3 Zigma SD FX Small Diaphragm Microphone

The 3 Zigma SD FX Small Diaphragm Microphone is a transformer-microphone that comes with your choice of small diaphragm capsule. From classic to modern sound, the SD offers you flexibility and versatility in the studio. 

The 3 Zigma SD FX Small Diaphragm Microphone is designed to be an extremely flexible platform offering the demanding engineer a range of sounds going from the most classic vintage toned capsules to the most true to the source, "straight wire", modern specs capsules. Made to be reliable and robust, this microphone system must be regarded as a long term investment, and one that can only grow: indeed, as you add more capsules and accessories, your microphone system will expand and offer more options thus enhancing your recording, helping you getting the sounds you're after in the studio and generally speaking, broadening your sound "palette" when recording.

HA-FX Head Amp
The transformer-coupled HA-FX head-amp gives your SD system a little color with the convenience of a high pass filter and pad switch for additional flexibility. It has ample headroom, extremely low noise and is totally stable and perfectly shielded. The main strength of the SD system lies in its flexibility: the transparent head amp lets you pick the sound and behavior of the capsule to form a combination which offers a sound ranging from transparent and unobtrusive (using the Small Diaphragm capsules) and flexible (many different polar responses) to obviously colored (any of the Large Diaphragm capsules).

Modular Capsules
The 3 Zigma SD modular capsules are a key component of the microphone system, offering recording engineers a versatile and affordable way to achieve a range of microphone tones, from vintage classics to transparent modern sounds. The SD capsules are designed to be swapped out easily, giving users a wide array of sonic options within a single microphone system. Let's now go over the capsules one by one...

SD-C: Cardioid
A very typical SD capsule, probably the one you'll use most often. Straight cardioid pattern with nice, flat frequency response with only minimal treble peak, giving a very true and neutral sound with just enough reach and directionality for most jobs. The proximity effect is totally predictable.

• Type: Quasi-Class A Pressure Gradient FET SD Condenser Microphone
• Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
• Sensitivity: -36dB (16mV/Pa)
• Impedance: 100Ω
• S/N Ratio: 81dB (Ref: 1Pa/A-Weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5%THD: 140dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V±4V

SD-H: Hypercardioid
A more directional version of the Cardioid capsule, with more proximity effect. The treble response is still very realistic and to some people, will actually sound more "real" than the cardioid.

• Type: Quasi-Class A Pressure Gradient FET SD Condenser Microphone
• Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
• Sensitivity: -38dB (12.6mV/Pa)
• Impedance: 100Ω
• S/N Ratio: 79dB (Ref: 1Pa/A-Weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 15dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5%THD: 142dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V±4V

SD-O-D: Diffuse-Field Omni
Ideal when a relatively flat treble is required off axis, for instance when the sound of the room needs to be accurately represented (darker source).

• Type: Quasi-Class A Pressure Gradient FET SD Condenser Microphone
• Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
• Sensitivity: -37dB (14.1mV/Pa)
• Impedance: 100Ω
• S/N Ratio: 87dB (Ref: 1Pa/A-Weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 14dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5%THD: 137dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V±4V

SD-O-F: Free-Field Omni
Ideal when a relatively flat treble is required on axis, for instance when the source needs to be accurately represented (darker room sound).

• Type: Quasi-Class A Pressure Gradient FET SD Condenser Microphone
• Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
• Sensitivity: -35dB (17.8mV/Pa)
• Impedance: 100Ω
• S/N Ratio: 82dB (Ref: 1Pa/A-Weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 12dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5%THD: 139dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V±4V

3 Zigma SD FX Small Diaphragm Microphone Includes

• 3 Zigma HA-FX Head Amp
• Choice of Small Diaphragm Capsule
• Shock Mount
• EVA Storage Case
• Manufacturer Warranty