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The make up of the SE Electronics Gemini II is a bit more complex than most microphones, but this is a good thing as it just gives you more options and makes this mic more versatile. The mic is definitely strictly a studio microphone as it is a tube mic and is way too expensive to bring outside of the studio. The mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and has options for a high pass filter, a -10 db pad, and of course comes with its only power supply and cable since it is a tube mic. OVERALL OPINION Overall, the SE Electronics Gemini II is a very impressive microphone. It has a stellar look and design and has the sound to back it up. It has an extremely warm and full sound while presenting a great deal of clarity and accuracy to everything that it is recording. I've primarily used the mic for recording vocals, but it is definitely capable of going beyond this and can be used with just about any application that you would be looking for a great sounding tube mic. It will also work really well as any sort of room mic and for recording just about any up close sound that you need a combination of warmth and clarity at the same time, which could be anything on any given day. This mic not only looks great and has a sleek design, but is also made really well and sturdy and is a mic that should last for a long time granted that you treat it right. SE Electronics has made a nice name for themselves selling great microphones at fractions of the cost of other name brands, even those that share a similar quality. They are a great bet for home studio owners who might be looking for a great tube mic to be their go to mic, but don't want to spend a couple of thousands (US) dollars. While this isn't cheap by home studio standards, you're getting a top end mic that you can have in your arsenal for years to come...

The SE Electronics SE 2200A is a condenser microphone that has been around for a short while. It is the second version of this mic and has recent came out. The price of this mic is great by the way. This mic can easily compare to some mics double its price range and maybe even outshine them as well. It is a Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser mic with a high pass filter. OVERALL OPINION Very well built and this is a must have, if you have the 2200 original mic then you will want to upgrade to the II version of this mic you will see a major difference in quality. I was debating with this mic and the baby bottle mic and used them both back and forth and I have come to the conclusion that this mic is better because of its ability to handle high and low frequencies at the same time and make them sound very good clearn and crisp. This mic seems to be a great all purpose voice mic for any style of music and any type of voice even if it’s a really high pitched singer or a lower raspy voice, it will still put out the sound exactly as it sounds coming out of the talents (singers or vocalists) mouth. This is a must have mic, its very affordable and will be able to with stand any punishment you may bring to it by dropping it, it seems to be made of stell and it is very durable. Also, I haven experienced any clicking or popping noises while using this mic and I have been using it for about 2 months now and I will say that it is great, I look forward to using it for years to come for my own studio set up. I love it

(Originally written by fabamarie/translated from Audiofanzine FR) USB and XLR mic, with headphone output and monitoring level control. Plug and play in USB mode. Sold in a cardboard box without carrying case but with a low-quality suspension mount. OVERALL OPINION I've been using it for one year. It's very convenient for demos. The sound quality is quite good. I use it sometimes to record guitars. The main advantage is that you don't need a mic preamp: just plug and record! Always handy and very convenient for mobile applications (you can take it anywhere with a notebook). I use it with Cubase and the asio4all driver I downloaded form the web. The gain setting has to be adjusted in the computer otherwise if the monitoring signal is too loud you get mic bleed. It was a big problem for me because it was impossible to record with a metronome, so I bought a headphone preamp to solve the problem. I've owned it for over one year. The suspension mount is already broken but it has a 2-year warranty so I'll get a replace from the manufacturer. One month later: I already have the suspension mount replacement. It's a quite good mic with a nice proximity effect both to record vocals and guitars. For demanding applications, buy a real vocal mic. Average reliability and toy-like tin buttons. This mic is quite expensive and I think new products with XLR to USB converters are more interesting. It helped me do a lot of recordings but still the price is too high.

The SE Electronics Ribbon R-1 is a unique recording microphone that should only be used inside the studio. It isn't meant for any other purposes and like all ribbon mics, it is fragile and needs to be handled with care. However, the capsule is a unique and is labeled a 'dynamic ribbon' capsule. The mic comes with the shock mount shown and it has a figure eight pick up pattern, meaning it will pick up sound on both sides of the mic. OVERALL OPINION I've only used the SE Electronics Ribbon R-1 a few times for recording and I think I've used it enough to be able to say that I'm a fan of this mic. It has an interesting sound that isn't quite like any ribbon microphone out there because of the unique 'dynamic ribbon' capsule. I have used the mic on vocals and on electric guitar and have found it to be a good mic suitable for both of these applications. I have used it both up close on a guitar amp and a few feet back, both with pretty great results. I like the way it sounds because it isn't like a traditional ribbon mic and it gives me a unique flavor. I haven't used the mic for any other applications that I can think of, but I'm sure that I will try it out on some other instruments when I am able to and I'm sure that I will get good results, as this is just a good overall sounding mic. Of course it will sound better for certain applications, but this is to be expected and it is just a matter of finding what will work best for you and the sound that you are going for. The price of the mic isn't cheap as far as home studio mics go, but it is reasonably priced for sure. If you are looking for a sweet sounding ribbon mic, definitely try out the SE Electronics Ribbon R-1.

