sE Electronics Z5600a II 9-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Z5600a II from sE Electronics is a thick, rich tube mic that will flatter any source. With nine polar patterns, the Z5600a II from sE Electronics 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.

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.

sE Electronics Z5600a Features

• Large-diaphram condenser microphone
• 9 switchable polar patterns
• 12AX7 tube for rich timbre and stunning detail
• Great for capturing vocals, strings, drum overheads, and more
• Switchable low cut filter
• Switchable -10dB pad

• Z5600a II 9-Pattern Condenser Microphone1
• 8-pin microphone cable1
• Custom shockmount1
• Power supply1
• IEC power cable1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional, and 5 intermediate stages
• Frequency Range20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance200 Ohms
• Sensitivity25.12 mV/Pa (-32 dB)
• Max SPL127/137 dB (0/-10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
• Signal to Noise Ratio81 dB
• Self Noise13 dB(A)
• Pass Filter Switch50 Hz
• Preattenuation Pad-10 dB
• Power requirementDedicated PSU (included)
• Weight (mic)850g / 30oz
• Weight (PSU)1970g / 69.50oz
• Tube complement1x 12AX7/ECC83
• Connectors8-pin army connector to mic, XLR from PSU