ADK 3 Zigma - H/A TL + C-Lol-12

• AVAILABILITY/DELIVERY: On Order/usually 2 weeks

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ADK 3 ZIGMA - H/A TL + C-Lol-12

1 mic head-amp + mic capsule-modul C-Lol-12 + microphone Chi-mount; all in deluxe wooden box. C-Lol-12 is designed with the C12 in mind, this capsule will give the CHI head amp the color of the vintage Austrian condenser which became a favorite for pop vocal recordings. Nice predictable polar pattern control with deep bass response.


CHI MIC SYSTEM

Larry Villella, serious vintage mic collector, musician and co-founder of ADK Microphones, combined decades of experience with the latest modern technology, and yes, even a rocket scientist.

CHI (Capsule/Head-Amp Integration) is the perfect combination of technology and tone. Finally, sound is not sacrificed for Specs. And still - the CHI System has some of the best specs in the universe!

Here's how some other small diaphragm mics stack up against 3 Zigma:

Manufacturer	Model	Self-Noise	MSRP	Hybrid System?	5 YEAR No-Fault Warranty?
DPA	4004	24 dBA	$2,995*	N	N
Schoeps	Mk4 & CMC6	15 dBA	$1,704*	N	N
Neumann	KM-184	13 dBA	$1,158*	N	N
3 Zigma	SD-O-F with CHI TL H/A	12 dBA	$697*	Y	Y

* prices excluding VAT tax.

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SPECIFICATIONS
for ADK 3 Zigma microphone C-Lol-12

• Acoustical operating principle: 27.5mm large diaphragm pressure gradient transducer
• Directional pattern: cardioid
• Frequency range: 20Hz~20kHz
• Sensitivity: -33dB (22mV/Pa)
• Output impedance: 100 ohms
• Equivalent noise A-weighted: 7 dB
• S/N ratio (A-weighted, rel 1Pa): 87dB
• Maximum SPL @ THD 0.5%: 137 dB
• Maximum output voltage: 12 dBu
• Dynamic range (A-weighted, THD 0.5%): 130dB
• Supply voltage: 48 volts (P48)
• Current consumption: approx. 4mA
• This package includes 1 x mic head-amp + 1 x mic capsule-modul C-Lol-12 + 1 x microphone Chi-mount; all in deluxe wooden box

Check out the frequency curve in the C-Lol-12 product gallery above!

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Recommendations
for ADK 3 Zigma microphone C-Lol-12

Apply Phantom Power ONLY after having made all your connections. Always mute the microphone's channel before powering up and wait for a few seconds before un-muting.
Make sure the CHI head amp is secure in its shock-mount and make sure the cable doesn't interfere with the shock-mount's isolation.
ALWAYS store all CHI components in their case. Keep all components clean.
ALWAYS keep all CHI components in a dry environment!
NEVER force a capsule on a head amp. If in doubt, call or Email your dealer, or us.
NEVER hold a CHI combo by the capsule. ALWAYS hold it by the head amp (ie. the "stem", not the "head").
ALWAYS use a pop filter for vocal recordings.
Use high quality pro grade cables, connectors and accessories.
If you have any doubts, please email us.

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User Opinions
about ADK 3 Zigma CHI microphone system

"After hearing the 3 Zigma C-LOL-12 Lollipop on the Pre-War Martin D-45 that Johnny Cash got from Hank Williams, Sr., Marty Stuart and I looked at each other and both agreed - this is OUR NOW and FOREVER Acoustic Guitar Mic !!!
Yet when we were tracking a small Taylor fingerstyle guitar, the C-Lol-67 turned out to be the perfect Capsule. The CHI System just works great !!"
- Mick Conley - Producer/Engineer - Kathy Mattea (25 years), Patty Page, now Marty Stuart TV Show


"At the BB King Recording Studio we have an extensive microphone collection and are proud to say that we were the first to receive the New 3 Zigma Master Tool-Kit. The Tool-Maker's approach to audio is ingenious and the Open-Ended Architecture produces one of the most natural sounds we have used in the studio!"

- Dr. Alphonso Sanders - Director of the BB King Recording Studio


"Highly recommended."
- John Gatski - Everything Audio Network


"I think 3 Zigma Audio is really on to something."
- Mike Jasper - Tape Op Magazine Review


"Lowest Self-Noise of any SD microphone under $1000."
- Tape Op Magazines SD Mic Shoot-Out


"What matters is how they sound, and they sound good."
- Matthew McGlynn - Recordinghacks.com


"We use them everywhere on our CD projects."
- Robert Rich - Soundscape Productions


"A very natural and open sound."
- Ira Seagel - Sound Engineer, Benoroya Hall / FOH Natalie McMaster.


"Best choir mic I have ever recorded with. Fantastic clarity and sonic-imaging!"
- Ken Riley - Producer/Engineer - Studio One - Calvary Albq

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