The SE electronic reflection filter is both sturdy and sleek. Its function is to reduce the amount of reverb or echo that enters into your microphone, and for me it does just that. You can easily notice a difference in vocals when using this product. This is the only reflection filter i have ever used. I think the product is a bit pricey though, considering how it only has one function. With what i know now about the product now i would still purchase this piece of equipment. This product is setup by tightening it to your mic stand and having the mic placed in front of the four six layered sound diffusers. I suggest having a really sturdy mic stand though because this product is fairly heavy, and can tip over easily with a unstable mic stand. The filter also has a metal beam that extends out as a mount for your microphone, but i choose not to use it because it causes my mic stand to lean awkwardly toward one side. Despite being a little cumbersome and its costly price, this reflection filter is still a very effective piece of equipment to improve you vocal quality.

We have used the SE Electronics Z3300 A microphone several times over the last few years and liked it so much. But not long after we started using it I purchased the PR35 wireless head to replaced my Shure 87A head on my wireless. I sold my Neumann KMS 105; which is a very good high qualify condenser microphone. This is what I now sing with. I'm a high tenor, I sing 3 full octaves. The SE Electronics Z3300 A is the first microphone that allows me to clearly hear by whole voice when singing. Whether you're a singer or a screamer, if you enjoy singing this is the mic for you. I had a couple of questions, so I emailed Bob Heil at Heil Sound and he answered my questions personally. See if you can do that with the other Microphone manufacturers. With the gain turned up there was a crispness and high-end attack that seemed to help me find my voice i knew this was the path i should have followed ..then...it took a dump on me. Started cutting out. knew it was time to invest in something that would allow me to articulate my sound. It also used 3 Polar pattern. OVERALL OPINION Overall, I am very glad we chose to use this mic for several recordings, it has made our mixes sound great without a lot of effort on the engineer’s part and its been a joy to use every chance i get now. The low end cut off switch is an interesting addition. The band I am in had been smiling as well I have clarity texturing. So when I soften the end characteristics of a lyrical line..in to a soft vibrato. It all is present not lost in the mix. The mike cuts thru...and its true joy. Look if your after a sound. And singing is your thing. give this one a try

The se 2200a is a condenser studio recording microphone. The se 2200a has a low cut filter, 10dB pad and also comes complete with a very rugged aluminium shock mount and flight case. Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid OVERALL OPINION I like the fresh sound the mic gives when recording vocals, and it leaves the voice of the rapper/singer in its natural sound. I think the se 2200a gives the best quality you can get for its price, and i would really recommend it for recording rap vocals.

The SE Electronics SE1000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for home studio owners. I've only used the microphone inside of the recording studio, so this review will be on this type of application. I would imagine that most will be using it for this application anyway as this isn't suited for any other type of use. The mic has a standard cardioid polar pick up pattern and will pick up frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 KHz. The mic doesn't have a pad or anything like that... OVERALL OPINION I only used the SE Electronics SE1000 one time about a year or so ago. I used it to record lead vocals on a demo for another artist, not myself, as was engineering rather than performing. This is a mic on the lower end of the spectrum, but has a nice sound for something of this price. It's diaphragm is nice and large, holding the capsule steadily and sturdily. This mic can be found under a few different brands, as it is indeed one of the Chinese made microphones that has floated around under different titles. It is also one of the better microphones of this type that I have heard, and is made well for a mic of this kind as well. This isn't to say that this is the best sounding or manufactured mic by a long shot, but when considering the price, you'll take what you get here for sure. I wouldn't recommend this mic to anyone other than a home studio owner, as it isn't up to par for professionals. SE Electronics certainly has some better microphones on the market, but many of them are not in this price range. For true budget mic seekers, I'd encourage you to check out the SE Electronics SE1000 for sure as I think you'll agree with me when I say it is a good bang for your buck type of deal...

