New Version Incorporates some Joe Barresi Design-Ideas.

The ADK Z² 251 is one of the most flattering female vocal mics of all time (that male vocalists often like, too), a homage to the legendary 251 microphone. The original 251 has sold for up to $30,000. Known for its amazingly sweet top end, the Z² 251 has less presence yet more air than the Z² 12 or Z² 67. With all the 251 clones in today's market, this is the one that wins almost every shoot-out - even against vintage models. From London to LA, Nashville to NY, Z² rule.! Our golden-ear experts all chose the American Jensen transformer to perfectly complement our only 3-micron capsule. 

David (design genius behind David Bock Audio and Soundelux Microphones) has now redesigned the latest flagship Z²-Mod, the Z²(Squared series) of six tube mics that - rather than clones of classic mics, takes the vintage tone-profile and re-imagines it with exponentially better specifications, and re-purposed for the modern recording studio.

The new Z² version Z-Mod is a modified version of the original Z-Mod. Instead of off-shore metal work, the Z² is completely manufactured in the USA with American metal. Instead of an imported PCB that's populated in USA, it's an American PCB. Electronic and mechanical improvements have been made to the Z-Mod, and an Electro-Mod for original Z-Mod owners is available for low or no cost.

Vintage Mics come in a Range of Tone Colors, from Mellow to Brilliant. ADK has Re-Imagined these Signature Tone-Profiles, with Upgraded Performance and Exponentially better specifications. Beyond the plethora of clones, Z² charts new territory. Overbuilt to the Max!

• "Z-Power"® Universal
  Continuously-Variable Valve/Tube
  Microphone Power Supply
• Accu-Sound SILVER 7 Pin
• Accu-Sound SILVER 3 Pin 
• Hakan Pop Filter from Sweden with
  Goose-Neck and Clamp
• Rycote Shock Mount
• Shock Mount
• Ring Mount
• Tube sampler kit
• Deluxe Tweed Flight Case
• American Hardwood Jewel Box

The Z² Silver Edition Suite gives you the best of all possible accessory suites. If everything in the signal-chain matters, Accu-Sound Silver Pro is audibly better than any wire we've ever tried. Silver Edition is the chef's table multi-course delight with Rycote, Hakan, and N/O stock tubes to complement the Z²® and Z-Power®, protected in a luxurious deluxe HD tweed case. Looks as great as it sounds.