SE Electronics Z5600a II

SE Electronics Z5600a II

Large-diaphragm condenser

The Z5600a II: 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.

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