The SE Electronics Instrument Reflexion Filter is designed for home studios and rooms that might not necessarily have the best acoustics and environment to work with.<span> </span>Like the one designed for vocals, this makes a little crevasse for your microphone and acts as a replacement for room treatment.<span> </span>This one is a good amount smaller than the vocal Reflexion Filter as well.<span> </span>It attaches right onto a mic stand and makes it pretty easy to get your microphone up and into it. <p class="MsoNormal"> OVERALL OPINION Working in a home studio environment can often be a rough place as far as acoustics go, so right off the bat I was excited when I heard about the series of Reflexion Filters made by SE Electronics.<span> </span>After having success with the vocal one, I decided to try out the one made for instruments to see if it was any better or if it could help me in any ways that the other one could not.<span> </span>I’m definitely glad that I did so as I’ve found it to be a real help for recording electric guitar as well as a variety of other applications where I’m not looking for an ambiance or extraneous noise.<span> </span>No matter what size studio you are working from or own, I would bet that this would come in handy at times.<span> </span>It is reasonably priced as well, at a price where just about any studio owner would feel good about the investment rather than having to put up treatment or re-do a whole space if these weren’t possible or practical.<span> </span>Depending on what type of work you’re doing, I’d recommend checking out the Vocal Reflexion Filter as well, as both of these are somewhat unique and one could work better than the other for you.<span> </span>All in all, SE Electronics has offered up a lot of help here…

The SE Electronics SE4 Stereo Pair are a set of small diaphragm condenser microphones that are designed for use in the studio. Since my main focus is on recording, I've only had the chance to use these microphones inside the studio. The mics have an interchangeable capsule including ones for cardioid, hyper cardioid, and omnidirectional polar pick up patterns. The mic also has a -10 db pad and a high pass filter on it. OVERALL OPINION I've used a pair of the SE Electronics SE4 for recording in a home studio and was definitely happy with the sounds that I was able to get from them. I only used them for two applications during recording - one being for recording drum overheads and the other was for recording an acoustic guitar. I found that they worked great for getting a stereo spread of both applications, but they excelled better as drum overheads. As would probably be the case for all small diaphragms, I found that they didn't pick up enough low end and low mids of the acoustic guitar. I usually will use a small diaphragm in tandem with a large diaphragm for recording acoustic guitar, but thought that this would be cool to try with these mics. Even though I didn't get the exact sound that I was after, I would bet that just having one of them in tandem with another microphone to pick up more of the low end would definitely be a good combination. As drum overheads, the SE4s did an awesome job of getting a wide sound. Although they don't sound as great as a pair of Neumann KM184s, they will cost you a lot less and still have a very acceptable sound. If you are home studio owner looking for a very reasonably priced set of small diaphragm condenser microphones, definitely look into trying or buying the SE Electronics SE4 Stereo Pair.

The SE Electronics TB 101 is a single channel tube based microphone preamp that has built in compression and EQ. It is an analog piece of gear that has XLR connections and a 1/4 inch input in the front for plugging your instrument straight into it. This isn't a rack mountable piece of gear... UTILIZATION The make up of the SE Electronics TB 101 isn't hard to follow at all. It simply has knobs for input level, compression, output, and three bands of EQ set at fixed frequencies (80 Hz, 1.8 KHz, 8 Hz). It also has buttons for a -20 db pad, compression in/out, and also for attack and release. That is pretty much all that there is to this, so I don't think that a manual is needed unless you are new to channel strips. SOUND QUALITY The sound quality of the SE Electronics TB 101 is quite good overall. While I'm a bigger fan of the preamp over the compression and the EQ, all of the above sounds pretty good. I've used the pre with a few different microphones to record a number of different instruments whenever I am looking for a nice and warm tube sound and I find that this definitely does the trick. This definitely isn't my favorite tube pre, but for a small unit like this that has both EQ and compression built in, this pre sounds pretty darn good. OVERALL OPINION I've been using the SE Electronics TB 101 for about two years and while at first I didn't expect much from this piece of gear, I have definitely enjoyed using it. SE Electronics is best known for making microphones rather than mic pres, but they have done a great job here. While these aren't all that readily available, they can be found and don't cost entirely all that much money, making them great for home studios and professionals alike. Overall, the SE Electronics TB 101 is an impressive mic pre that has a slew of features that are not often found in this form.