ADK Z² 49 and Z² 67 Comparison—Free Multitracks
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Hear the ADK Z² 49 and Z² 67—Then Mix Them Yourself
There is no better way to evaluate a microphone than to hear it on a great performance, inside a complete production—and then explore the original tracks for yourself.
In a new video from producer and engineer Joe Carrell, vocalist Bryan Cole takes on the classic “Eye of the Tiger.” The video follows Joe through the remixing process and includes a conversation with ADK Microphones President Miles Fulwider about ADK, microphone design, and the microphones used during the recording.
The lead vocals were captured using both the ADK Z² 49 Z-Mod and Z² 67 Z-Mod tube microphones.
Even better, the complete multitrack session is available to download for free—including the vocal tracks recorded with both ADK microphones.
Hear the Microphones in Your Own DAW
Microphone demonstrations can be useful, but hearing an isolated sample only tells part of the story. What really matters is how a microphone translates within a full production.
Download the session, place the tracks in your own DAW, and hear how each microphone responds to the performance. Solo the vocal recordings, listen to them in context, and explore how they interact with processing and the rest of the arrangement.
As you compare the Z² 49 and Z² 67 tracks, listen to the differences in:
Vocal body and low-midrange character
Presence and articulation
High-frequency detail
Depth and dimensionality
How easily each track finds its place in the mix
The goal is not to tell you which microphone you should prefer. It is to give you the opportunity to listen, experiment, and decide for yourself.
The complete video includes the performance, Joe Carrell’s remixing process, the conversation with Miles Fulwider, and access to the free downloadable multitracks.
Watch the video, download the session, and hear the ADK Z² 49 and Z² 67 for yourself.