Z5600a II

The SE Electronics Z5600a II is a large diaphragm tube condenser mic with 9 polar patterns, an incredibly versatile mic for everything from drum kit to vocals to orchestral applications. 

From the Manufacturer:

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.

Features:

• Recommended Use: Vocals, drum kit, OH, room, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cab, orchestral + strings, piano, woodwinds, brass
• 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

Specifications:

• Components

  • Capsule: Hand-crafted 1" 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