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Don't just take our word for it.
Here's what the Professionals say about sE
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SVEN LENS
'I had a couple of expensive mics from
Germany and Latvia plus the
sE Gemini II.
From the moment my assistant talked through it [the Gemini II], I
knew it was something special. Actually, it blew both of the other
mics away. I can hardly believe that the Gemini
II sounds so good. '
Snoop Dog, Willie
Nelson
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JON BURTON
'We tried the sE
Instrument Reflexion Filters in rehearsals and they seem to
work so we bought four. When we did the first shows, some small
warm up gigs in tiny clubs, they came into their own.The spill was
dramatically reduced and the sound more focused. They exceeded my
expectations.'
The IRFs have now been on tour doing
major festivals around the world, and have become an essential
part of the bands touring package.
Jon Burton has also mixed for Portishead,
Bjork at Live8 in Japan. Katrina & the Waves, Radiohead,
Suede, Cocteau Twins and many others.
FOH Engineer -
Prodigy
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TONY PLATT –
PRODUCER/ENGINEER
'The sE
GM10 and the sE
Reflexion Filter have been well thought out and beautifully
constructed to address a simple problem with a simple solution
that has enabled me to enhance the creative environment for these
artists - many thanks sE!.'
'There is really only one thing to say
about the sE4400a
- it is fantastic!'
'There are so many microphones on the
market these days and so many of them claim to be 'as good as xxx'
or 'better than yyy' - at half the price of course!'
'So far my experience of SE microphones
has been that they tread their own path and are designed towards a
particular application rather than compete with existing (often
industry standard) microphones. I like this attitude because
I am always more enamoured of audio products that have their own
personality.'
'The 4400a is exactly one of those - it
seems to be somewhere between a U87 and a C414 - warmer than the
U87 but brighter than the C414. This of course makes it a very
useful microphone to have around.'
'I have used it on acoustic guitar,
electric guitar, bass, percussion - it is a true all rounder. Most
importantly it has a particular character so I can choose it to do
a certain job with confidence.'
'I can see the sE4400a
becoming a requirement for all good microphone cupboards.'
Bob Marley,
AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, The Stranglers, Motorhead, Gary Moore, Buddy
Guy
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GIL NORTON
‘Since I first used sE microphones
about 2 years ago, they have become staple tools in my recording
arsenal. I especially like the Titan,
which I’ve found great for LOUD vocals and instruments with a
high output like kicks and cabs.'
'The sE4
Stereo Pair are particularly suited as drum overheads and on
acoustic instruments including strings. They command a very real
and pure sound and come provided with a useful stereo mount.'
'The Gemini
II is a versatile vocal/room/general purpose mic which is
never left in the box on a session.'
'Recently I’ve been using the R1
Ribbon which I Iove on guitar cabinets.'
'I think sE microphones are of the
highest quality and fantastic value for anyone’s money.’
Find out more about Gil at www.gilnorton.com
Foo Fighters,
Pixies, Gomez, Feeder, Counting Crows,
Maximo Park
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STUART CRICHTON
'I particularly like the Z5600a
II, the sE1a
Stereo Pair, and the new GM10
[guitar mic]. The Z5600a
II I use on every vocal production I do.'
'I’m using the GM10
absolutely every time I record acoustic guitar... it’s just
amazing!'
'sE mics make my life easier. These mics
are just so flexible. I don’t think I’m being overly dramatic
when I tell you that I couldn’t live without my sE mics now.
These mics can handle all of my recording needs – period!'
Pet Shop
Boys, Bond, Charlotte Church
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ALAN BRANCH
'When I got the chance to try the Gemini
II I was really excited as I am slowly becoming a real sE fan,
I was bowled over by the clever design and quality of the GM10
and have recommended the Z5600a
II so many times to artists wanting quality from a small
budget, all of them feeding back how much a difference it made to
their performance. It’s not often you find a manufacturer living
up to it’s hype or having spent real attention to the R&D of
a product.'
