Description
The Z-12 is 3-Zigma's flagship C12 style microphone. It utilizes a custom designed GK-D Dual Diaphragm Capsule. Each capsule is hand-tested and installed in 3-Zigma's US Facility in the Pacific Northwest.
The Z-12 features Class-A, discrete electronics. 3-Zigma uses the best quality materials and building methods in each of its Z-series microphones.
3-Zigma recommends the Sowter transformer for this microphone.
- Power Supply with 9 Selectable Polar Patterns
- Choice of Jensen, Sowter, or Lundahl Transformer
- Hand-selected tube
- Jewel box with additional 3 replacement tubes
- Premium Accusound Silver Cables
- Wood Display Box
- Premium Shock Mount
- Additional Standard Mount
- Metal-Mesh Pop Filter
- Aluminum Flight Case
Specifications
Body Color: Red
Capsule Model: GK-12D
Stock Transformer: Sowter
Directional Pattern: 9 patterns including Omni, Cardioid, Figure 8 and 6 intermediate positions
Impedance Converter: 9 pin twin triode; Comes with 4 Tubes including 12AX7 and 12AY7
Frequency range: 20Hz~20kHz
Sensitivity: -32dB (17.8mV/Pa)
Output impedance: < 250 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: > 1200 Ohms
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted Typical): 14 dBA
S/N ratio (A-weighted, rel 1Pa): 80dB
Maximum SPL For 1 % THD @ 1000 Hz: 127 dB
Dynamic range (A-weighted, THD 0.5%): 113 dB
Power Requirement: Dedicated ADK “Custom Shop” power supply
Relative Humidity: 90% (C) / 85% (C)
Connector: 7 pin multi-pin cable (supplied)
Size: Diameter 53mm (2.1”) Length 225mm (8.9”)
Net Weight: 750gm (26.5oz)
