Audio Technica AE3000 Cardioid Microphone

Description

The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs. This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

Features

• Excels in high-SPL applications
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup from the sides/rear
• Robust design for enduring dependability on the road
• Integral 80 Hz HPF switch, 10 dB pad

Technical Specifications

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-off: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: –43 dB (7.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 100 ohms
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 148 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.; 158 dB SPL, with 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Noise: 11 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range (Typical): 137 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 83 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3 mA typical
• Switch(es): High-pass filter; 10 dB pad (nominal)
• Weight: 170 g (6.0 oz)
• Dimensions: 115.5 mm (4.55") long, 48.0 mm (1.89") maximum diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• 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: R6

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