Nine Inch
Nails, Sinead O’Connor, Depeche Mode, Blur
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BRENDON BENSON
'I used the sE mics on my latest record
and had really great results. I especially liked the R1
ribbon mic. Very smooth and realistic. Great as drum overheads
or on a guitar amp. The Titan
is another one of my favorites.
It's a great mic for a bass amp or kick
drum, but to my amazement, it also sounded really great on
vocals!'
Raconteurs,
Brendan Benson
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DOM MORLEY
'I recently used the sE
Reflexion Filter while recording vocals at an artists house
and it was the ideal solution. It's like you don't need a studio
anymore. If I'm ever recording in a less-than-ideal acoustic I can
just throw the RF
up and all the problems are gone - I've got a clean and clear
sound as if I was recording somewhere considerably more
expensive.'
'The Gemini
II kind of gives you the best of both worlds - it's got all
the presence and mid-range clarity you'd expect from a valve mic,
but with a really open and clear top end that you wouldn't expect.
I'd normally be adding a bit of top when recording vocals but have
found it's not necessary with the Gemini
II as it's already there.'
Amy Winehouse,
Mark Ronson, Grinderman (Nick Cave),
The Feeling, Morrisey, Lemonjelly
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JACKNIFE LEE
'The sE4400a
is a beautiful microphone. I've tried it on nearly everything I
can with stunning results. Wonderful warmth, depth and amazing
clarity. It will be a classic and will be used by me for a long
time to come. It sounds and looks superb.'
'I've been using the R1
Ribbons on guitar and for drum ambience with great results.
They sound (and look) pretty sweet. Warm, deep and detailed. The
R1's are getting a lot of use at the moment.'
'I've not used the Reflexion
Filter for it's primary purpose, vocals (I like to see the
singer) but have used it on guitar mics to get some separation
when the band are all in the room. Very useful and smart.'
REM, U2, Green
Day, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party, The Hives,
Vega4, The Editors
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TROY VAN LEEUWEN
‘Yet another mic from sE that is a must
have for multiple applications, the sE
Titan handles everything thrown at it. From the punch of drums
and bass, to the delicate touch of any acoustic instrument, every
frequency is captured with ease.’
‘The Z5600a
II is a mic that you could just leave up in your tracking room
and record with any instrument in combination with a close up mic.
The switching in between the three patterns of the capsule is a
great way to dial in the depth of your room. Another workhorse in
my mic collection.’
Queens Of The
Stone Age, Enemy, A Perfect Circle
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ENDA WALSH
'I love the natural sound of the Gemini
II. Not only is it my default vocal microphone, it is also my
preferred acoustic guitar mic. I haven't tried it on piano or drum
overheads yet but I have no doubt that it will deliver.'
'The sE
Reflexion Filter is just the best thing ever. I can't imagine
why someone didn't do it years ago!'
U2, Shane
MacGowan, Andrea Corr
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MATT ROBERTSON
'I'm a firm believer in the fact that you
can get good results out of less than ideal recording situations
with a bit of knowledge and patience, however, having the right
tools on hand makes life very much easier. Packages like the sE4
Stereo Pair and the sE
Reflexion Filter definitely fall under the category of
‘making life easier’. They are good, solid products that
perform very well.'
'I'm using the sE4
Stereo Pair as instrument mics and also as close drum mics.
They are great on snare drums. I’m also using them a lot on
acoustic guitar and was using them as a cross pair somewhere in
between room mics and close mics on things like piano and glock
and when re-amping stuff. With the sE4's I really like the whole
package: stereo bar, shock mounts and all. It’s good quality
hardware.”
'I have been using the sE
Reflexion Filter for vocals in less than ideal recording
environments, where it really does help a great deal in getting
rid of bad room sounds. It has made it possible to do credible
vocal work in very much less than ideal rooms.'
