SubZero SZC-400 Condenser Microphone With ART Tube MP Preamp

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SubZero SZC-400 Condenser Microphone

Clear and Transparent Recording

Produce professional quality audio. Reliable and transparent, the SubZero SZC-400 is a high quality large condenser microphone. The 34mm gold-plated diaphragm produces a smooth sound, with a fullness that flatters dialogue, singers and acoustic instruments. This is complemented by low-distortion FET circuitry, for a superior signal-to-noise ratio and increased sensitivity. Record everything with definition and detail.

Ideal for Vocals and Instruments

Stand out from the mix. The wide frequency response (30Hz-20kHz) brightens the upper frequencies. Vocals sit at the front of your mix, while acoustic guitars have a polished, crisp sound. The SubZero SZC-400 also features a useful cardioid polar pattern. This means it's much less sensitive to sounds coming from the rear, so you can achieve separation between different instruments when you record. You can even record stylistic, off-axis tonal effects by rotating the microphone and recording from its side. Supporting up to 125dB sound pressure level, this mic can be used in loud environments and on the stage. It's perfect for both studio and live use.

A Robust Mic Built for Longevity

Finished in a sturdy, metal casing. The microphone's chassis and included shockmount isolate its capsule from external vibrations. This prevents unwanted low frequency sounds from being recorded, so you record a clean sound. The SZC-400 also comes with a carry pouch to keep your microphone clean and protected from dust – for increased longevity and reliability.

ART Tube MP Mic Preamp

Hybrid Tube Design

The ART Tube MP Mic Preamp is a TEC-award nominated microphone preamplifier featuring an integrated Tube and hybrid circuitry. At the core of the Tube MP is the hand-selected 12AX7a tube. This premium-grade vacuum tube is known for its high-end sound reproduction, warmth and fatness. The resulting sound is warm yet powerful, easily cutting through any mix as a dominant sound. This allows you to add the warmth and presence of the tube to a signal, whilst still retaining the low-noise performance and high-quality audio. The hybrid design ensures optimal audio quality throughout, with the ability to process not only microphones but line-level sources and instruments for maximum versatility.

Exceptional Audio Fidelity

The 12AX7a vacuum tube provides 70dB of gain, providing the unique warmth and fat sound right up to the max levels. Built-in Phantom Power means the preamp can be used to process studio-grade condenser microphones for vocal recordings. The optimised sonic performance is thanks to the unique design, designed to improve the audio performance from onboard preamps normally found in mixers and interfaces. With its low-noise functionality and hybrid design shining through, the ART Tube MP one of the most sought-after preamps on the market. As well as being great as a microphone preamp, the Tube MP is also perfect as a direct input box with impedance matching and amplification of any instrument, improving your sound and signal quality.

Compact, Portable Design

The compact yet highly robust design provides maximum portability, allowing you to take your preamp on the move with you. A Phase Reversal switch is included in the design, ensuring maximum compatibility with a range of equipment. The portable and ergonomic design features precision potentiometers for the input and output levels, as well as convenient buttons for Phase Reverse, Phantom Power and +20dB gain. A power/clip LED light is also included, providing visual feedback for your levels.

Features

SubZero SZC-400 Condenser Microphone

• Large diaphragm condenser microphone
• Low distortion FET circuitry
• Minimal handling noise and high SPL
• Ideal for range of recording applications including instruments, vocals, overheads, ambient micing and more
• Wide frequency range picks up every nuance of the sound
• Rugged metal casing for improved longevity
• Complete with custom shockmount

ART Tube MP Mic Preamp

• Compact and highly portable tube-based microphone preamp
• Provides superior preamplification for microphone, instruments and line-level sources
• Hand-selected 12AX7a provides 70dB of gain
• Tube provides warm and fat sound
• Variable input and outputs gain controls
• Excellent for use as a Tube DI
• XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and outputs
• +48V Phantom Power
• Phase reversal switch
• Superior sonic performance to onboard preamps
• TEC-award nominated design
• Rugged all-steel construction

Specifications

SubZero SZC-400 Condenser Microphone

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 12.5mV/Pa (@100Hz 94dB S.P.L.)
• Rated Impedance: 200 ohms
• Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB
• Max S.P.L.: 125dB (for 0.5 THO @ 1000Hz)
• Power Requirement: 48V Phantom Power

ART Tube MP Mic Preamp

• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz (+0,-1dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1 percent (typical)
• CMMR: > 75dB (typ @1kHz)
• Dynamic Range: > 100dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
• Equivalent Input Noise: -129dBu ('A' weighted XLR to XLR)
• Input Impedance: 2k Ω (XLR), 840K Ω (1/4")
• Maximum Gain: 70dB (XLR to XLR typical)
• Maximum Input Level: +14dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4")
• Maximum Output Level: +28dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4")
• Output Impedance: 600 Ω (XLR), 300 Ω (1/4")