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- Transformerless dual-vacuum-tube design
- 1 1/4-inch handcrafted true condenser capsule
- 12AX7 / ECC83 input tube and 12AU7 / ECC82 output tube
- Gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Discrete Class-A amplification
- Switchable 150 Hz low-cut filter
- Switchable -10 dB attenuation pad
- Hand-made all-metal housing
- Gold-plated XLR connector
- Designed for vocals, drum kit, overheads, room recording, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cabinets, orchestral instruments, strings, piano, woodwinds, and brass
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser |
| Capsule | Handcrafted 1 1/4" True Condenser |
| Tube Complement | 1 × 12AX7 / ECC83, 1 × 12AU7 / ECC82 |
| Diaphragm | Gold-sputtered Mylar |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 40 mV/Pa (-28 dBV) |
| Maximum SPL | 151 / 135 / 145 dB (0 / -10 dB pad) |
| 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/octave, switchable |
| Attenuation Pad | 10 dB, switchable |
| Electrical Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended Load Impedance | >1 kOhms |
| Connector | 3-pin male XLR |
| Powering | Provided by included power supply |
| Microphone Diameter | 80 mm |
| Microphone Length | 220 mm |
| Microphone Weight | 1180 g |
| Floor Box Dimensions | 186 × 157 × 81 mm |
| Floor Box Weight | 1970 g |
18.6 × 15.7 × 8.1 cm
- Gemini II microphone
- Custom shock-mount
- 8-pin cable
- Power supply
- IEC power cable
- Custom flight case
- Wooden presentation box
Innovative Dual-Tube Design with Hand-Crafted Gold-Sputtered Capsule
A cutaway perspective reveals the sE Electronics Gemini II’s distinct dual-tube topology, utilizing two vacuum tubes instead of a standard single-tube and solid-state hybrid circuit. Paired with a hand-crafted, gold-sputtered true condenser capsule, this all-tube architecture completely bypasses standard solid-state components to deliver massive headroom, ultra-smooth frequency transitions, and unparalleled analog richness.
Precision Power Supply Unit with Custom Toroidal Transformer
The custom-engineered power supply features a clean front-panel power switch and indicator light, while its internal cutaway exposes an audiophile-grade layout. Equipped with a custom toroidal power transformer and high-capacity filtering capacitors, it delivers ultra-stable, noise-free high voltages required to power the Gemini II's dual-tube circuit to its absolute maximum potential.
Tour-Grade Aluminum Flight Case with Wooden Box & Custom Shockmount
The Gemini II system arrives ready for professional touring and high-end studio applications inside a rugged aluminum-rimmed flight case with dense protective foam. The package includes the microphone housed safely in its custom wooden presentation box, a heavy-duty power supply unit, a custom metal shockmount, and a high-grade multi-pin connector cable.
