Vintage 11

Regular price ~~$999.00~~ $449.00 Sale

Well-Balanced & Super-Rich Sound

Large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone

Golden Drop Technology™

Large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone

Golden Drop Technology™

Class A discrete amplifier circuit

Extremely low self-noise

Advanced shock-mount technology

Handcrafted

"Innovative design approach. Holds its own with other hi-end mics. Truly stunning on acoustic instruments."

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THE VINTAGE SERIES

The soul of many classic recordings we all love so much are the legendary microphones that shaped the sonic characteristics of the golden age of music.

WELL-BALANCED &
SUPER-RICH SOUND

The natural warmth and seemingly effortless precision of the recording achieved back in the day inspired JZ Microphones to re-imagine the beautifully sounding microphone, giving it the benefits of today’s available technology.

THE VINTAGE SERIES

The soul of many classic recordings we all love so much are the legendary microphones that shaped the sonic characteristics of the golden age of music.

JEWELRY-LEVEL PRECISION

All JZ Microphones products have been designed with strict “no-compromise” rules and are manufactured and tested in Latvia (EU) by a team of highly qualified experts!

WELL-BALANCED &
SUPER-RICH SOUND

JEWELRY-LEVEL PRECISION

All JZ Microphones products have been designed with strict “no-compromise” rules and are handcrafted and tested in Latvia (EU) by a team of highly qualified experts!

JEWELRY-LEVEL PRECISION

All JZ Microphones products have been designed with strict “no-compromise” rules and are manufactured and tested in Latvia (EU) by a team of highly qualified experts!

V11 FEATURES

V11 is designed to deliver well-balanced, super rich sound for warm yet transparent and clear recordings in numerous applications.

Large diaphragm true electrostatic Golden Drop™ capsule provides crystal clear and transparent sound without harshness.

Class A discrete electronics for maximum performance, durability and extremely low self-noise.

V11 is designed to deliver well-balanced, super rich sound for warm yet transparent and clear recordings in numerous applications.

Large diaphragm true electrostatic Golden Drop™ capsule provides crystal clear and transparent sound without harshness.

Built by hand, using only the best, most carefully selected electronic components, each and every JZ Microphones product allow you to fully capture the very essence of the performance.

Class A discrete electronics for maximum performance, durability and extremely low self-noise.

Built by hand, using only the best, most carefully selected electronic components, each and every JZ Microphones product allow you to fully capture the very essence of the performance.

Advanced shock-mount technology will kill all unnecessary vibrations and keep the signal untouched giving you the best recording experience.

SYNERGY OF TRADITION
AND INNOVATION

The technology behind JZ Microphones products has a long history. It has been tested and polished for more than 30 years and today combines best technical solutions traditionally found in classic microphones as well as widely recognized, innovations and improvements, achieved through painstaking research and application.

The successful marriage between the old and the new gives you a microphone that truly belongs in the 21st century and is able to achieve the level of sound quality demanded in today’s industry.

"I found the entire line of JZ microphones to be a substantial step forward into new microphone technology, that not only compares to the "classics" we have all grown to love, but in some cases, almost beats them."

THOM RUSSO - 16 Grammy Awards

"I found the entire line of JZ microphones to be a substantial step forward into new microphone technology, that not only compares to the "classics" we have all grown to love, but in some cases, almost beats them."

THOM RUSSO - 16 Grammy Awards

GOLDEN DROP TECHNOLOGY

The soul of each and every JZ microphone is the unique Golden Drop Capsule technology. Using this innovation, the capsule’s diaphragm is lighter; therefore, it moves much faster and deliver more clarity, precision as well as reduce colorations and distortions.

GOLDEN DROP TECHNOLOGY

The soul of each and every JZ Microphone is the unique Golden Drop Capsule technology. Using this innovation, the capsule’s diaphragm is lighter; therefore, it moves much faster and deliver more clarity, precision as well as reduce colorations and distortions.

GOLDEN DROP TECHNOLOGY

GDC technology also allows you to create a matched pair using any two of Black Hole Series microphones that have already been crafted or will be produced in future.

REVIEWS

"The Vintage 11 sounds very natural — the highs are all present, but without clawing at your eardrums, as they seem to do with some mics. The output responds well to EQ, which is helped by the very low self‑noise"

PAUL WHITE
SOUND ON SOUND

"Natural sound quality, low noise, smart looks. The first thing of note is that the Vintage 11 is a very quiet mic, with little apparent in the way of self noise."

FUTURE MUSIC

"In reality, it is simply a very good, very well built, warm-sounding studio microphone with an attractive price tag. Someone who is operating on a budget looking for that hi-end studio sound should consider the V11."

THE MODERN VOCALIST

"Larger than life sound, very smooth sounding top end; great for voice-over work."

JON THORNTON
RESOLUTION

"The V11 is a really fresh offering. It's beautiful to look at, with a versatile sound and at $699 it's good value for money and that's a knockout combination. I have no problem suggesting this mic is punching well above it price point."

PAUL KENT

"Impressive sound quality, ultra-low noise floor and stylish looks."

MUSICTECH

PAUL WHITE
SOUND ON SOUND

"Natural sound quality, low noise, smart looks. The first thing of note is that the Vintage 11 is a very quiet mic, with little apparent in the way of self noise."

FUTURE MUSIC

THE MODERN VOCALIST

"Larger than life sound, very smooth sounding top end; great for voice-over work."

JON THORNTON
RESOLUTION

PAUL KENT

"Impressive sound quality, ultra-low noise floor and stylish looks."

MUSICTECH

PAUL WHITE
SOUND ON SOUND

"Natural sound quality, low noise, smart looks. The first thing of note is that the Vintage 11 is a very quiet mic, with little apparent in the way of self noise."

FUTURE MUSIC

THE MODERN VOCALIST

"Larger than life sound, very smooth sounding top end; great for voice-over work."

JON THORNTON
RESOLUTION

PAUL KENT

"Impressive sound quality, ultra-low noise floor and stylish looks."

MUSICTECH

TOP APPLICATIONS

VOCALS

ROOM SOUND, OVERHEADS

GRAND PIANO

ACOUSTIC GUITAR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

› Transducer Type electrostatic
› Operating principle pressure gradient
› Polar Patterns Cardioid
› Diaphragm’s active diameter 27 mm
› Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
› Sensitivity at 1 kHz 22 mV/Pa
› Output Impedance 50Ω
› Rate Load Impedance >1000Ω
› Maximum SPL 134 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD)

› S/N Ratio 87.5 dB-A
› Noise Level 6.5 dB-A
› Dynamic Range 128dB
› Power Requirement + 48V DC Phantom Power
› Weight 590 g
› Dimensions 185mm x 71mm x 30mm
› Current consumption 2 mA
› Output connector 3-pin XLR male