sE Electronics Z5600a II

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.

FEATURES

• 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

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

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