microphones 2008CROPHONES+ + + + RØDE MICROPHONES+ + + + RØDE MICROPHONE10 Year WarrantyRØDE Microphones is very proud to be able to offer a complete ten year warranty on allmicrophones, which is unique amongst microphone manufacturers.All microphones ship with a one year warranty from date of purchase,however this warranty can be extended free of charge to a full ten years bysimply registering your details on the RØDE Microphones’ websitewww.rodemic.com.RØDE also asks customers for feedback when registering, and thisis then passed directly on to the research and engineering departmentsto ensure that RØDE microphones are constantly able to meet the needs ofmusicians and audio professionals.DistributorsUKSource Distributionwww.sourcedistribution.co.uksales@sourcedistribution.co.ukGermanyHyperactivewww.hyperactive.deinfo@hyperactive.deJapan<strong>Sound</strong>housewww.soundhouse.co.jpshop@soundhouse.co.jppreviously unheard of economies ofscale resulting in better microphones foryour dollar.In 1998, having established itself asa leading force in this emerging market,RØDE Microphones moved into a newpurpose-built 20,000 sq ft factory andoffices near the home of the Sydney2000 Olympics.The premises allowed for thenecessary increases in electronicproduction, assembly, warehousing,dispatch, and administration, to supply thegrowing worldwide demand.A separate dedicated metalworkfacility located 250km north west ofSydney, is equipped with the latestcomputer controlled machinery, producingmicrophone bodies and associatedfittings and componentry to the highestinternational standards.RØDE Microphones is committed toproviding our customers with productsthat represent the ultimate in value,performance, and user satisfaction.We achieve this through our ongoinginvestment in research and development,and the use of the latest manufacturingtechnologies to improving quality,performance, and production efficiencies.But most importantly, we listen to thepeople who use microphones.Furthermore we will continue toprovide the best after-sales service, aswe realise that when a person invests inour microphones it is the beginning of arelationship which we hope will lasta lifetime.VideoMic – Professional audio for your camcorder.Broadcast And A/VIn addition to producing premium studioand live microphones, RØDE designs andproduces microphones for the professionalbroadcast, A/V, and enthusiast markets.The RØDE NTG-1 and NTG-2 directionalcondenser microphones are designedto provide broadcast quality audio forprofessionals within the film, video,television, voice-over, and ENG industriesthat require the very highest quality ofaudio capture.The RØDE VideoMic and StereoVideoMic have become the most popularaftermarket microphones for homecamcorder and DV Cam devices. Featuringlow noise circuitry, high pass filters, andintegrated shock mounting to negate anycamera motor noise and vibration, thesemics are ideal for the home enthusiast.The RØDE Broadcaster is an endaddresslarge diaphragm microphone,specifically designed for ‘on-air’applications where wide frequency responseand low distortion are demanded. It featuresa switchable high pass filter and a unique‘on-air’ LED which can be implemented toadvise the user when the mic is live.Canada<strong>Audio</strong> Distributors Internationalwww.adi-online.netinfo@adi-online.netHong KongCentral Musicwww.cenrmus.com.hksales@centrmus.com.hkHead Office:RØDE Microphones107 Carnarvon St, Silverwater NSW 2128Australiat +61 2 9648 5855f +61 2 9648 2455e info@rodemic.comw www.rodemic.comUS Office:PO Box 4189 Santa Barbara CA USAt +1 805 566 7777f +1 805 566 0071e usasupport@rodemic.comw www.rodemic.comTHE INTERNATIONAL MICROPHONE BUYER’S GUIDE 25
++SE +++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE++Innovation Excellence in<strong>Sound</strong> EngineeringIn the last five years, sE have launched a large number of truly innovative and hugelysuccessful hand-built products, including the Reflexion Filter, Gemini, 2200a andthe latest to the stable, the GM10 Guitar Mic. The full story of their success isrevealed below.The sE Electronics story begins with MrSiwei Zou, a hugely talented classicalmusician from Shanghai who won a topplace at the Shanghai Conservatory andwent on to become a highly successfulplayer, conductor and composer. He workedclosely with the Shanghai Opera and theShanghai Philharmonic Orchestra as bothconductor and recording artist, with severalhugely successful classical hit recordings tohis name.In 1987 he was invited by CaliforniaSonoma State University as a visiting scholarto serve on the faculty. He continued toteach counterpoint and orchestration as afaculty member in the Music Departmentat the University. He also studied recordingtechnology under Grammy Awards nomineeProfessor Warren Dennis Kahn.The sE commitment to exceptionalquality can be directlyClient Referencesattributed to the companyfounder Mr. Zou, whoin his distinguishedcareer has developed aningrained instinct anddesire for perfection.Wishing to bringthis drive for artisticand creative perfectionto bear in a tangibleway, Siwei startedhis own microphonemanufacturing company.Working with a team ofhis own top engineers,and experts in the fieldof electrical engineering at ShanghaiUniversity, Siwei designed, built and tested awhole range of new and innovative products.All of our endorsees buy product.We never give away products,or pay for endorsement. Wehave a huge and very impressiveendorsee and artist list includingStevie Wonder, Chris Porter,Realworld Studios, StrongroomStudios, Amy Winehouse, GilNorton (Foo Fighters), Don Was,Westlake Studios, BT… the listgoes on at www.seelectronics.com/testimonials.htmlThe GM10 mic fitted to anacoustic guitarShunning thecommon practise ofwestern manufacturersre-branding cheapChinese microphones,Siwei designed andbuilt his own range ofmicrophones which arenow manufactured in hisstate-of-the-art facilityin Shanghai, the ultramodernface of new China.sE Electronics makeonly their own products,which means dedicationto detail in every aspect ofperformance and stylingwithout compromise.All sE mic capsules are entirely built byhand. Even the chassis and flight cases arebuilt in-house. In fact,when you own an sEmicrophone you canbe confident that everyaspect of both the micand its accessorieshas had the sameunrivalled level ofcare and passion rightthroughout its designand manufacture. Evento the level that everysingle microphone thatleaves the facility hasundergone a personallistening test ratherthan simply being putthrough a machine –and it shows.Launched inEurope in 2003, sEElectronics condensermics are now thenumber one brand inthe UK and the fastest26 SE ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL