JZ Microphones

JZ Microphones

Also known as: JZ Mics, JZ

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JZ Microphones is a studio microphone manufacturer based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2007 by Juris Zarins. Before starting the company, Zarins spent two decades repairing classic microphones from makers such as Neumann, AKG, and Telefunken, and participated in the early manufacturing work behind Blue Microphones and Violet Design. The brand's microphones are hand-built in Latvia and centered on...

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JZ Microphones is a studio microphone manufacturer based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2007 by Juris Zarins. Before starting the company, Zarins spent two decades repairing classic microphones from makers such as Neumann, AKG, and Telefunken, and participated in the early manufacturing work behind Blue Microphones and Violet Design. The brand's microphones are hand-built in Latvia and centered on Zarins' proprietary Golden Drop Capsule, a diaphragm design intended to reduce mass so the capsule responds faster with less coloration.

The company's best-known design is the Black Hole series (BH-1S and BH-2), large-diaphragm condensers notable for a rectangular cutout through the body of the microphone that doubles as an integrated mounting point. Its Vintage series — including the V47, V67, V12, and V11 — is aimed at reproducing the character of classic large-diaphragm tube condensers using solid-state electronics. JZ also produces the Amethyst and the more affordable J-series (starting with the J1), which was nominated for a TEC Award in the microphone technology category.

JZ markets its mics for vocal, instrument, and broadcast recording, and the company has published endorsements from producers and engineers such as Sylvia Massy, Rafa Sardina, Marc Urselli, Thom Russo, and Romesh Dodangoda.

JZ Microphones has 11 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Condenser Microphones. Their gear is featured by 3 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Paul McCartney, Andy Gill, and Austin Hull.

Artists Who Use JZ Microphones

Paul McCartney uses 1 JZ Microphones product

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist · The Beatles

Andy Gill uses 1 JZ Microphones product

Andy Gill

Guitarist · Gang of Four

Austin Hull uses 1 JZ Microphones product

Austin Hull

Music Producer

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