Audio Technica AE2500 Cardioid Microphone

Description

The ultimate kick-drum mic, the Artist Elite AE2500 dual-element instrument microphone features cardioid condenser and dynamic capsules combined in one housing. The dynamic element delivers the aggressive attack of the beater; the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. Two layers of resistive mesh form multiple densities over the dynamic element's side-entry ports, exercising precise control over the time at which off-axis signals arrive at the diaphragm. The condenser diaphragm is optimally tensioned and aged for long-term consistency and stability.

Features

• Dual-element design is a ground-breaking transducer achievement
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch, 10 dB pad on condenser element
• Includes a 5 m (16.5') cable (5-pin XLRF to two standard 3-pin XLRM connectors)

Specifications

• Element: Condenser, dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20-17,000 Hz (condenser) 30-10,000 Hz (dynamic)
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (condenser)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –51 dB (2.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa (condenser) –54 dB (1.9 mV) re

1V at 1 Pa (dynamic)

• Impedance: 100 ohms (condenser) 600 ohms (dynamic)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. (condenser); 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Dynamic Range: (Typical) 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (condenser)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (condenser)
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical (condenser)

Switch(es) High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal) (condenser only)

• Weight: 390 g (13.8 oz)
• Dimensions: 165.0 mm (6.50") long, 55.0 mm (2.17") maximum diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 5-pin XLRM-type
• Cable(s): 5 m (16.5') dual shielded, 8-conductor cable, 5-pin XLRF-type connector at microphone, two 3-pin XLRM-type output connectors
• Accessory Included: AT8471 isolation clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
• Audio-Technica Case Style: R8

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