JZ Microphones MU-1 (Hybrid Microphone)
Hybrid ribbon + large-diaphragm condenser (dual-capsule)
Microphone$1,999Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Hybrid ribbon + large-diaphragm condenser (dual-capsule)
- Topology
- hybrid: ribbon (figure-8) + FET condenser (large diaphragm, cardioid)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono (dual-capsule signals combined via single 5-pin XLR)
- Form factor
- Solid-body studio microphone, dual internal capsule assembly
- Powered
- true
- Drivers
- Dual capsule: 27mm electrostatic Golden Drop condenser (cardioid) + 1.2µm thin aluminum ribbon with toroidal transformer (1:28 turns ratio, figure-8)
- Frequency response
- Condenser: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Ribbon: 35 Hz - 15 kHz
- Max SPL
- Condenser: 134.5 dB SPL; Ribbon: 125 dB SPL (both @2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD)
- Sensitivity
- Condenser: 21 mV/Pa at 1 kHz (ribbon sensitivity not stated)
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid (condenser capsule) + Figure-8 (ribbon capsule), dual simultaneous outputs — MULTI-CAPSULE
- Impedance (Ω)
- Condenser: 50; Ribbon: 250
- Country of manufacture
- Latvia
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
I/O: 5-pin XLR male analog output carrying both ribbon and condenser capsule signals
Notes: Marketed by JZ as 'the world's first ribbon + large-diaphragm condenser hybrid microphone.' Not part of Vintage series (no classic-mic reference). Ribbon EIN -130 dBu. FLAG PRICE BASIS: PREORDER status, ships August 2026; price_usd of $1,999 is the sale/preorder price vs. regular $2,499 — not a stable list price. Requires +48V phantom for the condenser side; ribbon side typically needs a clean high-gain preamp.