JZ Microphones The Amethyst (AMV-MKII)
Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser (boutique/compact)
Microphone$1,299Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser (boutique/compact)
- Topology
- condenser (FET, large diaphragm)
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- Compact solid-body studio condenser mic
- Powered
- true
- Drivers
- Single 1" (25mm) electrostatic Golden Drop capsule, fixed cardioid
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL
- 134 dB SPL (2.5kΩ, 0.5% THD)
- Sensitivity
- 21 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid (fixed, not switchable)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 50
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
I/O: 3-pin XLR male analog output
Notes: Not part of Vintage series — no classic-mic reference made on the product page; marketed as hand-made by JZ's senior craftsmen. SNR 87 dB-A, dynamic range 127 dB (both stated). FLAG: country of manufacture NOT explicitly stated on this specific product page (blank per golden rule), though JZ is a Latvia-based manufacturer sitewide. Price is current usashop list price.