microphones 2008+SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++SE+++The 2200a with Reflexion FilterCompany EthossE Electronics is a uniquely owned andrun company. Unlike all other brands,all products and accessories are builtexclusively in house, with no OEMsubcontracting, and no manufacturing ofOEM products for other companies, evenflight cases and cables are made in house.Our ethos is to keep the tradition of handcrafted technology alive in a world ofcheap mass production. Our mics are moreexpensive to produce this way, althoughwe sell in the same price bands as othermajor brands. This means that we’re lessprofitable, but we believe the outstandinggrowth in sales, and the huge endorseebase of big name artists for sE, is a resultof our production ethic. We love what wedo and want sE to be a major force in 50years’ time, not just a quick buck for thenext five years!growing microphone brand in Europe.The brand, in its short history, has alreadywon almost every major European awardpossible for excellence including the FuturePublishing Readers Poll ‘Mic of the Year’Award. Although sE was a new line to theUSA in 2004, both the sE Gemini and Icishave already won the coveted ‘Mix CertifiedHit’ award, and the range is fast finding thesame unanimous acclaim and passionatefollowing that it has in Europe.sE is so confident that you’ll be ableto really hear the difference, they offera completely free loan service for all oftheir products! The range includes threesuperbly tailored ‘pencil’ instrumentmics, two large diaphragm solid-statecondensers, two incredible performancetube mics, and the world’s first dual tube,transformerless, studio mic, in the form ofthe award-winning Gemini.Reflexion FilterThis device is a revolution in recordingtechnology. For the first time it is possibleto record in any environment, treated oruntreated acoustically, and achieve prostudio results. Its primary purpose is toreduce ambience and early reflections whilerecording, simultaneously offering a degreeof isolation from ambient noise. With over25,000 sales in just the last year, it is one ofthe single most successful products in proaudio market today.sE2200aThe 2200a single pattern condenser is ourmost popular microphone, with sales nowexceeding 15,000 units. It has won manyawards, including the prestigious MusicIndustry Award, over two years!GM10The GM10 is sE’s latest leap in innovation.This simple idea is hugely technicalto function well. It comprises a clampingmechanism to attach to any acoustic guitar,with a fully adjustable boom arm whichcan be fixed in place to arrange the capsuleof the mic in the perfect position to recordevery take. To remove mechanical noisefrom the mic, it has a series of patentedshock mounts built into the mic arm andcapsule head. Simply put, this mic allowsthe performer to move and play as theynormally would, while getting a technicallyperfect take every time.CONTACT DETAILSsE Electronics InternationalWorld HQ23 Westbury Close, Townsend IndustrialEstate, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BL, UKt +44 845 500 2 500USA Head OfficeGolf Course Drive, PMB #242, Rohnert Park,CA 94928 USAt +1 707 588 8942 979w www.seelectronics.comTHE INTERNATIONAL MICROPHONE BUYER’S GUIDE 27
++SHURE + + + + SHURE+ + + + SHURE+ + + + SHURE+ + + + SHURE+ +Legendary PerformanceSuperior sound and solid reliability have made our microphones the industry standardfor decades. Shure microphones deliver consistent vocal and instrument reproduction inany performance or recording setting, which is why they are legendary.Shure microphones for performance andrecording are designed for artists andengineers at all levels. Whether you’re atthe top of the charts or on your way there,choosing from any of these Shure productlines puts you in good company.KSMShure KSM microphones balanceexceptional performance and flexibility witha level of reliability and consistency nottypically found in ultrapremiummicrophones.Finely tuned condensercartridges give voiceto each of these sevenelegant models, with highsensitivity to accuratelycapture the widest varietyof sound sources.Their very low self-noisemakes them ideal foruse with digital mixingand recordingequipment.On some models,switchable polarpatterns allowthe configurationto be instantlychanged to suit thecharacteristics ofa particular voice,instrument, ormiking technique.The new KSM9unites the best ofstudio and stage.With its dualdiaphragm designand switchableThe KSM9 brings polar patterns,studio sound quality the KSM9 revealsto live performances nuance andsubtlety normallyheard only in a studio microphone.Yet its solid build quality deliverstraditional Shure dependability thatallows it to be used in the most demandinglive environments. A wireless version is alsoavailable for performances where completemobility is required.BetaShure Beta microphones are designedspecifically for use in live performanceapplications. They feature carefullytailored supercardioid polar patternswith a remarkable absence of off-axiscolouration, for use when high sound levelsonstage require maximum isolation withoutsacrificing sound quality. Handheld vocal,miniature instrument-mount, and low-profilehead worn models are available, as well asdynamic and condenser kick drum models.The popular Beta87 vocal microphone isalso available in a cardioid version, whichprovides additional ambience for users ofin-ear monitors.SM57 and SM58 –standard equipmenton stages worldwideSMLegendary SMmicrophones havecome to definethe sound of liveperformance.Recognisable byname and reputation,SM microphones arevirtually indestructibleprofessional gear,built to take thepunishment of nightafter-nighttouring.Durable and reliable,SM microphonesdeliver consistentvocal and instrumentreproduction in anyperformance setting.The SM58 and SM57 – the#1 and #2 bestsellingmicrophones worldwidefor decades – possess aconsistency and familiaritythat takes some of theguesswork out of setting up an unfamiliarsound system in an unfamiliar venue.SM microphones make every performersound good.Performance GearPerformance Gear microphones aredesigned for the entry-level performer.They include a complete set of vocal,instrument and drum microphones.Ideal for everyday use and practice, theyshare many of the performance andconstruction details of other legendaryShure microphones. Performance Gearmicrophones come complete with cablesand accessories, so they easily fit into thebeginner’s budget.Shure wireless microphone systemsdeliver the freedom and convenience ofwireless, while matching the legendarysound quality of our wired microphones.All Shure wireless systems are available inboth handheld and bodypack styles, witha wide choice of handheld, lavalier, andheadworn microphones. Receivers rangefrom simple to elaborate, and a full selectionof accessories and other tools are availableto complete any installation.UHF-RShure UHF-R Wireless Microphone Systemsdeliver uncompromising Shure sound,and are the premium choice for the mostdemanding music, theatre, and broadcastapplications. Up to 108 systems can be usedin one location (country-dependent), and theentire system can be networked togethervia USB or Ethernet connections. InternalFlash memory stores six 60-channel customeditable frequency groups, which caninstantly be recalled and loaded across allUHF-R wireless systems are used in demandingmusic, theatre, and broadcast applications28 SHURE