Poole, England – 22/01/26 - British microphone manufacturer Sontronics is pleased to announce the launch of ZETA, a brand-new high-performance JFET condenser microphone designed to deliver exceptional detail, musical character and ultra-low noise across a wide range of recording environments.
ZETA has been developed to bridge the gap between boutique home studios and professional recording spaces, giving artists, producers and engineers access to a level of quality usually only associated with high-end studios.. Whether used in a treated home studio or a commercial vocal booth or live room, ZETA is designed to reveal detail, nuance and realism with ease.
At the heart of ZETA is a high-sensitivity JFET circuit paired with a boutique Lundahl transformer, delivering a clear, open sound with natural warmth and depth. With an ultra-low self-noise of just 9dBA, the microphone performs confidently on quiet sources such as vocals, voiceover and acoustic instruments, while maintaining control and headroom for more dynamic performances.
“With ZETA, we wanted to create a microphone that lets people really hear what’s possible,” says Miles Ward, Product Manager at Sontronics. “It captures a huge amount of detail, but it’s still musical and flattering. The idea was to make something that works just as well in a home studio as it does in a professional one, without needing lots of extra gear.”
ZETA excels on a multitude of applications, from lead vocals, spoken word, acoustic guitar, piano, strings and room miking, anything you throw at it, offering a smooth top end and rich midrange that help recordings sit naturally in a mix with minimal processing. Rather than emulating a vintage design, ZETA has been carefully tuned to carry its own distinctive voice, balancing modern precision with boutique character.
ZETA has been designed, engineered and hand-built using through-hole components in the UK, and is backed by Sontronics' unique Limited Lifetime Warranty.
ZETA makes its official debut at the NAMM Show in LA, where attendees will be able to see the microphone up close and hear it for themselves. The microphone will be available worldwide from 22 January 2026 through authorised Sontronics dealers.
About Sontronics
Founded in 2005, Sontronics is an award-winning British microphone company trusted by artists, engineers and studios in over 50 countries. With a focus on sound quality, reliability and long-term support, Sontronics designs and hand-builds microphones in the UK for recording, broadcast and live performance.