SE Electronics GM10 Acoustic Guitar Microphone Recording System

The GM10 guitar mic is a unique new addition to the SE range, designed to solve an age old problem in micing acoustic guitars for studio recordings. There is always a trade off when recording, between the need to stay still in front of the mic to avoid changes in the sound of the instrument as it’s recorded, and the need for the performer to get an ‘emotional’ take. The two requirements don’t sit well together and this often leads to recorded takes sounding too clinical... too ‘perfect’ and lacking the performance element that often makes a song.

The GM10 incorporates the world’s smallest gold sputtered mylar capsule at 17.1mm, along with a proprietary shock mount assembly built into the capsule head. A universal clamping system enables the user to fix the mic in place (on any flat backed acoustic guitar) so the condenser capsule is perfectly placed top record take after take from exactly the same position.

The clamping mechanism and shock mount ensure that there is zero mechanical noise transferred through the guitar body. This allows the user to capture a perfect recording every time, while still being able to move around freely, which encourages the performer to give their best on a take.

The Guitar Mic really does transform recorded performances of acoustic guitar, and the way you work in the studio.

Technical Info

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz

Sensitivity: 24mv/pa-32 ± 2dB(0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz)

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Impedance: ≤ 50 Ohms

Equivalent Noise Level: 10dB(A weighted)

Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz: 135dB

Power Requirement: Phantom power 48V±4V

Connector: 3-pin

Accurate acoustic recording! It can be tough to record acoustic guitars because you have to stand perfectly still for consistent microphone reproduction. With the GM10's mounting clamp, the microphone moves right along with the guitar! A special damping system rejects mechanical vibration, and the gold-sputtered microphone diaphragm picks up all the dynamic details. Frequency response fro 20Hz-20kHz; requires phantom power.