sE Electronics Z5600A-II Studio Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
THICK, RICH TUBE MIC THAT WILL FLATTER ANY SOURCE The Z5600a II large-diaphragm condenser is one of the most versatile tube mics in today's market. With 9 graded steps through omni, cardioid and figure-eight patterns, -10dB pad and bass-cut, the Z5600a II finds uses in a huge number of applications, from miking a live drum kit to overheads on a choir. Above all, though, this excellent mic has won its praise on delivering superb vocal recordings with natural warmth and incredible detail.
RECOMMENDED USE
Vocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass
HIGHLIGHT
Hand-crafted 1” true condenser capsule individually tuned in our own factory
Ready to record absolutely anything
9-position polar pattern switch for precise balance between direct and ambient sound
Hand-made metal housing and gold-sputtered diaphragms
50 Hz bass-cut filter and -10dB pad useful for loud and heavy sources
Specs
Components
Capsule
Hand-crafted 1 1/4" True Condenser
Tube complement
1x 12AX7 / ECC83
Diaphragm
Gold-sputtered mylar
Power
Electrical impedance
200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance
> 1kOhms
Connectivity
3-pin male XLR connector
Powering
Provided by power supply unit (included)
Sound
Polar patterns
9 (Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8 with three additional steps between each)
Frequency range
20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
25 mV / Pa (-32 dBV)
Max SPL
127 / 137 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)
Equivalent noise level
13 dB
Dynamic range
114 / 124 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)
Signal to noise ratio
81 dB
Low-cut filter
50 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable
Attenuation pad
10 dB, switchable
Dimensions
Mic Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in.)
Mic length
220 mm (8.66 in.)
Mic weight
850 g (29.98 oz.)
Floor box dimensions
186 x 157 x 81 mm (7.32 x 6.18 x 3.19 in.)
Floor box weight
1970 g (69.49 oz.)
What's in the box
Z5600a II microphone
8-pin microphone cable
Custom shockmount
Power supply
IEC power cable