sE Electronics Gemini II Dual-Tube Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone $850
Sweetwater is selling it for $1,699
A tube mic–but even better! sE Electronics puts its own spin on the classic tube mic with the Gemini II, using both a 12AX7 at the input stage and a 12AU7 at the output stage. Two tubes give you the body and warmth of a tube mic coupled with the top-end response of the "best of the best" solid-state condensers.
· Dual-tube design
· 12AX7 at input stage
· 12AU7 at output stage
· Brings you best of classic tube mic designs with solid state-style top-end
· Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
· Sensitivity: 12.6mV/Pa - 38 +/- 1dB(0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz)
· Polar Pattern: Cardioid
· Impedance: 200 Ohms
· Equivalent Noise Level: 12dB(A weighted)
· Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz: 135dB
· Power Requirement: External PSU included.
· Connector: 3-pin