GT Electronics AM62. The large diaphragm studio condenser provides four polar pattern choices

Santa Monica, Calif., August 8, 2000 -- As GT Electronics approaches its second year, the new AM Series microphones are striking a chord with vintage mic advocates. Robin Hood Brians, vintage mic owner and recording engineer for ZZ Top, recently revealed, "I recently tested the GT Electronics AM40 tube mics on some guitar amps. The AM40 was bright and clean, but maintained a human feel and warmth compared to many other small diaphragms. All of this 'human warmth' is very important when you're using digital effects and processors."

Brians isn't the only vintage mic advocate praising the quality of the AM Series. Jim Chapdelaine, producer for the Feathermerchants and Hassan Hakmoun, related, "I used the AM62 for several jingles and album projects, including a new U.S. Census Bureau commercial."

"The vocalists consistently chose the AM62 from a group that included several mics ranging from $4000.00 to $6000.00. I've also used the AM62 ($1499 USD MSRP) to record baritone sax and clarinet with great results. As an avid user and confessed addict, I can say that the GT Electronics line is a great addition to my collection."

Aspen Pittman, industry veteran, comments on the similarity between vintage microphones and the new GT Electronics mics. "From the beginning, our philosophy has been to learn from the past. We're convinced that the traditional manufacturing approach delivers the best sounding products. The GT Electronics line is constructed in the classic fashion: precision mic capsules assembled by hand, tightly matched top-of-the-line components, and an unwavering commitment to quality."

While vintage mics will always be used, producers and engineers are finding the GT Electronics AM Series microphones right at home with their vintage counterparts. All microphones in the GT Electronics AM Series are the result of a collaborative effort between Alesis and long-time vacuum tube manufacturer and microphone evangelist, Aspen Pittman. Alesis acquired microphone, amplifier, and signal processing technologies of Aspen Pittman's Groove Tubes in the third quarter of 1998 and formed a new division of the company, GT Electronics.

Alesis Corporation manufactures a full line of professional audio and musical instrument products capitalizing on its strengths in digital, analog, vacuum tube and transducer technologies. From ADAT digital recording technology to innovations in keyboard technology, Alesis delivers product solutions to the music and audio production industries.

Source: Alesis Corporation
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