sE Electronics Z5600A II Valve Studio Condenser Microphone

Central to the Z5600a II’s rich timbre is a 12AX7 tube, delivering stunning detail and flattering the source with enhanced harmonic character. In other words, this mic sounds huge! It has been praised for capturing incredible vocal tones, but the Z5600a II is engineered to excel in any sonic context. The Z5600a II is equipped with a switchable low cut filter, as well as a switchable -10dB pad, making it just as suitable for recording a string quartet, or drum overheads, as it is for tracking vocals. Like all of our microphones, the Z5600a II is built by hand at sE Headquarters in Shanghai. We take pride in the attention to detail under which our products are crafted, therefore the entirety of manufacturing is done in our own facilities. We also individually test and measure the tubes for these mics to ensure optimal performance upon arrival. Specifications Capsule: Handcrafted 1” diaphragm true condenser capsule 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) Attenuation pad: 10 dB, switchable Max. SPL (0.5% THD): 127 / 137 dBSPL (0/10 dB Attenuation pad) Equivalent noise level: 13 dB(A) 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 Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms Recommended load impedance: >2k Ohms Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR connector Dimensions Microphone: Diameter: 62 mm (2.44 in.) Length: 220 mm (8.66 in.) Power Supply Unit: 186 x 157 x 81 mm (7.32 x 6.18 x 3.19 in.) Weight Microphone: 850 g (30.0 oz.) Power Supply Unit: 1970 g (69.5 oz.)