Hot Fuzz, The
Other Boleyn Girl, Pepsi, Mercedes,
Land Rover.
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PAUL HERMAN
‘Why do we have a cupboard full of sE
gear? Well, the results speak for themselves! The sE
Reflexion Filter is just a great asset for any vocal
performance – even when recorded in a vocal booth. “But for
recording acoustic guitars – or in fact any instrumentation –
we reach for the
sE3 Stereo Pair
. The reason we bought into sE in the first place was purely
because we were hearing so many producers and engineers tell us
just how good they were.’
Dido, Natasha
Bedingfield, Corinne Bailey Ray, Faithless
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DON WAS
‘I am incredibly impressed by the
seemingly contradictory combination of warmth, crispness and
definition that was captured in the tracks by the sE
Gemini II and sE
Reflexion Filter.'
'The songs we were working on had dense
arrangements yet the sax cut through without ever sounding
abrasive or disconnected from the rest of the track ... it was a
beautiful, natural sound we didn't even use any EQ!’
Bob Dylan, Bonnie
Raitt, The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson
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JOHN MERCHANT
‘If you're recording in a space with
challenging acoustics, you owe it to yourself to try the sE
Reflexion Filter. In both good sounding rooms and bad, I've
found this simple device can dramatically improve the quality of
your tracks.'
'I prefer intimate sounding vocal tracks.
If you're recording in a studio with lots of reflections, even if
the room sounds great, you may not want all that ambience on the
tracks.'
'In three minutes, the sE
Reflexion Filter can totally change your vocal from spacious
and diffuse to detailed and clear.’
Bee Gees, Barbra
Streisand, Michael Jackson,
Celine Dion, Mika
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PAUL MERTENS
‘The Z5600a
II is a great addition to my studio. I'm impressed with how
well built the mic and shock mount are, and the features; bass
roll-off, pad and the switchable pattern. It's incredibly good
value.'
'I especially like the Z5600a
II on vocals, acoustic guitar and woodwinds which is what I
record a lot of here. I've been looking for a tube mic that sounds
thick in the midrange but still has clear, present high end and
this one does it at an amazing price. Can't wait to hear your
ribbon mics!’
Beach Boys, Brian
Wilson's Pet Sounds, Stereolab
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CHRIS PORTER
‘I use the sE
Relexion Filter in my vocal booth. Generally so you can see
the vocalist you have them standing not very far from a glass
window and, of course, you are getting bouncing sibilance back
from the window into the mic and it can give you really blurry
s’s and t’s.
The sE Reflexion Filter
cleans those up nicely and I find it also helps control the bottom
end; you get a really good bottom end on the vocal. It really does
make it sound like you have a very expensive booth. And I love the
sE Gemini II
on vocals and guitars.’
George Michael,
Sir Cliff Richard, Pet Shop Boys, Tina Turner
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GARETH JOHNSEN
'I’m often recording acoustic guitars,
and let’s be totally honest here – it’s a pain! Guitarists
– myself included – move around a lot, so getting a consistent
level and tone can be tricky. But the GM10
boom clips onto the body of the guitar itself, so the guitarist
could be jumping around the room or even standing on their head
and the mic stays in place – positioned in the right place on
the guitar body. And it gives a full, rich tone. You know, I
really wasn’t sure what results I’d get with the GM10,
but I was totally shocked by how good it sounds. It’ll make a
cheap guitar sound expensive and an expensive one sound even
better!'
'Because I work on such a diverse range
of projects I travel around a lot and record in different
locations, the sE
Reflexion Filter is an essential for me. It makes doing vocals
in the control room a reality, and it also means that I’m
guaranteed a useful recording environment whenever I hit the road
with my portable recording set-up.'
