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.

RECOMMENDED USE

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

HIGHLIGHTS

• 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

Components

CapsuleHand-crafted 1 1/4" True Condenser

Tube complement1x 12AX7 / ECC83

DiaphragmGold-sputtered mylar

Power

Electrical impedance200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance> 1kOhms

Connectivity3-pin male XLR connector

PoweringProvided by power supply unit (included)

Sound

Polar patterns9 (Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8 with three additional steps between each)

Frequency range20 - 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity25 mV / Pa (-32 dBV)

Max SPL127 / 137 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)

Equivalent noise level13 dB

Dynamic range114 / 124 dB (0 / 10 dB attenuation pad)

Signal to noise ratio81 dB

Low-cut filter50 Hz, 6 dB / Oct, switchable

Attenuation pad10 dB, switchabl 

Dimensions

Mic Diameter62 mm (2.44 in.)

Mic length220 mm (8.66 in.)

Mic weight850 g (29.98 oz.)

Floor box dimensions186 x 157 x 81 mm (7.32 x 6.18 x 3.19 in.)

Floor box weight1970 g (69.49 oz.)

What's in the box

Z5600a II microphone

8-pin microphone cable

Custom shockmount

Power supply

IEC power cable