sE Electronics Z5600a-II Tube Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with 9 Switchable Polar Patterns

The Z5600a II is one of the most versatile mics on today's market. With 9 graded steps through omni, cardioid and figure of eight patterns, 10dB pad and bass cut, the Z5600a II finds uses in a huge number of applications, from mic-ing a live drum kit, to overhead on a choir. Above all though, this excellent mic has won its praise on delivering superb vocal recordings, with natural warmth and incredible detail.

This beautiful mic, comes in a wooden presentation case, cradled in a full aluminium flight case with a large shock-mount and a brand new brushed Aluminium PSU with pattern switching and cables.

Features:

• Vacuum Tube Output Stage: The Vacuum Tube output Stage provides the warmth and pristine transparency expected of a high-quality tube Condenser and is an ideal choice for vocal and instrument recording in any studio environment.
• Variable Polar Patterns: The Microphone features Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure-8 Polar Patterns with six intermediate stages between each.
• -10dB Pad: A -10dB Pad maximizes Headroom and minimizes distortion when capturing transients and loud signals.
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: A low-Frequency Roll-Off Filter minimizes hum and low-Frequency Noise.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
• Sensitivity: 14.1mV/Pa - 37 +/- 1dB(0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz)
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 and 6 intermediate stages, all selectable on AC power unit.
• Impedance: <= 200 Ohms
• Equivalent Noise Level: 12dB(A weighted)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz: 135dB
• Power Requirement: External Power Supply Unit (PSU) included.
• Connector: 8-pin army connector