'The sE Gemini
II is simply hands-down the best mic in my collection for many
jobs around the studio, especially vocals. It’s warm, crisp and
clear and seems to add more detail than anything I’d used
previously. It seems to make vocals sound fatter! And the results
need less processing because the Gemini
II captures all of the nuances from a performance. That also
makes it a great choice as a room mic in the drum room, or for
miking up guitar cabinets too. It used to be a secret weapon, but
these days the Gemini
II is sneaking its way into all sorts of places!'
Goldfrapp, The
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Natalie Imbruglia
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AL MACHERA - WESTLAKE
STUDIOS, LA
'The sE Mics have been doing great for
us. We lined up an AKG C12, a 414 with a C12 capsule, a Neumann
U87, a Sony C800G, a Shure SM7, the sE
Z5600a II, the sE
Titan and the sE
ICIS. The results were surprising. Hands down the sE mics
stole the show.'
'I've been using the Titan
on a new artist, and it sounds incredible. The vocal is just
incredible.'
'I lent the ICIS
to a friend who's putting together an album with a female
vocalist. He set up the ICIS with an AKG C12 for the lead vocal
but went with the ICIS.'
'I love these mics. I'm using sE with all
my artists. And I'm spreading the word.'
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BRIAN TRANSEAU (BT)
‘I am using sE Electronics microphones
all over my new album. They sound absolutely unreal! I love the Z5600a
II, it reminds me of the character of a Neumann U47 but with
1/10th of the noise. If you’re looking for an expensive sounding
mic at a reasonable price . . . look no further.’
BT, David Bowie,
Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos
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ERIC VALENTINE -
BAREFOOT STUDIOS, LA
'I've been trying the sE
Titan in all the places I would normally use my Neumann fet47
(Bass and Kick). I was surprised when I started picking the Titan
over my favorite 47Fet in those spots'
SmashMouth, Third
Eye Blind, QOTSA, Good Charlotte, Nickel Creek
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ALAIN JOHANNES
'I've been loving the Z5600a
II It's got amazing detail and warmth and an incredibly
musical character. As a room mic for drums it allows me to start
with a solid balanced kit sound. Love it on vocals because of it's
ability to capture the character and detail as well as claiming
it's own space alongside heavy guitars. Well done!'
Eleven, QOTSA,
Spinnerette, Hilary Duff
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JAMES MURPHY - LCD
SOUND SYSTEM
‘The sE
Z3300a's were absolutely mindlessly lovely on the toms - I
just stuck them there and plugged them in and they sounded great.
The sE4 Stereo
Pair did a great job on the hat and bottom snare, and the Titan
worked nicely as a mono overhead.’
‘All in all, I'm very happy with these
guys’
‘Yesterday I spent the day recording
drums with a 100% sE setup, which would be the first time I
haven't used either my 193/re2000 rig or my other standard (just
an old EV omni dynamic just above the kick) in YEARS, so it's a
big step for me.’
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PAUL BARRETT
'I set up the sE2200a
alongside the ubiquitous U87 to see which one the singer built up
a liking for. I believe this friendship/relationship can make or
break a recording session. The performer must trust his
microphone, and never more so than with a singer.'
'The sE2200a
fought neck and neck with the Neumann. The performer was happiest
with the sE2200a.'
'I believe it out-performs any Rode
microphone I have tried.'
'Try them, but be warned that you will
not want to give them back.'
U2, Carole King,
Quincy Jones, Hothouse Flowers, Frank Sinatra
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ROB HARRIS
'The
Reflexion Filter is a great idea, so simple but so useful. I
use it on vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, percussion,
hi-hat overdubs….'
Jamiroquai, Kylie
Minogue, Beverley Knight
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NICK FRANGLEN
‘If I could only use one mic it would
be Gemini II,
no contest. It captures the natural essence of the instrument
without colouring the sound in a way that made my other mics seem
muddy and indistinct.'
'For vocals, lead instruments and those
intimate sounds like acoustic guitars where you need to hear the
pure qualities of the instrument and performance I really couldn't
imagine using a different microphone.’
