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 a bass cut, the Z5600a II finds uses in a huge number of applications, from making a live drum kit to overheads on a choir. Above all though, this excellent mic has won its praise for delivering superb vocal recordings, with natural warmth and incredible detail. 

This beautiful mic comes in a wooden presentation case, cradled in a full aluminum flight case with a large shock mount, and a brushed aluminum PSU with pattern switching and cables. 

Features:

WHY A HANDCRAFTED CAPSULE?

As with all of sE's true condensers, the sE8’s gold-sputtered capsule is handcrafted and hand-tuned by skilled technicians in our own factory. This is highly unusual for mics at this price and is a great point of pride for us. 

Specifications: 

• Capsule Type: Hand-Crafted True Condenser.
• Diaphragm: 35mm Twin Gold/Mylar.
• Directional Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 and 5 intermediate stages (selectable on the power supply).
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
• Impedance: 200 Ohms.
• Sensitivity: 25.12 mV/Pa (-32 dB).
• Max SPL: 125/135 dB (0/-10 dB pad) (0.5% THD @ 1kHz).
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dB.
• Self Noise: 18 dB(A).
• Pass Filter Switch: 50 Hz.
• Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB.
• Power requirement: Dedicated PSU (included).
• Weight (mic): 795g / 28.04oz.
• Weight (PSU): 1459g / 51.47oz.
• Tube complement: 1x 12AX7/ECC83.
• Connectors: 8-pin army connector to mic, XLR from PSU.

Special Note B-Stock:

• This item is considered "B-Stock."
• B-Stock items are new instruments that did not get an A+ in QC.
• B-Stock is the closest to a new condition. There are very small blemishes categorized as “an inch or less”. Many times, these instruments are like new.
• They usually have minor cosmetic blemishes; none of these issues will affect overall playability.