sE Electronics Gemini II

INCREDIBLY HUGE, DETAILED, AND INTIMATE

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.

RECOMMENDED USE

Vocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass

HIGHLIGHTS

• Transformerless dual vacuum tube design
• Classic tube sound meets modern precision
• Hand-crafted 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

Components

CapsuleHand-crafted 1 1/4" True Condenser

Tube complement1x 12AX7 / ECC83, 1x 12AU7 / ECC82

DiaphragmGold-sputtered mylar 

Power

Electrical impedance200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance>1k Ohms

Connectivity3-pin male XLR connector

PoweringProvided by power supply unit (included)

Sound

Polar patternsCardioid

Frequency range20 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity40 mV / Pa (-28 dBV)

Max SPL151 / 135 / 145 dB (0 / -10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)

Equivalent noise level13 dB

Dynamic range122 / 132 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)

Signal to noise ratio81 dB

Low-cut filter150 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable

Attenuation pad10 dB, switchable 

Dimensions

Mic Diameter80 mm (3.15 in.)

Mic length220 mm (8.66 in.)

Mic weight1180 g (41.62 oz.)

Floor box dimensions186 x 157 x 81 mm (7.32 x 6.18 x 3.19 in.)

Floor box weight1970 g (69.49 oz.)

What's in the box

Gemini II microphone

custom shock-mount

8-pin cable

power supply

IEC power cable