LemonJelly,
Primal Scream, John Cale
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GUY CHAMBERS -
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
'We've been using the sE
Gemini II and Z5600a
II for various applications, from vocals, guitar and piano to
live drums and we've had fantastic results. These mics are great.
We're using them all the time.'
Robbie Williams,
Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, James Blunt
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JAMIE CULLUM
'I love sE Mics. I use them in the studio
because they give me a sound I can't get from anything else. I've
recently been using the sE
Gemini II on vocals and acoustic guitar, and I love the sE4
Stereo Pair over my piano.'
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MATT DEIGHTON
‘I was looking for a mic set up that
would capture the warm and dust between the vocals and acoustic
guitar when putting down a live studio take and after some soul
searching came across the perfect solution PLUS!.’
'What the valve sE Z5600a
II mic achieved sonically blew me away; it seemed to enhance
the overall sound straight away showing detail in the vocals or
guitar playing. I combined the set up with an sE3
condenser mic positioned just off of the sound hole of the Martin
acoustic and have been recording live in the studio in this way
ever since.’
‘The sE3
with it's high and low Db cut switch opened up many subtle
possibilities, especially when using say a parlour size acoustic
guitar or a Dobro resonator where the guitar sound was more 'boxy'
with less bass end than my Martin Jumbo.’
‘These mics definitely capture the most
important thing in music feel.’
Mother Earth, The
Bench Connection, Paul Weller Band, Oasis
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ROB KELLY - STRONGROOM
STUDIOS
'We have used the sE
Gemini II on various sessions at Strongroom Studios, and they
stand up to the best valve mics in our collection. The Gemini II
is clear, full and detailed sounding. We bought two for Strongroom,
and several of our clients who got to use them have put orders in
for their own mics without hesitation.'
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COURTNEY PINE - JAZZ
PERFORMER and PRODUCER
sE
Gemini - 'Wow. That mic is dangerous! Real quality.'
sE
Z5600a - 'Great mic. I know it's a great vocal mic, but the
Z5600A is fantastic on piano as well. Beautifully clean.'
sE3
Stereo Pair - 'These are fantastic. Real class sound. I use
these on all my overheads.'
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GEOFF DUGMORE
'I love sE mics - they quite simply
record what I play - nothing added, nothing taken away. Superb. I
would happily recommend sE. Great mics.'
Robbie Williams,
Tina Turner, Dido, Bruce Springsteen,
Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart
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LYNNE FIDDMONT
‘I love my sE Z5600a.
It's warm and full but what I love most about it is that nice air
at the top. It makes my voice sound like I like to hear it and I
feel like it actually makes me sing easier and better. Thanks sE.’
Stevie Wonder,
Phil Collins, Madonna, Barbara Streisand, Johnny Mathis
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DARRYL LAVICTOIRE
‘I’m amazed by the clarity and the
top end of the Gemini
mic and very impressed with the sound directly from it. It
actually sounds like it’s already been treated, that’s how
good it is. I think: ‘hang on, this is like I’ve put it
through my tube tech compressor and Avalon EQ’, but it’s
straight from the mic! The Gemini
is very special.’
Sugababes, Blue,
Mis-teeq, Big Brovaz, Liberty X,
Beverley Knight,Atomic Kitten/p>
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JS CLAYDEN
‘I have been using the Se Electronics Z5600A
for vocals in my own studio. I can honestly say the results are
better than more expensive models by other companies. It just has
a natural tone and clarity that’s great for capturing the true
essence of any vocal performance. Now that I have it I
couldn’t live without it!’
Pitchshifter
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GRAHAM PATTISON
‘I was blown away by the Gemini
and have used it on everything since.’
Kula Shaker,
Gomez, Spiritualized
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ROGER LYONS
‘I’m getting another sE
Gemini as I like it so much but also have a pair of sE3s
(which you can use for pretty much anything) and Z5600a’s
which I use for ambient drum recording. They sound great really
warm and crunchy. I’ve mainly been using the Gemini on vocals;
it really does have a fantastic sound.'
