GEMINI II

The SE Electronics GEMINI II is a dual valve tube microphone with transformerless design for capturing warm, detailed vocals and instruments with classic tube character.

From the Manufacturer

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. Featuring a transformerless dual vacuum tube design, the Gemini II delivers classic tube sound that meets modern precision. The hand-crafted 1 1/4" true condenser capsule is individually tuned in our own factory, with hand-made metal housing and gold-sputtered diaphragms. The 150 Hz bass-cut filter and -10dB pad make it useful for loud and heavy sources.

Features

• Transformerless dual vacuum tube design
• Classic tube sound meets modern precision
• Hand-crafted 1 1/4" true condenser capsule individually tuned in our own factory
• Hand-made metal housing and gold-sputtered diaphragms
• 150 Hz bass-cut filter and -10dB pad useful for loud and heavy sources
• Dual valve design with 12AX7 input valve and 12AU7 output valve
• Incredibly large, detailed, and intimate sound
• Recommended use: Vocals, drum kit, overhead, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass

Specifications

Components

• Capsule: Hand-crafted 1 1/4" True Condenser
• Tube Complement: 1x 12AX7 / ECC83, 1x 12AU7 / ECC82
• Diaphragm: Gold-sputtered mylar

Power

• Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1k Ohms
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector
• Powering: Provided by power supply unit (included)

Sound

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 40 mV / Pa (-28 dBV)
• Max SPL: 151 / 135 / 145 dB (0 / -10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB
• Dynamic Range: 122 / 132 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 150 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
• Attenuation Pad: 10 dB, switchable

Dimensions

• Mic Diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in.)
• Mic Length: 220 mm (8.66 in.)
• Mic Weight: 1180 g (41.62 oz.)
• Floor Box Dimensions: 186 x 157 x 81 mm (7.32 x 6.18 x 3.19 in.)
• Floor Box Weight: 1970 g (69.49 oz.)

What's in the Box

• Gemini II microphone
• Custom shock-mount
• 8-pin cable
• Power supply
• IEC power cable