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.

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.

“Anything from Plies’ 2006 to 2010 was the Z5600a II, including Plies features on Dj Khaled’s ‘Out Here Grindin’ and ‘I'm So Hood,’ Gucci Mane’s ‘Wasted,’ and Young Jeezy’s ‘Lose my Mind’.”
- Bryan Tyson, Engineer - Producer (Plies, Mia Martina, Orthokiss)

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.