'I can sing but don’t particularly like
to… I wouldn’t stand up on stage and do it, but I’ve done
some vocals with this mic and all of a sudden I have some
confidence back in my own voice as it sounds so good!’
New Order
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JAVIER WEYLER -
STEREOPHONICS
‘I have a couple of sE
Z5600a‘s and a pair of sE3s.
I use them for everything, especially the Z5600a‘s
which I use for guitars, vocals, overheads, drums and stuff like
that. The Z5600a
is a great all rounder.’
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CHRIS HARRISON -
MORCHEEBA
‘We’ve got the whole sE range but I
primarily use the Gemini.
What I like about it is that it has a bump around 2k and another
bump on the top end so it has an immediate feel about it and you
will know straight away whether it’s working. Some mics you will
need to adjust this, that or the other. The sE
Gemini is a very characterful mic and generally sounds very
good on most things.’
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STEVE LEVINE
'The sE
Gemini studio tube microphone is a very unusual microphone as
it combines both the traditional warmth, expected of a high
quality studio tube condenser microphone, along with an
exceptional transparent high end, normally only available with
solid state designs.'
Culture Club, The
Creatures, The Beach Boys, Honeyz, Westworld
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STEVE WILLIAMS - THE
CHAPEL STUDIOS
‘The point about the sE3
is that, because it’s not hugely expensive, I can dedicate it to
one job. I find it really works on cymbals, not because it has a
boosted high end but it takes the high end and gives it some real
clarity especially on my ride cymbal. It just stays there and does
the job brilliantly!’
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THIRTEEN SENSES
‘We've been using the sE3
stereo pair, the Z5600a
II and the Z3300a
extensively during the recording and pre-production of our latest
album. We've been very impressed with clarity and versatility of
these mics, and have made some great sounds with them.’
‘The sE3's
gave a beautiful, open sound to an acoustic guitar, and the Z5600a
II has given us some very unique ambient sounds whilst we've
been recording the drum kit.’
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TROY VAN LEEUWEN -
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
'In this day and age of digital
recording, anything that can add character to the signal path is
worth it's weight in gold. with a microphone like the Gemini
you can really push the limits.'
'With multiple applications like mono
drums, beautifully warm but clear vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
and piano, this mic could be the only one you need in a recording
situation.'
Queens Of The
Stone Age, Enemy, A Perfect Circle
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PAUL BORG
'The Z5600a
is a great all rounder. I have found it to be a great work horse
using it on vocals, acoustic guitar and even bass amps. It has
plenty of depth and handles low frequencies well whilst delivering
real clarity on the high end with vocals and acoustic
instruments.'
Busted, MC Solaar,
James Brown, Gangstar, Urban Species, Sugababes
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SIDH SOLANKI
' ... in the studio we usually have the
pick of the crop when it comes to microphones but I keep coming
back to my sE
Gemini - I use it for almost everything from recording bass
cabs and kick drums to acoustic guitar and vocals - knockout
detail and luscious warmth - plus the two valves glowing in the
back... simply beautiful.'
Outkast, Busted
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TIM LEVER and MIKE
PERCY - STEELWORKS STUDIOS
'We were blown away when we tried sE mics.
Now when we have a singer in they’re first out of the box in
front of any of our other mics!'
Robbie Williams,
S-Club 7, A1, Gareth Gates, Blue, Spice Girls
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ACE - SKUNK ANANSIE and
ACESOUNDS
'I use the Gemini
for clear and accurate vocal recordings, with a true presence that
compliments rock recordings, bringing a edgy but sonically correct
result.'
'I use the Z5600a
for recording Acoustic guitars that sound real and natural with
bottom warmth but crisp top end clarity. Quite simply it sounds
the same from the guitar acoustically as on the recorded audio,
and at the end of the day that's what I want .'
Skunk Anansie,
Acesounds
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