http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/se-electronics-geminisE Electronics link ....
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| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | sE Electronics |
SE Electronics Gemini Cardioid Valve Condenser MicrophoneThe Gemini is an innovative dual-tube, large-diaphragm condenser microphone.
The fixed cardioid capsule uses a 35mm O.D. capsule, with ~27mm diaphragm diameter (measured inside the clamping rings.The two valves are a 12AX7 (ECC83) on the input stage (“capsule preamplification” acc. to Resolution Magazine) and a 12AU7 (ECC82) on the output (impedance conversion). Both are dual-triode tubes and are installed in sockets, easing repair/upgrades. Because the second tube is handling impedance conversion, there is no transformer in the circuit.From Sound on Sound .....SE Electronics' Gemini is pleasantly unusual, and while it may not be the obvious choice for smoothing away rough edges, it's fantastic for placing your vocals right at the front of a mix or for delivering an intimate sound. It has warmth and it has depth, but that's balanced by its airy high end, and I'm sure the transformerless output stage has a lot to do with this.Most people buy tube mics because they want something that flatters the sound and, though it doesn't flatter in quite the same way as most other tube mics, the Gemini certainly paints a big picture, adding gloss and sparkle as well as weight. For such a big mic, it is capable of extreme delicacy, but it also sounds great with powerful vocals and can double up for just about any other studio task.This isn't a cheap cardioid microphone in the UK by any standards, but it does deliver a uniquely detailed and spacious sound and it's sheer size should impress the hell out of your clientsFull Sound on Sound review link ... http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/se-electronics-geminisE Electronics link ....
The fixed cardioid capsule uses a 35mm O.D. capsule, with ~27mm diaphragm diameter (measured inside the clamping rings.The two valves are a 12AX7 (ECC83) on the input stage (“capsule preamplification” acc. to Resolution Magazine) and a 12AU7 (ECC82) on the output (impedance conversion). Both are dual-triode tubes and are installed in sockets, easing repair/upgrades. Because the second tube is handling impedance conversion, there is no transformer in the circuit.From Sound on Sound .....SE Electronics' Gemini is pleasantly unusual, and while it may not be the obvious choice for smoothing away rough edges, it's fantastic for placing your vocals right at the front of a mix or for delivering an intimate sound. It has warmth and it has depth, but that's balanced by its airy high end, and I'm sure the transformerless output stage has a lot to do with this.Most people buy tube mics because they want something that flatters the sound and, though it doesn't flatter in quite the same way as most other tube mics, the Gemini certainly paints a big picture, adding gloss and sparkle as well as weight. For such a big mic, it is capable of extreme delicacy, but it also sounds great with powerful vocals and can double up for just about any other studio task.This isn't a cheap cardioid microphone in the UK by any standards, but it does deliver a uniquely detailed and spacious sound and it's sheer size should impress the hell out of your clientsFull Sound on Sound review link ... http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/se-electronics-geminisE Electronics link ....