sE Electronics Z5600a II Tube Condenser Microphone with 9 Polar Patterns

The sE Electronics Z5600a II is a Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with 9 Polar Patterns. A thick, rich tube mic that will flatter any source. With nine polar patterns, the Z5600a II is ready to record absolutely anything. 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. Hand-Crafted 1 True Condenser Capsule Each Z5600a II capsule is hand-crafted in our own factory where we individually tune every capsule with the absolute highest attention to detail. Hand-made metal housing, hand-crafted solid brass chassis and gold-sputtered diaphragms all work together to ensure maximum reliability in all sonic environments for many years. The Z5600a II comes in a wooden presentation case, cradled in a full aluminum flight case with a large shockmount and a brushed aluminum PSU with pattern switching and cables. Product Specifications: Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted True Condenser Diaphragm: 35mm Twin Gold/Mylar Directional Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 and 5 intermediate stages (selectable on power supply) Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 200 Ohms Sensitivity: 25.12 mV/Pa (-32 dB) Max SPL: 127/137 dB (0/-10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz) Signal to Noise Ratio: 81 dB Self Noise: 13 dB(A) Pass Filter Switch: 50 Hz Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB Power Requirement: Dedicated PSU (included) Weight (mic): 850g / 30oz Weight (PSU): 1970g / 69.50oz Tube complement: 1x 12AX7/ECC83 Connectors: 8-pin army connector to mic, XLR from PSU